Page 2 - Best Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries doctors: TOP 35 doctors

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 experience 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

Dr. Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology, bringing decades of expertise to treating complex neurological conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Subspecialty trained in pediatric neurology at Hacettepe University
• Over 33 years of experience of academic and clinical experience in neurology
• Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive research background in pediatric neurology

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

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.

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. 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

52 years of experience 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 of experience.

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

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

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries with 45 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and University of Florida

Dr. Abdulkerim Gokoglu specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and postdoctoral research at Brigham Women's Hospital.

• Expertise in brain tumors, spinal diseases, and congenital nervous system disorders
• Extensive experience in treating head trauma and spine deformities
• Skilled in managing stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, and hemorrhage

Dr. Teyyub Hesenov brings specialized neurosurgical expertise to hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, trained at Marmara University's prestigious neurosurgery program.

• 16 years of experience of neurosurgical experience in leading Turkish hospitals
• Authored multiple peer-reviewed papers on complex neurological conditions
• Trained in advanced cranial base surgery techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Currently practices at Melhem International Hospital