Best Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence) Doctors Worldwide — TOP 105

Dr. Solak specializes in brain tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He completed advanced training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States.

• Treats complex brain tumors including glioblastoma and astrocytoma
• Uses Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence) to monitor tumor growth
• Fellow of the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute in Turkey
• Designs treatment plans using targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Expert in systemic treatments for solid tumors and hematological conditions

1,900+ successful brain surgeries performed – Dr. Zirh is a neurosurgeon at the Medipol Movement Disorders Center. He uses brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence) to pinpoint surgical targets for complex disorders.

• Holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of deep brain stimulation patients
• Board Certified by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Uses microelectrode recording to listen to individual neurons for precise implant placement
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a leading neurosurgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses brain MRI with contrast to evaluate complex brain tumors and vascular pathologies.

• Specializes in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery for precise brain mapping
• Experienced in stereotactic biopsy – uses imaging to guide needle samples from brain tissue
• Conducted research on brain metabolic activity at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Received the Aysima Altinok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Professor Ralf Buhl has performed 4,000+ successful surgeries. He heads the Neurosurgery Department at the Medical Center in Solingen.

• Treats malignant brain tumors and vascular anomalies using brain MRI with contrast
• Uses computerized neuronavigation for high precision during complex brain operations
• Specialist in minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques for neurosurgery
• Provided expert medical care for high-profile patients including George Clooney

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Tonge completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats movement disorders, chronic pain, and epilepsy.

• Member of the World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies.
• Author of over 30 international publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery.
• Expert in MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for movement disorder treatment.
• Executive board member for the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society.

Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved his professorship in 2020. Dr. Arslan specializes in brain aneurysm repair and tumor surgery. He treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis and moyamoya disease. Dr. Arslan practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs minimally invasive and pediatric neurosurgical procedures.
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Published research on brain tumors and spinal cord ischemia in prestigious journals.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.

• Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak is the Rector of Atlas University and a neurosurgeon in Istanbul. He is a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association. Dr. Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation and treats conditions like Parkinson’s and essential tremor. He has authored 46 international peer-reviewed articles on functional neurosurgery.

• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and complex movement disorders through brain stimulation.
• Performs stereotaxic surgeries and vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy patients.
• Served as the chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association’s functional surgery group.

Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez is the Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital. He specializes in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife treatments for brain tumors and vascular malformations. He serves on the Executive Council of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

• Winner of the National Medical Prize XXI in neurosurgery.
• Authored 180 scientific publications and three medical books.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Practices at Ruber International, a JCI-accredited clinic ranked among the top 6 in Spain.

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu is a neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and brain tumor resection. Dr. Kaptanoglu won first place in the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Awards. He completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Expertise includes surgeries for scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumors.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and brain aneurysms.
• Former Chairman of the Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group in Turkey.
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited 7 medical books.

Associate Professor Necati Kaplan specializes in neurosurgery and advanced brain imaging at Optimed International Hospital. He is an expert in diagnosing complex conditions using brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence).

• Trained in neuroendoscopy and minimally invasive techniques through international programs in Germany
• Board member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery
• Focuses on diagnosing brain tumors, vascular diseases, and congenital malformations
• Selected for prestigious microsurgery training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Published over 30 research articles on neurological and spinal pathologies

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik. He specializes in the treatment of pituitary adenomas and complex skull base tumors. Dr. Ceylan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 4,300 surgeries for pituitary adenomas.
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region pathologies.
• Performed 150+ craniopharyngioma resections and 120+ chordoma surgeries.
• Previously served as Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University.

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in functional neurosurgery, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Dr. Akcakaya completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Trained in microsurgery of the brachial plexus at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
• Performs deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and Gamma Knife procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and malignant brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Savas Kansoy is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He founded Turkey’s first pediatric bone marrow transplantation units. Dr. Kansoy treates children with leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. He is a primary contributor to national stem cell transplant registries.

• Founded pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant clinics across major Turkish hospitals.
• Performs haploidentical, allogenic, and autologous stem cell transplantations.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Society of Hematology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak holds a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology. She interprets brain MRI with contrast at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental to diagnose complex neurological conditions.

• Specializes in diagnosing epilepsy, dementia, and Parkinson's disease
• Expert in electrophysiological diagnostics including EEG and video-EEG monitoring
• Experienced in Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis management
• Interprets brain SPECT and Brain FDG PET scans for detailed brain imaging
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in brain tumors, vascular neurosurgery, and skull base disorders. He completed his training and research at Johns Hopkins University and Zurich University. Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey.
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society.
• Led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic.
• Performs endoscopic skull base surgery and micro neurosurgery.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses brain MRI with contrast to plan precise radiation treatments for various conditions.

• Trained in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University – a leading Turkish medical school
• Experienced in MR Linac technology – combines MRI imaging with radiation for high accuracy
• Specializes in CyberKnife and Varian TrueBeam systems for targeted therapy
• Previously served as a specialist at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on mapping tumors using advanced imaging to protect healthy tissue