Moyamoya disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

• 30 years of experience 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. 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.

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, including advanced training in functional neurosurgery – key for Moyamoya care.

• Specialized in cerebrovascular surgery at Istanbul University
• Trained in Finland and France for advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Performs surgeries at Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializes in Moyamoya disease with advanced cerebrovascular surgery training. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of neurosurgical expertise to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in cerebrovascular surgery through Turkish Neurosurgery Association courses
• Attended specialized pediatric orthopedic meetings relevant to neurological conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association with focus on vascular disorders
• Performs both diagnostic and surgical interventions for Moyamoya

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. 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.

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with over 32 years of experience 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

52 years of experience 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

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
• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Practices at Hadassah – Jerusalem's premier medical center

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

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

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

Over 14 years of experience 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. 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

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

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

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.