Best Brain tumor doctors: TOP 104 doctors

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Musa Boztepe

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Experience

     

    Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

    Sultanbeyli State Hospital

    Yesilyurt State Hospital

    Edirne Health Center No. 4

     

    Education

     

    Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)

    Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

     

    Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

     

    Marmara University Istanbul Pediatric Orthopedic Meetings "Sipina Bifida" Symposium

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association Cervical Disc Herniation Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Spinal Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery" Training Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Cerebrovascular Surgery" Training Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Head Traumas, Pain Management and Functional Neurosurgery" Training Course

    TCDD "Preventive Medicine" Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "12th Scientific Congress" Antalya

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "13th Scientific Congress" Istanbul

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association Course on "Tumors"

     

    Professional Memberships

     

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    Turkish Medical Association

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Ignazio Borghesi

  • New
  • 30 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, where his team performs around 1,000 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually. His approach combines years of experience with the latest technological innovations to ensure patients receive the most effective treatments available. Specializing in spinal surgeries (including cervical, dorsal, and lumbar procedures), Dr. Borghesi utilizes both posterior and anterior techniques to help patients regain mobility and relieve pain. Throughout his career, he has successfully performed over 4,500 complex surgeries, offering life-changing solutions for patients with challenging cranial and spinal conditions.

    For brain tumor removal, he and his team employ advanced video-micro-surgical techniques, including the use of a digital microscope with 4K 3D imaging, which allows for enhanced precision and minimal invasiveness. Patients suffering from conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, facial spasms, and tumors of the posterior cranial fossa can benefit from Dr. Borghesi’s expertise in minimally invasive surgery, having treated over 400 cases with innovative techniques.

    • Spinal Surgery: Expert in performing complex spinal surgeries (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) using the latest methods to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal degeneration, and more.
    • Brain Tumor Removal: Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery for the removal of extensive tumors using cutting-edge 3D orbital camera technology.
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia: Successfully treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve disorders with minimally invasive techniques, providing relief for patients with less recovery time.
    • Colloid Cyst Removal: The doctor specializes in complex surgeries to remove this benign but very rare tumor.

    Dr. Borghesi has trained in various top-tier international hospitals, learning from the best to provide high-quality care to his patients:

    • Spinal Unit at Schulthess Klinik in Zurich
    • École de Chirurgie in Paris, specializing in skull base and spinal surgeries
    • Brain Institute at the University of Florida, specializing in microsurgical brain procedures
    • Microsurgical Laboratory at the University of Arkansas, with a focus on lumbar degenerative disorders

    He is the author of numerous scientific publications in national and international journals and volumes. In 1997 he was consultant of the "Medical Review" Journal.

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Enrico Motti

  • New
  • 47 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Boasting over 40 years of experience, Dr Motti performs more than 500 Gamma Knife procedures per year. He is recognized as a national and international specialist for the examination and treatment of diseases that would be often inoperable by other methods, such as intracranial tumors, vascular lesions and functional lesions (such as trigeminal neuralgia). His main goal is to treat patients with specific pathways that have the least possible impact while protecting healthy tissues.
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Ahmet Karkucak

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Brain Tumors

    Aneurysm Surgery

    Pituitary Surgery

    Spine Surgery

    Waist neck and back hernias

    Spine Tumors

    Spinal Fractures

    Peripheral Nerve Surgery

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Uwe Neubauer

  • 4.2 Good 37 reviews
  • Germany, Bremen, Bremen-Mitte Clinic
  • Dr. Uwe Neubauer is a Director of Neurosurgery at Bremen-Mitte Clinic, specializing in neurosurgery, neurotraumatology, Deep Brain Stimulation, nerve transplant, pituitary gland tumors, brain bleeding or defect operations, and microsurgical treatment of compressive syndromes. He also has research experience in neurological disorders and brain tumors.
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$13,999 - $23,332
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Jorge Diamantopoulos

  • 4.6 Excellent 16 reviews
  • Spain, Madrid, HM Hospitales
    • Dr. Jorge Diamantopoulos specializes in brain tumor treatment at HM Hospitales Clinic.
    • Utilizes advanced techniques: microsurgery, radiosurgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
    • Has international training experience at medical institutions in Germany, the United States, and Spain.
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
    • Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, allowing for effective communication with patients.
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$37,330 - $43,163
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Murat Duzgun

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011

    Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine

    2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital

     

    AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;

    Spine Surgery

    Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)

    Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)

    Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)

    Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)

    Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)

    Spine Tumors

    Nerve Compression

    Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries

    Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation

    Brain Hemorrhages

    Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)

    Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)

    Congenital Anomalies

    Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.

