Page 2 - Best Gamma Knife doctors: TOP 40 doctors

Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Sweden's prestigious Karolinska Institute.

• 30+ years 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

Professor Halil Can specializes in Gamma Knife procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with extensive experience in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for brain tumors
• Published multiple studies on spinal and brain surgeries
• Associate Professor since 2020

Dr. Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including advanced procedures like robotic radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic nephrectomy.

• Over 20 years 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

Professor Itzhak Fried is a world-renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist specializing in advanced brain surgeries and epilepsy treatments.

• Trained at Stanford and Yale universities
• Specializes in functional brain mapping and epilepsy-related treatments
• Teaches at UCLA and Yale University
• Develops innovative epilepsy treatment guides

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

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

Education and Expertise

GATA Military Medical Faculty

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)

Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)

Experience

GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)

Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)

Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)

Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)

Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)

Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)

Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)

Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)

GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course

Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course

Neuroanatomy course

Spine Surgery course

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Spine Society of Europe

Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

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 is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

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

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

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

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

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

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

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