Page 3 - Best Brain tumor doctors: TOP 110 doctors

Prof. Dr. med. Bodo Lippitz specializes in Gamma Knife treatment for brain tumors, with 30 years of focus on minimal invasive techniques.

• Trained in stereotactic and microsurgical techniques in Homburg and Aachen
• Assistant Professor at Duke University, USA, enhancing his neurosurgical expertise
• Former Director of the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center, a pioneer in radiosurgery
• President of the European Gamma Knife Society, leading advancements in the field

Prof. Zvi Ram leads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies – a role reflecting world-recognized expertise in complex brain surgery.

• Specializes in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for brain tumors
• Pioneering research in gene-based therapies for brain cancer
• Awarded the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative treatment approaches
• Trained internationally in image-guided neurosurgery and microsurgical techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery for brain and spinal cord disorders

Dr. Grossman performs complex awake brain surgeries with real-time mapping to protect critical functions. She works at Tel Aviv's leading Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Fellowship-trained specifically in brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and transnasal surgery for pituitary and skull base tumors
• Member of the Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds research awards for novel treatments in malignant brain tumors
• Residency completed at Sheba Medical Center – Israel's largest hospital

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in brain tumor treatments 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
• Affiliated with the European Association of Radiology
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, performing precise brain tumor operations at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Neurosurgery specialist with years of dedicated practice
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery techniques
• Former associate professor at a leading research hospital
• Authored multiple children's tales, reflecting a holistic approach to patient care

Professor Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors, specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic removal through the nasal cavity at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Applies endoscopic techniques for both adult and pediatric brain tumors
• Completed advanced surgical training in skull base diseases in the United States
• Performed around 70 successful surgeries specifically for meningioma
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society and Israel Neurosurgical Society

Professor Itzhak Fried is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who trained at Stanford and Yale universities. He uses advanced surgical techniques to treat complex brain conditions.

• Specializes in deep brain stimulation and functional brain mapping
• Develops new methods to manage epilepsy and restore speech and memory
• Performs advanced brain surgery for both children and adults
• Teaches at UCLA and Yale while seeing patients at Ichilov Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expertise in neurosurgical procedures for brain tumors
• Practices at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities
• Focuses on patient-centered care and treatment outcomes

Pioneered propofol use for the Wada test in China – enhancing safety and efficiency in brain tumor surgeries at Tianjin Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Dartmouth College
• Authored over 50 scientific articles, with 30 in international journals
• Chairman of the Neurophysiological Monitoring Group of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in epilepsy, movement disorders, and sleep disorders
• Recipient of multiple prestigious grants for epilepsy research

Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a trained neurosurgeon specializing in brain and neurosurgery, with a background from Dokuz Eylül University and Atlas University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports, including on minimally invasive brain surgery techniques
• Participated in advanced neurosurgical training courses, including functional neurosurgery
• Experienced in both emergency and planned neurosurgical interventions

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 20 years of experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Performs pituitary adenoma and vascular surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Kaner brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at UCLA
• Associate Professor with academic roles at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including AO Spine International
• Extensive experience in both brain and spinal neurosurgery

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a brain surgery specialist with training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and international experience at the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialized in brain and neurosurgery since 2010
• Academic background includes roles at Mersin University and Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Fellowship training in Italy for advanced neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with extensive research and clinical focus on brain tumors.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery topics
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for precise tumor treatment

Dr. Cristescu specializes in brain tumor removal with precision and a patient-centered approach at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with residency in renowned French hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Combines advanced surgical methods with compassionate care
• Dedicated to achieving excellent patient outcomes

Specialized in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, Dr. Karkucak brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Performs pituitary and spine surgeries alongside brain tumor treatments
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery for comprehensive care
• Handles spinal fractures and tumors with neurosurgical precision

Dr. Jose Cohen brings extensive expertise in brain tumor treatment at Hadassah Medical Center, with a focus on innovative approaches.

• Over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in advanced brain tumor treatments
• Member of prestigious medical societies
• Published author on neurosurgical topics

Specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations