Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors and leads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center.

• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Provides treatment for both adults and children with brain tumors
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment in the United States

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in complex brain and spine conditions, with extensive experience in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

• Trained in neurosurgery at renowned hospitals in France
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Known for precision and patient-centered care
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and spinal surgery

Prof. Cinar brings 38 years of cardiovascular surgery expertise to hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former assistant professor at Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery with extensive research in spinal cord injuries and regeneration.

• Over 34 years 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

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Specializes in endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus – a minimally invasive alternative to shunt surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive training in endoscopic techniques
• Published multiple studies on innovative neurosurgical approaches
• Expert in both adult and pediatric hydrocephalus treatments
• Performs VP shunt surgeries when endoscopic options aren't suitable

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training in brain and neurosurgery.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses and neurosurgical congresses
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading institution for neurosurgery

52 years specializing in neurosurgery – Dr. Andry Key brings unparalleled experience as the former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital.

• Graduated from University of Melbourne Medical School
• Trained at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award from American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Holds Medal of Honor from International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Current neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center

Dr. Samuel Moskovichi has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles on neurosurgery over 21 years.

• Specializes in epidermoid cysts, schwannomas, and neurosarcoidosis
• Highly rated in 6 neurosurgical conditions
• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

Dr. Kibici combines military medical training with academic neurosurgery expertise at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europa
• Published multiple research papers on spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries

Dr. Mehmet Besir Surme specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Eskişehir City Hospital, with extensive academic contributions to neurosurgery.

• Trained at Fırat University and completed a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery in Rome
• Published multiple studies on spinal and cranial conditions
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society with numerous presentations

Associate professor with specialized training at the University of Wisconsin – Dr. Ucer brings advanced neurosurgical expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of neurosurgery experience
• Specialized in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Former visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has 35 years 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

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr. Filis specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, bringing extensive neurosurgical expertise from leading institutions worldwide.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute in Limassol
• Trained at prestigious centers including Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC
• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery

Dr. Roberto García Leal is a neurosurgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats cerebral aneurysms, Moyamoya disease, and other conditions in children and adults. He performs vascular and spinal neurosurgery.

He works at a JCI-accredited facility that has more than 100 doctors across surgical specialties. Dr. García Leal performs brain tumor resections, shunt surgeries for hydrocephalus, and treats degenerative spinal issues like cervical spondylosis.

Dr. Ahmed Sameh Nada is a neurosurgeon at Town Hospital in Cairo, Egypt. He performs vascular neurosurgery and complex spinal reconstruction. He works at a facility accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology, which confirms the hospital follows European clinical standards.

• Performs stereotaxic surgeries for brain intervention.
• Treats hydrocephalus using shunt surgery.
• Practices spinal surgery and phlebology.
• Works at Town Hospital, which has a team of more than 90 doctors.