Craniostenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Constantini is a leader in pediatric neurosurgery, focusing on congenital conditions like craniostenosis at the Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in microsurgical and reconstructive cranial operations for children
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy and microneurosurgery across Europe
• Holds the prestigious Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from the AANS
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN)
• Provides research expertise in brain studies and neuroendoscopy

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex craniostenosis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital with EANS accreditation
• Contributed to the establishment of Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both adult and pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Advanced English fluency for international patient consultations

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, with special focus on skull base and neurovascular surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with advanced training from Istanbul Medical School
• Specializes in complex skull base and neurovascular conditions
• Published in peer-reviewed international neurosurgery journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgical conferences

Her brain tumor fellowship at Johns Hopkins has given Dr. Grossman specialized expertise in complex pediatric neurosurgery.

• Trained in advanced brain surgery techniques in London
• Uses awake craniotomy and intraoperative mapping for safer tumor removal
• Member of the Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs endoscopic and transnasal surgery for skull base tumors
• Has international research awards for her work in neuro-oncology

Dr. Roth is a leading neurosurgeon with specialized, advanced training in the delicate endoscopic techniques required for infant skull surgery.

• Fellowship in endoscopic skull base surgery at Cornell Medical Center
• Additional fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health
• Active member of both the European and International Societies of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Double-specialized in both neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Performs procedures at the Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Prof. Navo has performed over 100 skull base tumor surgeries using minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center. He heads the hospital's Neurosurgery Department.

• Specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery
• Uses endoscopic methods via the nasal cavity to minimize healthy tissue injury
• Completed advanced surgical training for skull base diseases in the United States
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society

Dr. Bekir Tugcu, a professor in neurosurgery, specializes in craniovertebral junction surgery and complex neurosurgical cases. His extensive experience includes deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries.

• Over 33 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized in craniovertebral junction surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries
• Associate Professor since 2013
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a prominent training hospital

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu brings precision and compassionate care to neurosurgery, trained in France's renowned hospitals.

• Specializes in brain tumor removal and spinal surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Known for a patient-centered approach to treatment
• Combines advanced surgical methods with tailored care plans

Prof. Imer brings over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex cranial conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced fellowships in Finland and France for specialized neurosurgical approaches
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with full-endoscopic certification

Dr. Musa Boztepe brings extensive experience from multiple hospitals across Turkey, including specialized training in pediatric orthopedics and neurosurgery.

• Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)
• Completed advanced courses in spinal surgery and cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended numerous neurosurgery conferences and symposia
• Specialized training in head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in craniostenosis at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training in brain and neurosurgery.

• Completed advanced neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in European Training Course on Functional Neurosurgery

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

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.

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with over 32 years of experience of experience in the field.

• Holds a professorship in neurosurgery at Maltepe University
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on subarachnoid hemorrhage treatments

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery with extensive training in skull base surgery – a critical skill for Craniostenosis cases at German Medical Institute.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 12 years of experience of experience
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC
• Current Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute
• Expert in both pediatric and adult neurosurgical cases

52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Andry Key is a leading neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center specializing in complex brain and skull base surgeries.

• Graduated from University of Melbourne, trained at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award and Medal of Honor in neurosurgery
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide