Best Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries doctors: TOP 34 doctors

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in both adult and pediatric hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, bringing expertise from his training at Marmara University.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University, a leading medical institution
• Focuses on brain and spine diseases in adults and children
• Handles complex cases including brain tumors and cerebral hemorrhages
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, known for advanced neurosurgical care

Dr. Conesa specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, with decades of experience at leading hospitals in Barcelona.

• Director of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre
• Expert in brain stem surgery and highly functional areas
• Trained at prestigious institutions like Massachusets General Hospital
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Develops augmented reality platforms for brain surgery planning

With 50 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Oliver specializes in minimally invasive approaches at Centro Médico Teknon.

• World-renowned for robotic-assisted spine and brain surgeries
• Pioneer in endoscopic transnasal surgery for skull base conditions
• Co-director of the Oliver & Ayats Institute and Brain Tumor Center
• Performs over 200 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually
• President of the European Skull Base Society

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

27 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Strauss Ido specializes in complex neurological procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Published research in national and international neurosurgery journals
• Awarded for outstanding research in neurosurgery

Prof. Onur Yaman leads the Middle East Spine Society and specializes in neurosurgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Associate professor since 2015, full professor since 2021
• Head of spine centers at top Turkish hospitals
• Author of multiple international neurosurgery publications
• Instructor at two major medical universities

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir leads the neurosurgery team at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, specializing in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including at Baskent University
• Expert in endoscopic brain surgery techniques
• 1st place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in both brain and spine surgeries

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery with extensive research in spinal cord injuries and regeneration.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Award-winning researcher in spinal cord therapies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies
• Published 65 international scientific articles

Specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries with a focus on pediatric neurosurgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in complex spine and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital, a leading neurosurgery center
• Thesis on neurosurgical techniques won Istanbul Chamber of Medicine prize

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex robotic radical prostatectomies and cystectomies at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Board-certified urologist with over 29 years of experience of experience
• Performs Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy – a nerve-preserving technique
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty for kidney conditions
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain and nerve conditions.

• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery across multiple prestigious hospitals
• Specializes in molecular medicine with a Ph.D. in the field

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in hydrocephalus surgeries with advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation. He works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University
• Completed endoscopic skull base surgery training at University of Pittsburgh
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries with advanced training at top institutions like NYU Langone Health and Cornell Medical Center.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery
• Active member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Extensive research contributions with numerous publications

Professor Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine techniques
• Former professor and department founder at Okan University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented scientific papers at global conferences
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Award-winning pediatric neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center – Prof. Constantini specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

• 42 years of experience in general and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• International expert with membership in 7 neurosurgical societies
• Recipient of the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in neurosurgery with global recognition.

• Specializes in minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgeries
• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Recipient of the Goldhirsh Foundation Award for innovative neurology treatments
• Conducts research on gene-based therapies for brain cancer

Dr. Grossman specializes in complex hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, with expertise in minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Holds a brain tumor fellowship from Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Member of Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs awake craniotomies with intraoperative cortical mapping
• Recipient of international research awards for brain tumor treatments

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors and leads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center.

• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Provides treatment for both adults and children with brain tumors
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment in the United States