Surgical removal of the brain cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Itzhak Fried is a globally recognized neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, trained at Stanford and Yale.

• Specializes in advanced brain surgeries for both children and adults
• Pioneer in epilepsy treatment and functional brain mapping
• Develops innovative methods for speech and memory recovery post-epilepsy
• Teaches at top medical schools including UCLA and Yale

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu has over 23 years of experience of expertise in neurosurgery, with specialized training from top international institutions.

• Trained in Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital
• Member of the European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal and brain procedures
• Published 22 international and 9 national research papers
• Completed advanced training at Cleveland Clinic and other renowned centers

Professor Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to brain cyst removal at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery at top European centers
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical procedures
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Specializes in brain and nerve surgery with 35 years of experience of experience, including complex cases at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Performs pediatric neurosurgery and hydrocephalus procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Winner of Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research on vagus nerve stimulation

Professor Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology with extensive training at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Trained at Hacettepe University for subspecialty in pediatric neurology
• Holds a professorship at İnönü University
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at İnönü University

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research – a rare specialization for brain cyst surgery.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 21 years of experience of experience
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Member of AOSpine and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Expertise in complex skull-base procedures

With 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Dr. Kapici brings deep neurosurgical expertise to brain cyst removal.

• Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience across military and civilian hospitals
• Specialized in microsurgery with advanced training from GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Current Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in complex brain cyst removals and skull base procedures
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Presented research at multiple international neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

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. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary surgery, with extensive experience in brain tumor surgery.

• Neurosurgery specialist since 2001
• Associate professor title earned in 2016
• Works at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Published author with 10 children's tales

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.

Prof. Cinar brings 38 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery expertise to brain cyst removal, trained at Istanbul University and Canada's University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Specializes in delicate surgical interventions requiring precision
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Professor at Altınbaş University with academic leadership
• Performed surgeries at Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu has performed complex brain surgeries, including cyst removals, with a focus on precision and patient safety.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Specializes in brain tumors, cerebral hemorrhages, and spinal surgeries
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Professor Halil Can specializes in minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with a focus on complex neuro-oncology cases.

• Expert in endoscopic neurosurgery for brain cysts and tumors
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical techniques
• Associate Professor with extensive training at Istanbul University
• Performs advanced procedures like endoscopic third ventriculostomy

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in complex brain cyst removal, combining surgical precision with advanced techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in advanced courses on head injury and functional neurosurgery

Dr. Kenan Kibici brings extensive neurosurgical expertise from GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital to Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with over 33 years of experience of experience
• Published researcher focusing on peripheral nerve and spine surgeries
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europa
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

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.

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. Filis specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery with extensive training in skull base and brain tumor procedures at top international centers.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 12 years of experience of experience
• Fellowship-trained at Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC
• Expert in both endoscopic and microscopic surgical approaches
• Current Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute