Best Pituitary adenoma doctors: TOP 68 doctors

Dr. Javier Herrero Jover is a pioneer in plastic and reconstructive surgery with over 30 years of experience, specializing in advanced 3D surgical planning.

• Founder of Alma IT Systems, developing virtual surgical planning tools
• Leads the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Centro Médico Teknon
• Author of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congresses
• Former President of CARS, the leading congress on surgical technology
• Offers virtual consultations for international patients

22 years of experience specializing in pituitary adenomas – Assoc. Prof. Dr Göçmen is certified in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife procedures.

• Performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures
• Trained in the USA at Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic
• Received Young Neurosurgeon Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery
• Author of 35+ papers on brain diseases
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Neurovascular Surgery Group

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Oliver is a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic techniques for pituitary adenoma at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 49 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specializes in endoscopic transnasal surgery for skull base tumors
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Director of the Brain Tumor Center at Teknon
• Trained at top institutions including Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute

40+ years in neurosurgery – Dr. Conesa specializes in endoscopic removal of pituitary adenomas at Teknon Medical Centre.

• Performed 900+ procedures including transsphenoidal surgery
• Pioneered awake brain tumor surgery in Spain
• Director of Teknon's Institute of Neurosurgery
• Trained at prestigious hospitals in the US and France
• Member of European neurosurgical associations

 Medical Experience

- *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

- *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

 Medical Education

- *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

• Specializes in Pituitary adenoma treatment, with over 20 years of neurosurgery experience.
• Treatment options include medication, radiation therapy, and minimally invasive surgery.
• International practice in Turkey and training from the United States.
• Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy from Florida University.
• Holds certifications in neurosurgery, ensuring qualified expertise.
• Engaged with professional neurosurgical societies for continuous learning.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, accommodating a broad patient base.

One of the world's leading neurosurgeons with over 35 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and nerve surgeries.

• Professor specializing in treating epilepsy, glioma, and brain/spine tumors
• Extensively uses advanced O-arm Imaging and intraoperative MRI for precision
• Published 117 scientific papers and co-authored a major neurosurgery textbook
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques to reduce complication risks

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

Foreign language: English

Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

- AREAS OF INTEREST

o Aneurysm surgery

o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

o Lumbar hernia

o Neck hernia

o Spine surgery

o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

o Hydrocephalus

o Pediatric neurosurgery

- Educational Background:

Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

- Academic Titles: 

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

- Places of Duty:

Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

(Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

(Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

- Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
• Specialization in Neurosurgery: Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery (1997-2003)

Professional Experience:

• 2003-Present: Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience, including roles at the Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and currently at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul.

Areas of Expertise:

• Spinal Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex spine deformities.
• Brain Tumor Surgery: Specializes in the surgical removal of brain tumors, including minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
• Pediatric Neurosurgery: Proficient in treating spinal and brain conditions in children, such as spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors.
• Gamma Knife Surgery: Uses advanced radiosurgical techniques for treating brain tumors and other neurological disorders.
• Scoliosis Treatment: Offers comprehensive treatment options for scoliosis, including surgical correction.
• Cerebrovascular Surgery: Skilled in surgeries for cerebrovascular diseases, including aneurysm repairs and AVM treatments.

Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.

• Leading neurologist

• Doctor of Medical Sciences

• Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Texas, Harvard University and Dartmouth College

• Has extensive clinical experience in preoperative assessment of resistant epilepsy, localization of epileptic foci and neurophysiological monitoring of various surgical operations

• Introduced the use of propofol for the Wada test in China, applied cortical electrical stimulation and high-frequency oscillations to localize epileptic foci, greatly improving the safety and efficiency of operations

• Author of more than 50 scientific articles, of which about 30 in international journals

• The Journal of Neuroscience in December 2003 featured the doctor on the cover as the author of a scientific article on the discovery of the mechanisms of memory impairment in epilepsy at the cellular level

• Lectured at the Department of Neurology, State University of New York College of Medicine, Brooklyn and the Department of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles

