Best Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries doctors: TOP 35 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 specializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with decades of practice
• Expert in spinal and cranial surgeries
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active in research on Parkinson's and movement disorders

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

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

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

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 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

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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)

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

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

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