Best Gamma Knife doctors: TOP 47 doctors

Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Sweden's prestigious Karolinska Institute.

• 30+ years of neurosurgery experience with a focus on radiosurgery
• Member of the International Gamma-Knife Society since 1995
• Former director of Marmara University's Gamma-Knife Unit
• Trained at Harvard Medical School's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife procedures
• Extensive training in microsurgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction
• Member of prestigious neurosurgery departments in Turkey and Germany

Prof. Hale Basak Caglar has performed over 900 radiation oncology procedures and is Head of Radiation Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 20 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery (models C and Perfexion)
• Board member of the Radiosurgery Society
• Professor at Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with extensive experience in neurosurgery, including vascular brain operations and brain tumors.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic brain surgeries
• Awarded 1st place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with extensive experience in neurosurgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Medipol University's PARMER Center, with extensive research and clinical focus on stereotactic techniques.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on stereotactic neurosurgery
• Member of Leksell Gamma Knife Society and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
• Trained in Zurich University Hospital's microneurosurgery program
• Board member of Turkish Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society

1,100+ neuro- and radiosurgeries performed – Prof. Mortini is a leading expert in minimally invasive brain and spine treatments at San Raffaele Scientific Institute.

• 30+ years specializing in Gamma Knife and neuronavigation
• Director of the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele
• Visiting Professor at George Washington University
• Holds a patent for tissue regeneration technology
• Pioneered fetal spina bifida surgery at 22 weeks gestation

Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 – Dr. Martínez Álvarez specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with 180+ publications.

• 30+ years of experience in neurosurgery and radiosurgery
• Member of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Executive Council
• Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
• Performed international internships at leading neurosurgery centers
• Published 60 articles in high-impact international journals

Dr. Mustafa Sezer brings over 25 years of neurosurgery experience, currently practicing at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife procedures
• Worked at Ankara Numune Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
• Trained at Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine

Professor Sun Chen Yang is a leading physician-scientist specializing in integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine at Peking University.

• Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
• Author of over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
• Executive Director of the China Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Consulting expert for Beijing's Central Commission for Health and Talents

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in Gamma Knife procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed Molecular Medicine Doctorate at Yeditepe University
• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held neurosurgery positions at multiple prestigious hospitals

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized training from Yale School of Medicine's cerebrovascular research program to Gamma Knife procedures.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive Gamma Knife experience
• Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in brain tumor treatments, including Gamma Knife radiosurgery. His extensive experience spans over 30 years in neurosurgery.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in neurooncology
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the European Skull Base Society Executive Committee
• Published 110+ scientific papers in international journals
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in neurology, with a decade of experience treating complex neurological conditions. Currently works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Fellowship at the University of Basel, Switzerland
• Member of the Neurology Clinic, focusing on neurological diseases
• Worked in prestigious hospitals including Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive academic and clinical experience, specializing in Gamma Knife procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in Neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) accreditation process
• Lecturer at multiple universities, contributing to neurosurgery education
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques, including Gamma Knife

Professor Akcakaya specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive brain surgery techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Second prize winner for best oral presentation at Nervous System Surgery Society Congress

Expert in pediatric neurology with subspecialty training from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric neurology
• Subspecialty training at Hacettepe's Pediatric Neurology Unit
• Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive research background in pediatric neurological conditions

Prof. Imer has specialized in Gamma Knife procedures since 2004, with advanced training in Marseille for vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Certified in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Professor at Istanbul University's Medical Faculty

Prof. Bodo Lippitz has 30+ years in Gamma Knife surgery, training at Karolinska University where the technology was developed.

• Directed the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center for 8 years
• Led mandatory international training for all new Gamma Knife centers
• Current President of the European Gamma Knife Society
• Specialized in treating brain tumors and arterio-venous malformations