Best Surgical Removal of the Brain Cyst Doctors Abroad

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. 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

Specializes in brain and nerve surgery with 35 years 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

Prof. Cinar brings 38 years 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 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

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

• Over 34 years 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. 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).

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. 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. 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
• 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

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.

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız is a neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He has more than 10 years of experience. He graduated from Mersin University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital in 2019. He has worked at Gölbaşı Community Health Center, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Karabük Training and Research Hospital, and Malatya Turgut Özal University.

His main fields include brain tumors, back and neck pain, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, head and neck injuries, and spinal stenosis. He is a member of national and international neurosurgery societies. He has an academic research background and solid surgical experience. He provides diagnosis and neurosurgical care.

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. Samuel Moscovici has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles on neurosurgical conditions over 21 years, 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