Best Craniotomy doctors: TOP 67 doctors

Dr. Solak specializes in complex cancer cases, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship at one of the world's top cancer centers
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital

Dr. Oliver pioneered robotic spinal surgery in Southern Europe, performing over 200 intricate brain and spine procedures annually at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 40+ years specializing in minimally invasive neurosurgery
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Performs fluorescence-guided brain tumor resections
• Trained at top global institutes like Karolinska & Montreal Neurological
• Founded Barcelona's Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Dr. Conesa specializes in brain stem surgery and neurosurgery in consciousness, with extensive experience in tumors of highly functional brain areas.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Massachusets General Hospital and University of Minnesota
• Director of Neurosurgery at Hospital del Mar and Hospital dela Santa Creu i Sant Pau
• Pioneer in augmented reality for brain surgery planning
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Tokmak specializes in neurology, with advanced training in electrophysiology. She works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on complex neurological conditions.

• Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
• Extensive studies on EMG, EEG, and PSG
• Specializes in headache and vertigo management
• Practiced at multiple leading hospitals in Turkey

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

• Over 15 years of neurosurgical experience
• Associate professor since 2015, full professor since 2021
• Extensive work in spine centers at top Turkish hospitals
• Active in multiple professional neurosurgery associations
• Instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Akalan has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in epilepsy operations and complex brain conditions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in advanced techniques like O-arm Imaging and iMRI for safer neurosurgeries
• Published 117 scientific papers and co-authored a key neurosurgery textbook
• Specializes in pediatric epilepsy cases and movement disorders

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in skull base surgery – handles delicate brain areas
• Published research in international neurosurgery journals
• Professor at NP Istanbul – trains next-generation neurosurgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University, a leading institution in Turkey.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

 Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

Work & Training experience:

2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

 2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland 

2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland 

2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

 2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon 

2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof) 

2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands 

2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

 2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center) 

2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.) 

Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses. 

Clinical areas of interest:

 • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

 • Surgery for movement disorders

• * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

 • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

• Surgery for pain & spasticity 

• Psychosurgery

Research areas of interest: 

• Deep brain stimulation

• * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

 • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

Administrative duties:

 • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

 • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

 • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

 • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

Memberships: 

• WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

• ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

 • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

 • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

• International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

• Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

• EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society

• Turkish Skull Base Society

Sample Publications: 

1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

Professor Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive academic and clinical experience.

• Trained at Hacettepe University's Pediatric Neurology Unit
• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric neurology
• Former professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in pediatric neurological conditions

Dr. Avci trained in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging at Johns Hopkins University – a leader in neurosurgical education.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery with certification from Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Worked in neurosurgery clinics across Germany, the Netherlands, and Slovenia
• Published in multiple international scientific journals
• Currently serves on academic staff at Üsküdar University

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu specializes in advanced cancer treatments including targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in Internal Medicine at Hacettepe University and specialized in Medical Oncology in the USA
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for cancer treatment
• Skilled in chemotherapy and complementary medicine approaches

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with extensive experience in complex brain surgeries at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Specializes in brain tumor removal and minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Trained in France at renowned neurosurgical centers
• Known for precision and patient-centered surgical approach

Dr. Boztepe specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in cerebrovascular and spinal procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil – a pioneer in neurosurgery – and specializes in complex brain procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Former faculty member at Haliç University's Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Ceylan Sengul specializes in pediatric mental health, focusing on developmental and behavioral challenges in children.

• Expert in treating ADHD and learning difficulties
• Experienced with childhood trauma and family crises
• Addresses eating disorders and sleep problems
• Handles psychosomatic complaints effectively
• Specializes in sibling rivalry and self-confidence issues

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 19+ years of experience – specializes in craniotomies at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing neurosurgery departments at Medipol and Gaziosmanpaşa universities
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training and experience in complex cranial procedures.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Marmara University and University of Southern California
• Published multiple peer-reviewed papers on neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons
• Currently practices at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center

Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital – two of the world's leading neurosurgery centers. Experience spans over 30 years in complex neurological procedures.

• Specializes in functional neurosurgery with international training
• Has worked at top medical institutions across Turkey and North America
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies