Page 2 - Best Gamma Knife doctors: TOP 42 doctors

• Uses the Leksell gamma knife for precise brain tumor treatments.
• Trained internationally in the USA at Yale School of Medicine.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
• Received the “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize” in 2017.
• Organized courses on skull-base anatomy and neurosurgery techniques.

Dr. Romero Imbroda leads the Neurology Units at Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals, specializing in advanced treatments for complex neurological conditions.

• President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology since 2020
• Lecturer at the University of Granada with a Summa Cum Laude doctorate
• Author of multiple national and international scientific publications
• Fellow of the European Board of Neurology
• Specializes in multiple sclerosis and other complex neurological disorders

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery with extensive research and clinical focus. He combines precision with deep expertise in stereotactic techniques.

• 32 publications on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University Neuroscience Department
• Completed EANS Neurosurgical Societies training courses

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings 22+ years of neurosurgery experience to Gamma Knife procedures, trained at prestigious institutions.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with extensive Gamma Knife expertise
• Received microsurgery training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Former board member of the Neurosurgical Society
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011

Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine

2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital

 

AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;

Spine Surgery

Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)

Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)

Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)

Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)

Spine Tumors

Nerve Compression

Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries

Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation

Brain Hemorrhages

Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)

Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)

Congenital Anomalies

Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.

Dr. Covaro actively contributes to spine surgery research, with multiple publications in scientific journals. He practices at Institut Universitari Dexeus and Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge in Barcelona.

• Member of Spanish Society of Orthopedics and other professional organizations
• Regular participant in international spine surgery meetings
• Affiliated with AOspine, GEER, and Eurospine networks

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and neurooncological surgery, bringing extensive experience to Gamma Knife procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• 9 years focused on pediatric neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in neurooncological surgery and spine procedures
• Works with advanced techniques for complex cases

Professor Lim Do Hoon heads the Radiation Oncology Department at Samsung Medical Center, focusing on CNS tumors among other specialties.

• Specialized in radiation oncology at Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital
• Expertise includes Gamma Knife and other advanced radiation techniques
• Treats a wide range of cancers, with special focus on CNS tumors

Neurosurgeon specializing in radiosurgery at Samsung Medical Center – a leader in Gamma Knife procedures.

• Expertise in precise non-invasive brain treatments
• Works at one of Asia's top neurosurgery centers
• Specializes in complex cases requiring targeted radiation

47 years of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Andry Key specializes in brain tumors and vascular neurosurgery at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Trained at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award from American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical societies

Expert in targeted neurosurgery – Dr. Moskovichi specializes in precise treatments like Gamma Knife at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in neurosurgery
• Highly rated for conditions like Schwannoma and Epidermoid Cyst
• Performs advanced procedures including Endovascular Embolization

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a physician specialized in the field of brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery. She graduated as the fourth-ranked student from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She obtained her title as a brain and nerve surgeon from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2001. In 2008, she became an associate professor at the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, and in 2021, she became a professor at the Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Medicine. She has contributed to numerous international publications, serving as a research and clinical fellow at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, and as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates. She speaks advanced-level English and has awards in tennis and swimming. She also pursues professional-level caricature art and medical illustration. In her 30-year career, she has performed numerous surgeries as a brain and nerve surgery specialist, particularly in spinal canal stenosis surgery, lumbar and cervical disc herniations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus surgery, and nerve compressions.

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. Zirh brings decades of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at renowned institutions like Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at top international hospitals
• Extensive experience in functional neurosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Specializes in precision neurosurgical techniques

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

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

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

Specializes in neuro-oncological surgery and functional neurosurgery – Dr. Cal brings precision to Gamma Knife procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expertise in tumor markers and antiepileptic drugs for brain tumors
• Published multiple studies on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association