Page 2 - Best Moyamoya disease doctors: TOP 51 doctors

With over 30 years of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Kapici specializes in managing complex cerebrovascular cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Additional training in microsurgery and spine surgery techniques
• Currently Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for tumors at the skull base – the area affected in Moyamoya. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov Medical Center.

• He is a specialist in minimally invasive endoscopic brain surgery.
• His training includes a fellowship in advanced skull base surgery in the United States.
• He operates on both adult and pediatric patients.
• He is a member of the North American Skull Base Society.

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. Yang Seyeon is a neurosurgeon specializing in ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma. Dr. Yang is the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital.

Dr. Yang graduated from The Catholic University and earned a Master of Medicine. Dr. Yang completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at the Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Yang served as a neurosurgery fellow at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital and worked at its Regional Trauma Center. Dr. Yang also served as a dedicated neurosurgery specialist.

Dr. Yang served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Yang also served as Head of Neurosurgery at G‑Sam Hospital.

Over 34 years of neurosurgical experience with exceptional success rates – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in micro neurosurgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe neurological conditions
• Advanced training in endoscopic skull base surgery and third ventriculostomy
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published 17 articles in national and international medical reviews

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, offering precise treatments for complex conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

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

Dr. Ibrahim Akkurt specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions, including brain and spine tumors, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in microsurgical techniques for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and spinal fracture treatments
• Experienced in spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries

Specializes in complex brain and spine conditions, including Moyamoya disease, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in aneurysm and pituitary surgery
• Skilled in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Experienced in peripheral nerve surgery

Head of Neurosurgery at Nordwest Clinic – Dr. Ulrich specializes in brain and vessel microsurgery with 38+ years of experience.

• Practicing neurosurgery since 1985
• Published researcher in neurobiology
• Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery and EANS
• Former head of neurosurgery departments in 4 German clinics

47 years of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Andry Key specializes in complex brain and blood vessel surgeries at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Graduated from the University of Melbourne, School of Medicine
• Specialized in neurosurgery at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Received the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with over 20 years of experience, leading the department at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Holds prestigious awards for neurosurgical research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Expert in complex cerebrovascular conditions

Dr. Samuel Moskovichi has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in neurosurgery and vascular interventions – bringing cutting-edge research to patient care at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in endovascular treatments including embolization and stent placement
• Highly rated for complex neurosurgical conditions
• 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Practices at Hadassah – Jerusalem's premier medical center

Dr. Sertbas specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures, including Moyamoya disease treatments, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in pediatric and adult neurosurgery
• Performs advanced brain and spine surgeries
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Experienced in aneurysm and AVM surgeries

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery and functional neurosurgery, Dr. Cal brings expertise in complex neurological conditions at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Focused on neuro-oncology and spinal surgery cases
• Published multiple studies on brain tumors and surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate professor specializing in neurosurgery – Dr. Ucer trained at the University of Wisconsin and brings advanced techniques to Biruni University Hospital.

• 14+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions

Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, performing over 4,500 complex surgeries with advanced techniques.

• Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery using 4K 3D imaging
• Successfully treated 400+ cases of trigeminal neuralgia
• Trained at top international hospitals including Schulthess Klinik and École de Chirurgie
• Author of numerous scientific publications

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has performed over 5,000 successful neurosurgical procedures, including pioneering techniques for complex brain and spine conditions.

• Specializes in Moyamoya disease among other brain conditions
• Developed unique surgical techniques with multiple US patents
• Published 50+ scientific papers advancing neurosurgery
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine and US fellowship