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Naki Keles

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

    Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

    Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Ibrahim Akkurt

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

    Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

    Brain and Spine Tumors

    Spine Fracture Treatment

    Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

    Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Peter Vajkoczy

  • 3 Good 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
  • Prof. Dr. Med. Peter Vajkoczy is a highly experienced neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, skull base tumors, spine and peripheral nervous system disorders. He performs over 4,000 neurosurgeries per year at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and is the recipient of various awards. He graduated from the Medical Faculty at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in 1995.
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$25,665 - $40,830
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Hamit Aytar

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
Brain tumor removal
$14,000 - $24,000
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Markus Kufeld

  • 3 Good 3 reviews
  • Germany, Berlin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
  • Neurosurgeon
Brain tumor removal
$25,665 - $40,830
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John de Groot

  • New
  • United States of America, Houston, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Onco-Neurosurgeon

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Rocka Saulius

  • 4.5 Good 26 reviews
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center
  • Neurosurgeon

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Adem Yilmaz

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medistate Hospital Istanbul
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Giovanni Sabatino

  • New
  • 125 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Mater Oblia Hospital
  • Dr. Giovanni Sabatino is the Director of the Neurosurgery Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. He holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery and a specialist certificate in Neurosurgery.

    Dr. Sabatino treats neuro-oncological, vascular, and spinal conditions. He focuses on minimally invasive surgery and uses advanced tools such as intraoperative CT, ultrasound, neuronavigation, and neurophysiological monitoring.

    He has performed over 4,000 surgical procedures. In more than 2,000 of these, he was the lead surgeon. He has achieved excellent results in both planned and emergency neurosurgical cases.

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Mustafa Gurelik

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Sivas, Medicana Sivas Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgeon who graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialization in 1997. He has worked at Cumhuriyet University, Sivas Anadolu Hospital, and Malatya Gözde Hospital.

    Dr. Gurelik treats brain and spinal cord tumors, brain hemorrhages, spine diseases, and traumatic injuries to the head and spine. He is skilled in pituitary surgery, shunt and endoscopic procedures for hydrocephalus, and treatments for lumbar and neck hernias. He also manages cerebrovascular aneurysms and nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel. Dr. Gurelik is known for his high success rates and dedication to advanced neurosurgical care.

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Mehmet Ozek

  • 4.1 Good 7 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
  • Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a leading pediatric neurosurgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He focuses on brain and spinal surgery for children. He is well known for treating complex cranial and spinal malformations, brain tumors, and epilepsy in young patients.

    Dr. Ozek has performed over 10,000 pediatric neurosurgical procedures. His work has achieved high success rates recognized worldwide. He has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and written several book chapters. His research has helped advance pediatric neurosurgery on a global scale.

    He is an active member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Ozek has received several international awards for his work. He holds leadership roles in global pediatric neurosurgical groups and regularly attends international scientific meetings.

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Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$6,500 - $6,500
Brain tumor removal
$20,000 - $50,000
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Sabbri Aydin

  • 4.3 Good 41 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estophia Hospital
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$5,000 - $5,000
Gamma Knife
$5,000 - $5,000
Brain tumor removal
$4,250 - $11,000
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Uğur Türe

  • 3.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
  • Dr. Türe developed a step-wise teaching method for utilizing the microscope and suction tube. He then presented this technique to the neurosurgical community by teaching neurosurgeons and visiting laboratories internationally. He was also President of the WFNS 16th World Congress of Neurosurgery in Istanbul, Turkey in 2017.

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$35,000 - $80,000
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