119 Best Neurosurgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr Ozturk Ozluk is a neurosurgery specialist at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital. She completed part of her specialist training at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

• Trained at Oregon Health and Science University in the USA
• Focused on neurosurgery within the prestigious Acibadem Health Group
• Completed specialization training at Marmara University Training and Research Hospital
• Practises at one of Istanbul's most reputable private medical centres

Professor Ibrahim Ziyal is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University who specialises in treating tumours at the base of the skull.

• Trained at George Washington University in Washington D.C. for skull base surgery
• Researched cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms at the São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences
• Performs pituitary surgery focused on the gland that controls vital hormones
• Active member of the World Federation of Neurological Surgeons and the Neuro-Oncology Association

Professor Akcakaya is a specialist neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Specialises in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery for faster recovery
• Performs peripheral nerve reconstruction to restore movement and sensation
• European Board of Neurosurgery certified after finishing a four-year educational programme
• Uses stereotactic techniques for precision treatments like Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation
• Scientific Committee Member for international courses on endoscopic lumbar spine surgery

Dr Melih Uc has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and completed specialist training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery for faster patient recovery
• Expertly treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and complex brain tumours
• Published researcher in World Neurosurgery on percutaneous spine repair techniques
• Managed complex cases at Istanbul's leading neurological training hospitals

Professor Salim Senturk is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with significant international expertise in spinal care.

• Trained at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Spine Center
• Completed a clinical fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital in the United States
• Specialises in surgical management of spinal disorders and brain conditions
• Former neurosurgeon at the prestigious Koc University Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Yaman is a leading neurosurgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures. He actually invented and holds the patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate used to treat pressure on the spinal cord.

• Specialises in complex spine-related conditions and neurosurgery
• Holds a patent for spinal laminoplasty – a procedure to relieve spinal cord pressure
• Member of prestigious international groups including Euro Spine and AO Spine
• Received best presentation awards for four consecutive years between 2013 and 2016

Associate Professor Guclu is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed elite training at the Cleveland Clinic and Saint Louis University in the USA.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine operations for the neck and back
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Expert in cerebral aneurysm repair and complex brain tumour cases
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published 22 international papers on advanced spinal and brain surgical outcomes

Professor Turker Kilic was the first Turkish specialist to undergo Gamma Knife training at Sweden's prestigious Karolinska Institute. He now leads neurosurgical care at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Completed a neuro-oncology research fellowship at Harvard Medical School
• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – targeted radiation for brain tumours without surgery
• Expert in spine surgeries and vascular malformation treatments
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies skull base committee
• Awarded the EANS Aesculap Research Prize for most valuable neurosurgery research

Professor Imer is a leading neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who pioneered full-endoscopic spine surgery and Gamma Knife techniques in Turkey.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for skull base tumours and vestibular schwannomas
• Completed advanced functional neurosurgery training in Finland and France
• Certified in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Former Professor and Department Head at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty

Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious cerebrovascular fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. He has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures with a focus on high-risk cranial and spinal cases.

• Specialises in complex spinal conditions, brain tumours, and cerebrovascular interventions
• Awarded first prize for young neurosurgeons by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Uses Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and tumours
• Expert instructor who teaches advanced skull-base anatomy and microsurgical techniques
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Professor Kapici heads the Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University and brings elite microsurgery training from GATA Military Medical Faculty.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for precise work on delicate brain and spine tissues
• Performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – a neuromodulation technique used to treat movement disorders
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Expert in Gamma Knife procedures – non-invasive radiation treatment for brain tumours

Dr Halil Olgun has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specialises in treating complex spinal disorders and brain-related cancers.

• Treats scoliosis and canal stenosis using surgical spine correction
• Addresses neck hernias and conditions requiring neuro-oncology expertise
• Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Received a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health
• Regularly presents research at international neurosurgery conferences

Associate Professor Samanci is a leading expert in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation at the Medipol PARMER centre, specialising in surgical solutions for movement disorders.

• Completed a specialised clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotactic neurosurgery at Koç University
• Secretary of the Turkish Neuromodulation Society and member of the Deep Brain Stimulation Society
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and dystonia patients with medication-resistant symptoms
• Underwent advanced training in spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation at the University of Cologne in Germany

Dr Eldaniz Mammadli is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training from world-leading neurological institutes in the USA and France.

• Completed a clinical observership at the Barrow Neurological Institute in the USA
• Specialises in microneurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures
• Trained in spinal surgery across cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise includes stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi has performed 1,100+ pituitary tumor surgeries. He leads the neurosurgery department at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital – Turkey's largest medical complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base and neuro-oncological surgery
• Performs 20–25 pituitary surgeries monthly using minimally invasive techniques
• Uses endoscopic transnasal resection – removing tumors through the nose for faster recovery
• Trained at the prestigious Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Manages both adult and paediatric neurosurgical cases including brain tumours

Professor Tugcu is a leading neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He previously served as the Chief of Neurosurgery at one of Turkey's largest specialised nerve disease hospitals.

• Specialises in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Performs endoscopic skull base surgery using minimally invasive nose-entry techniques
• Expert in craniovertebral junction surgery for complex neck and skull connections
• Highly skilled in neurovascular surgery to treat brain blood vessel conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty – a top-tier medical institution

Dr Musa Boztepe has performed over 1,100 spinal treatments, specialising in complex surgery for disc herniations and spinal disorders at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery and head trauma at Istanbul’s Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in cerebrovascular surgery, focusing on cerebral artery aneurysms and vascular disorders
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts and spinal stenosis to support faster recovery
• Completed advanced courses in peripheral nerve surgery and paediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association