Brain tumor removal Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Over 37 years of experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Kaner specializes in brain tumor removal and spinal procedures, trained at top institutions in Turkey and the U.S.

• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Fellowship at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of prestigious societies like AO Spine International
• Visiting faculty member at Virginia University

Dr. Tural Rajabov is a neurosurgeon. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors, CNS trauma, and hydrocephalus. He also performs endoscopic skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Training: Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Medicine (2010–2016). Internship in Neurosurgery, Innova Medical Centre, Tbilisi (2016–2018). Residency in Neurosurgery, Azerbaijan Medical University (2019–2024).

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and Azerbaijan Association of Neurosurgeons (ANEA). He is affiliated with Baku Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Dr. Tural Rahimli is a neurosurgeon educated at Azerbaijan Medical University (Bachelor of Medicine, 1999–2005). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University Hospital (2008–2014).

Clinical expertise: brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, skull base tumors, arteriovenous malformations, spinal cord tumors, pediatric neurosurgery.

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), Hacettepe University Alumni Association, Azerbaijan Neurosurgical Society, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Work experience: Medistyle Hospital (2014–2016); DTX Hospital (2016–2018); Baku Medical Plaza Hospital (2018–2024); Republic Diagnostic Centre (2024–2025).

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

Neurosurgery specialist Kenan Kibici combines military medical training with academic research at Altınbaş University.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Published 20+ papers on spinal and peripheral nerve conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europa
• Lectures at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Specializes in complex brain tumor removal at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with expertise in pituitary and aneurysm surgeries.

• Performs minimally invasive techniques for safer tumor removal
• Skilled in treating spine tumors and peripheral nerve issues
• Handles challenging cases like spinal fractures and hernias

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive brain tumor surgery, with extensive training from top institutions worldwide.

• Board-certified in Neurosurgery in Germany
• Fellowship-trained in neurosurgical oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center
• Specializes in skull base surgery techniques
• Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute
• Author of research on transsphenoidal surgery complications

Head of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in pediatric brain tumor cases.

• Expert in complex pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Leads a dedicated team for pediatric brain tumor treatments
• Works at one of Israel's top medical centers

Dr. Jose Cohen brings extensive expertise in brain tumor removal, with a strong academic and professional background at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Member of prestigious medical societies including the American College of Cardiology
• Awarded for quality improvements in patient care
• Author of various medical papers and publications
• Proficient in English and Malay for clear patient communication

52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Key specializes in brain tumor removal at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Graduated from University of Melbourne, trained at Oxford and Cleveland Clinic
• Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award and Medal of Honor
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical associations

Dr. Samuel Moscovici specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions, including Schwannoma and Epidermoid Cyst, with 67 peer-reviewed articles in the past 21 years of experience.

• Performs high-precision Endovascular Embolization and Stent Placement
• Highly rated in multiple neurosurgical conditions
• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Prof. Nejat Akalan has over 38 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in brain and nerve surgeries. He uses advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System, ultrasound, and iMRI to reduce risks.

• Expert in pediatric epilepsy surgery and glioma treatment
• Published 117 scientific papers in international and Turkish editions
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital