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Best Lumbar puncture Doctors Worldwide — TOP 8

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Baris Metin

  • 4.3 Good • 72 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

  • Dr. Baris Metin specializes in functional neuroimaging and memory disorders. He performs lumbar punctures at the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

    • Practiced in Turkey and Belgium – brings international experience to diagnostic procedures
    • Focuses on memory disorders and Alzheimer’s disease at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
    • Uses neuroimaging research to improve the accuracy of patient evaluations
    • Oversees video-EEG monitoring and contrasted MRI brain scans for precise diagnosis
    • Treats complex conditions like Multiple sclerosis and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Occupational therapy
$150 - $150
Medication treatment for epilepsy
$2,100 - $2,100
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.6 Excellent • 239 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • Dr. Tokmak is a neurology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a Master's degree in Electrophysiology. She performs lumbar puncture for spinal fluid studies to diagnose complex neurological conditions.

    • Specializes in diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • Holds a Master's degree from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical faculties
    • Uses electrophysiology to identify causes of nerve and brain disorders
    • Interprets Brain MRI and SPECT scans to support diagnostic accuracy
    • Member of the neurology team at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
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Tongue cancer surgery
$9,500 - $13,000
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$7,500 - $10,000
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.3 Good • 72 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

  • Professor Mustafa Bozbuga chairs neurovascular and spinal surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specialized in neurosurgery at Istanbul University Medical School.

    • Performs lumbar puncture to diagnose brain tumors and spinal cord conditions
    • Works at NP Istanbul — the first JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey
    • Heads neurosurgical education as a senior academic professor
    • Specializes in skull base surgery and complex neurovascular repair
    • Published original research in international peer-reviewed medical journals
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Occupational therapy
$150 - $150
Medication treatment for epilepsy
$2,100 - $2,100
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Samuel Moskovichi

  • 4.2 Good • 13 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center

  • Dr. Samuel Moskovichi is a neurosurgery specialist at Hadassah Medical Center. He brings high-level expertise to spinal diagnostics like lumbar puncture.

    • Co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in major medical journals
    • Specializes in neurosarcoidosis – a complex condition affecting the nervous system
    • Expert in endovascular embolization and stent placement for blood vessel issues
    • Works at Hadassah Medical Center, a world-renowned hospital in Jerusalem
    • Highly rated by professional peers in six different neurological conditions
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Bookimed Insights: Top Lumbar puncture Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 899773 requests for Lumbar puncture globally, collaborating with 8 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Baris Metin
26 years of experienceNeurologic evaluation for memory and movement disordersPractices at Europe's second-ranked brain hospital. He specializes in functional neuroimaging and memory disorders. His international experience in Belgium supports his expertise in diagnosing complex brain conditions.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#2
Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak
24 years of experienceNeurological diagnostics for MS and chronic brain disordersDr. Tokmak holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology. She specializes in spinal fluid studies and brain imaging. Her focus includes diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and dementia at a JCI-accredited hospital.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey
from $100
#3
Mustafa Bozbuga
35 years of experienceNeurological diagnostics for brain and spinal tumorsChairs the neurosurgery department at a JCI-accredited brain hospital. He specializes in skull base and neurovascular surgery. Professor Bozbuga leads neurosurgical training and publishes research in international journals.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#4
Samuel Moskovichi
21 years of experienceNeurological diagnostics for complex spinal and brain conditionsSpecializes in neurosarcoidosis and complex nerve tumors at Hadassah Medical Center. He has published 67 peer-reviewed articles. This academic background ensures high precision during spinal procedures and diagnostic interpretation.
Hadassah Medical Center
Israel
Price on request