Page 2 - Best Brain Cyst doctors: TOP 88 doctors

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in brain and nerve surgery.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital
• Specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with a focus on brain cysts

Neurosurgery specialist with 16 years of experience of experience, currently at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Previous role at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in brain and nerve surgery

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 39 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Assoc Prof Akin Akakin brings 26 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise to brain cyst treatment, including specialized techniques from his Florida University fellowship.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Fellowship-trained in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs advanced lateral microsurgical approaches

Dr. Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center, a major Tel Aviv hospital specializing in brain conditions.

• Expertise focuses on tumors and cysts within the brain
• Holds the position of Head of Clinic at a leading national center
• Provides care at Ichilov Hospital's specialized neurooncology unit

Performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures – Baran Yil combines extensive experience with specialized training from Yale in cerebrovascular research.

• 21 years of experience in neurosurgery with deep expertise in brain cysts
• Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in brain cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient communication
• Active in academic teaching and management since 2012

Professor Constantini has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures and holds the prestigious Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from the AANS.

• 42 years of experience of specialized experience in pediatric and general neurosurgery
• Expert in microsurgical operations and advanced neuro-endoscopy techniques
• Specializes in treating brain and spine tumors, especially in children
• Trained internationally, including in microneurosurgery (Switzerland) and neuro-endoscopy (Germany)
• Active member of the European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and the International Federation of Neuroendoscopy

Professor Zvi Ram is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who leads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He is an expert in minimally invasive brain surgery.

• Specializes in complex brain tumors and cysts
• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Uses advanced image-guided techniques for precise procedures
• Trained at renowned institutions in Switzerland, Greece, and the Netherlands
• Won awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatment

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex skull base and neuro-oncology cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Focuses on skull base surgery, neurovascular, and spinal cord procedures
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
• Published in multiple international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in minimally invasive procedures for brain cysts at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Part of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

Dr. Roth has a rare subspecialty in endoscopic surgery for brain cysts, trained at Cornell Medical Center. He also specializes in pediatric neurosurgery.

• Specialization in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital
• Further specialization in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Active contributor to neurosurgery through publications and conferences

Dr. Grossman performs awake craniotomies and advanced endoscopic procedures at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), one of Israel's leading hospitals.

• Holds a prestigious fellowship in brain tumors from Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA
• Skilled in minimally invasive endoscopic and transnasal surgery for skull base and pituitary tumors
• Member of the European (EANS) and American neurosurgical societies for brain tumors
• Received international awards for her research on novel brain tumor treatments
• Her training included advanced courses in brain surgery techniques in London

Dr. Shao Ming introduced propofol for the Wada test in China and uses cortical electrical stimulation to locate epileptic foci – enhancing surgical safety and efficiency.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and other top institutions
• Published over 50 scientific articles, 30 in international journals
• Author of several authoritative monographs on epilepsy treatment
• Chairman of multiple neurophysiological monitoring groups in China
• Specializes in epilepsy diagnostics for both children and adults

Dr. Bekir Tugcu brings over 33 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major Istanbul hospital
• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive academic background

Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center – Israel's leading hospital for neurosurgery.

• Over 100 successful surgeries performed specifically for skull base tumors
• Specializes in minimally invasive, endoscopic removal of tumors through the nasal cavity
• This approach aims to protect healthy brain tissue and speed up recovery
• Professor with a medical degree from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu brings precision and advanced surgical techniques to brain and spine treatments at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain conditions
• Trained in well-known hospitals in France
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Patient-centered approach with dedication to excellent outcomes