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Best Gamma Knife doctors: TOP 45 doctors

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Turker Kilic

  • Leading doctor for Gamma Knife
  • 4.4 Good 32 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Sweden's prestigious Karolinska Institute.

    • 35 years of experience 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
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • Leading doctor for Gamma Knife
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • 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
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Pietro Mortini

  • 4.6 Excellent 66 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • 1,100+ neuro- and radiosurgeries performed – Prof. Mortini is a leading expert in minimally invasive brain and spine treatments at San Raffaele Scientific Institute.

    • 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
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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with extensive experience in neurosurgery, including vascular brain operations and brain tumors.

    • Over 24 years of experience 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
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Ramazan Uyar

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with extensive experience in neurosurgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
    • Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
    • Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital
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Roberto Martínez Álvarez

  • Leading doctor for Gamma Knife
  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 – Dr. Martínez Álvarez specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with 180+ publications.

    • 42 years of experience 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
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Bugra Bilge Keseroglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Dr. Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including advanced procedures like robotic radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic nephrectomy.

    • Over 29 years of experience of experience in urological surgeries
    • Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
    • Performs complex procedures like HOLEP surgery
    • Works at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
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Sun Chen Yang

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • China, Tianjin, Dr. Eber Brain Hospital
  • 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
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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • 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
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Baran Yil

  • Leading doctor for Gamma Knife
  • 4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub 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
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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in brain tumor treatments, including Gamma Knife radiosurgery. His extensive experience spans over 39 years of experience 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
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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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
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Ramazan Sari

  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul 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
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • Leading doctor for Gamma Knife
  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Akcakaya specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

    • Over 20 years of experience 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
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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Imer has specialized in Gamma Knife procedures since 2004, with advanced training in Marseille for vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery.

    • Over 41 years of experience 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
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Mustafa Yavuz Samanci

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Specialized in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery with fellowships from top institutions like Koç University. Currently serves as an Associate Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital.

    • Completed a dedicated Gamma Knife fellowship at Koç University
    • Member of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
    • Trained in advanced neurosurgical techniques at international centers
    • Active in research with multiple TÜBİTAK fellowships
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Bodo Lippitz

  • 4.6 Excellent 130 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Prof. Bodo Lippitz has 31 years of experience in Gamma Knife surgery, training at Karolinska University where the technology was developed.

    • Directed the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center for 31 years of experience
    • 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
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Kenan Kapici

  • 4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Kapici brings 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic, specializing in Gamma Knife procedures.

    • 30 years of experience as Neurosurgery Specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital
    • Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
    • Trained in microsurgery and spine surgery techniques
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$8,500 - $8,500
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Bookimed Insights: Top Gamma Knife Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 1294 requests for Gamma Knife globally, collaborating with 45 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#135 years of experienceComplex brain tumor casesPioneer in Gamma Knife procedures – first Turkish specialist trained at Karolinska. Respected researcher with Harvard fellowship and 20+ years directing gamma knife programs.
Turkey
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#220 years of experienceGamma Knife proceduresFellowship-trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School. Specializes in Gamma Knife treatments with extensive microsurgery expertise.
Turkey
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#322 years of experienceComplex stereotactic proceduresSpecializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery with Leksell Society membership. Published extensively on stereotactic techniques and trained at Zurich's renowned neurosurgery program.
Turkey
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#4Minimally invasive radiosurgeryLeading expert in precision Gamma Knife procedures with neuronavigation – patented tissue regeneration tech. Heads Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at top Italian institute.
Italy
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#524 years of experienceBrain tumors and vascular conditionsSpecializes in Gamma Knife for precise brain tumor treatment. Award-winning neurosurgeon with expertise in vascular and minimally invasive techniques.
Turkey
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#635 years of experienceGamma Knife proceduresSpecializes in Gamma Knife with extensive neurosurgery background. Former Chief Physician and trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital.
Turkey
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#742 years of experienceComplex brain tumors and vascular malformationsLeading Gamma Knife expert with 30+ years' experience. Heads the Radiosurgery Department at Ruber International Hospital. Active in ISRS leadership and international research collaborations.
Spain
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#829 years of experienceRobotic urological surgeriesSpecializes in advanced robotic and laparoscopic urological procedures. Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
Turkey
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#938 years of experienceIntegrative oncology approachesPioneers combined TCM-Western protocols at Peking University. Heads multiple academic departments and societies in integrative medicine.
China
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#1015 years of experiencePrecision neurosurgeryTrained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a neurosurgery pioneer. Active member of leading neurosurgical associations with extensive hospital experience.
Turkey
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