• Multiple recipient of a special grant for epilepsy research in the United States, a laureate of funding from the National Natural Science Foundation, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education, and the research and development funds of Peking University Hospital

• Lead author and co-author of several monographs: “Epilepsy Surgery” (2006), “Clinical Guidelines for Epilepsy” (2006), “Aphasia” (2006), “Clinical Diagnostic Guidelines: Section on Epilepsy” (2007), “Modern Clinical Electroencephalography” (2009), “Treatment of Epilepsy” (2010), “Guidelines for the Treatment of Diseases of the Nervous System” (2010), “Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring” (2014)

• Member of the Epilepsy and Electroencephalography Group of the Chinese Neurological Society

• Chairman of the Neurophysiological Monitoring Group of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society

• Vice Chairman of the Expert Committee on Neurophysiological Monitoring during Surgeries, Chinese Medical Association

• Vice Chairman of the Neurophysiology Group of the Peripheral Neurological Committee

• Vice Chairman of the Clinical Neurophysiological Committee of the China Association of Research Hospitals

• Chairman of the Management Committee of the Epilepsy Care Foundation of China Primary Health Care Foundation

• Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Epilepsy Care Foundation of the Chinese Medical Association

• Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Epilepsy Association

• Permanent member of the Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology Division of the Chinese Epilepsy Association

• Vice Chairman of the Committee on Syncope and Sudden Death, Chinese Society of Hypertension

• Vice Chairman of the Neurosurgical Committee of the Beijing Medical Association

• Member of the International Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

• Representative of the Asian region of the International Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

Specializes in diagnostics and treatment of:

• epilepsy in children

• epilepsy in adults

• movement disorders

• sleep disorders

• neuralgia

• Dr. Paul Kremer specializes in effective Pituitary adenoma treatment.
• Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and medication management.
• Expert in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for adenoma removal.
• International experience in Germany and Austria; trained in neurosurgery.
• Developed new microsurgical techniques applicable in adenoma surgery.
• Speaks English and German, facilitating communication with diverse patients.
• Offers online consultations for patients with Pituitary adenomas worldwide.

Dr. Zvi Rappoport specializes in Pediatric Anesthesia, bringing expertise to complex cases at Schneider Center for Children Medicine.

• Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology and general Anesthesiology
• Fellowship-trained at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
• Member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
• Published numerous studies in medical research

Dr. Shalom Michowitz specializes in minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgeries for children and adults at Schneider Center for Children Medicine.

• Top brain surgeon with extensive experience in pediatric neurosurgery
• Author of numerous publications on general and pediatric neurosurgery
• Lecturer at Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
• Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

Professional Experience:

• 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
• 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
• Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

International Experience:

• 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

Clinical Experience:

• Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
  • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
  • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
  • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
  • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
  • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

Professional Memberships:

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
• Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
• International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
• World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

Awards:

• 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
• Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University

• Specializes in Pituitary adenoma treatment, using advanced neurosurgical techniques.
• Performs transsphenoidal surgery, radiation therapy, and medical management for adenomas.
• Trained in Germany; international practice includes Europe and North America.
• Holds neurosurgery certification, ensuring expertise in pituitary disorders.
• Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery, focusing on brain conditions.
• Offers online consultations for patients with pituitary adenomas.
• Fluent in German and English, facilitating communication with a broad patient base.

Head of Functional Neurosurgery at Ruber International Hospital – specializes in precise, minimally invasive treatments for pituitary adenomas.

• 30+ years of experience in neurosurgery and radiosurgery
• Published 180 papers in medical journals, including 60 in high-impact publications
• Member of Executive Council of International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
• Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid

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

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu brings extensive expertise in complex neurosurgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Specializes in brain tumor removal with a focus on precision techniques
• Trained in renowned hospitals in France, bringing international experience
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical approaches
• Known for patient-centered care and compassionate treatment
• Handles complex cases requiring senior neurosurgical expertise

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.