Page 2 - Best Surgical removal of the brain cyst doctors: TOP 54 doctors

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

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in neurosurgery with global recognition.

• Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery and complex brain tumors
• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation techniques
• Recipient of the Borenstein Award for innovative neurology treatments
• Trained in advanced neurosurgical techniques across Europe and the USA

Specializes in advanced brain surgeries like awake craniotomies with cortical mapping – Dr. Grossman works at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Sheba Medical Center and Johns Hopkins
• Member of Tumor Section of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs endoscopic and transnasal tumor resections
• Recipient of international research awards in neuro-oncology

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

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 skull base tumor surgeries and 70 meningioma removals at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment of skull base diseases in the US
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society

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

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

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

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. 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

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

Neurosurgeon | Director of Neurosurgery Department | Neuro-Oncology Expert

Included in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” List (2025)

Areas of Expertise

Professor Zvi Cohen specializes in advanced neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, focusing on both benign and malignant tumors of the central nervous system:

Malignant Brain Tumors

Comprehensive surgical and multidisciplinary treatment

Benign Brain Tumors

Precision microsurgical and minimally invasive approaches

Pituitary Adenomas

Advanced surgical management using modern techniques

Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors

Surgical treatment of primary and metastatic lesions

Brain Metastases

Image-guided tumor resection and radiosurgical strategies

Neurosurgery

Full spectrum of complex cranial and spinal procedures

About the Doctor

Professor Zvi Cohen is a leading neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology specialist, serving as the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center.

He also leads clinical research initiatives within the department, focusing on evaluating the effectiveness of modern pharmacological therapies for malignant brain tumors.

Prof. Cohen has extensive experience in performing complex neurosurgical procedures, including surgeries for tumors of the brain, spine, and spinal cord.

His surgical expertise includes:

frame-based and frameless stereotactic brain biopsies

image-guided tumor resection

use of intraoperative MRI for maximum precision and safety

He is also the founder of the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba Medical Center, contributing to ongoing advancements in neuro-oncology research.

Clinical Approach

Professor Cohen applies a highly precise, technology-driven, and multidisciplinary approach, combining surgery with advanced imaging and oncology expertise.

His priorities include:

maximal tumor removal with functional preservation

minimizing neurological deficits

use of cutting-edge technologies (intraoperative MRI, navigation systems)

integration of surgery with systemic and targeted therapies

Positions

Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center

Director, Neuro-Oncology Unit

Deputy Director, Department of Neurosurgery

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv University

Education and Training

MD, School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Residency in Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center

Fellowship in Neuroradiology, Beth Israel Medical Center, USA

Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

Professional Memberships

Member of Society for Neuro-Oncology

Member of Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons

Research & Publications

Professor Cohen is actively involved in clinical and translational research in neuro-oncology and has contributed to multiple scientific publications, including:

The impact of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring on outcomes in spinal tumors

Radiosurgery approaches for brain metastases and associated cerebral edema

His work supports continuous improvement in surgical precision and patient outcomes in complex neurosurgical oncology

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with thousands of successful brain and spine surgeries – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex cases with high success rates.

• Performs advanced techniques like endoscopic skull base and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Expert in micro neurosurgery and neuro endoscopy with additional training in the US and Belgium
• Associate Professor at Medipol University, one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Published 17 articles in national and international medical reviews

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

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

Specializes in brain tumor and cyst surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with extensive experience in neurosurgical procedures.

• Expert in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Skilled in spine and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Handles complex spinal fractures and tumors

Dr. Andrew Kaye has 52 years of experience of neurosurgical experience with specialized training in brain tumor and skull base surgery at top institutions worldwide.

• Graduated from University of Melbourne, trained at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Holds leadership roles in multiple international neurosurgical societies

Dr. Samuel Moscovici has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles on neurosurgical conditions over 21 years of experience, specializing in complex brain cyst cases at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in epidermoid cysts and schwannomas – common types of brain cysts
• Highly rated for neurosurgical conditions in Jerusalem
• Performs advanced techniques like endovascular embolization

Expert in brain and nervous system surgery – Dr. Hakan Ozalp specializes in complex brain procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for brain surgery
• Gained experience at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital
• Also studied at University of Insubria in Italy