34 Best Meningioma Doctors in Istanbul

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specialising in skull base surgery and complex meningioma removals.

• Focuses on skull base tumours – addresses deep-seated lesions that are technically difficult to reach
• Uses endoscopic neurosurgery – involves smaller incisions to reduce surgical trauma and speed up recovery
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's high-volume tertiary referral centres for complex cases
• Performs minimally invasive intracranial surgery to help patients return to normal life faster
• Manages both adult and paediatric neurosurgical cases for brain and skull tumours

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a leading neurosurgeon at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in complex skull base and brain tumours. He received the Aysima Altinok Thesis Award for his high-level contributions to neurosurgical research.

• Specialises in skull base surgery for meningioma and glioblastoma cases
• Performs stereotactic biopsies – minimally invasive tissue sampling for accurate diagnosis
• Uses microdiscectomy techniques for spinal stabilisation and tumour management
• Completed neurosurgical residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Banu Atalar is a leading specialist in stereotactic radiosurgery who directs radiation oncology services at Anadolu Medical Center. She holds the prestigious title of Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology.

• Specialises in MR-guided adaptive radiosurgery to target meningiomas with pinpoint accuracy
• Uses MR Linac technology to adjust radiation doses in real time
• Completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University
• Serves as the President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Chair of the National Societies Committee for the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology

Professor Huseyin Baloglu is a pathology specialist who leads the precision oncology programme at Anadolu Medical Center, focusing on molecular tumor identification.

• Specialises in molecular and surgical pathology to precisely diagnose meningioma and other brain tumours
• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications on pathology and diagnostic techniques
• Directs liquid biopsy programmes to detect cancer markers through blood samples instead of invasive tissue removal
• Uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific protein markers that guide targeted treatment plans
• Trained as a visiting scholar at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Ayshe Okumush is a specialist radiation oncologist at Neolife Medical Center who focuses on non-surgical treatments for brain tumours like meningiomas.

• Specialises in Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) – delivers high-dose radiation to tumours while sparing healthy brain tissue
• Uses VMAT and IMRT techniques to precisely shape radiation beams to the tumour's exact dimensions
• Employs Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) to improve accuracy and patient comfort during sessions
• Member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish medical hub

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a senior medical oncologist nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He manages complex brain tumours at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital using systemic drug therapies.

• Specialises in targeted systemic therapy for malignancies involving the central nervous system
• Uses immunotherapy and biological agents to manage tumour growth without invasive surgery
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a leading centre for cancer research

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads the use of highly targeted radiotherapy for brain tumours.

• Specialises in Truebeam STx technology to deliver precise radiation while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Expert in conformal treatments that match radiation beams to the exact shape of the meningioma
• Former Head of Radiation Oncology at Demiroglu Bilim University and GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Specialises in managing head, neck, and central nervous system tumours using non-surgical methods

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a leader in precision radiation oncology, having completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using MR-Linac technology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in MRI-guided radiotherapy for pinpoint accuracy during tumour treatment
• Uses VMAT and IMRT techniques to treat complex brain and head tumours
• Trained as a clinical researcher at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Authored 27 medical articles on advanced radiotherapy outcomes and safety

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental after completing a fellowship at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States.

• Specialises in systemic therapy for brain tumours and advanced malignancies
• Uses immunotherapy – treatments like Keytruda that help the immune system target cancer
• Employs targeted therapy – drugs that attack specific molecules to limit healthy tissue damage
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute in medical oncology
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols for complex and recurring tumours

Professor Zuleyha Akgun has performed 1,100 procedures, specialising in targeted radiation to treat brain tumours while protecting healthy tissue.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey
• Uses targeted radiotherapy to manage meningioma without traditional open surgery
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in radiotherapy techniques as a research assistant at Marmara University
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to treat complex oncological cases

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Professor Canoglu uses non-invasive robotic radiosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center – a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Treats meningiomas with CyberKnife, a system that targets brain tumours without surgery
• Uses MR Linac technology for real-time MRI-guided radiation to protect healthy brain tissue
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for small tumours and functional abnormalities
• Expert in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for precise dose delivery
• Member of the radiation oncology team at a JCI-accredited centre

Professor Turker Kilic is a world-recognised leader in neuro-oncology who serves on the executive committee of the International Meningioma Society.

• Completed a neuro-oncology research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• First Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden
• Specialises in skull base surgery – a precise technique for removing tumours at the bottom of the skull
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Surgery Committee

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery. He completed elite clinical fellowships in Germany and Israel. Dr. Akcakaya holds the European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) certification.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and functional disorders.
• Expert in microneurosurgery for brain tumors, cysts, and nerve reconstruction.
• Winner of the Second Prize for Best Oral Presentation from the Nervous System Surgery Society.
• Serves on the scientific committee for international endoscopic spine surgery courses.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award.

• Treats meningioma and other brain tumours using targeted drug therapies
• Specialises in precision medicine to tailor treatment to specific tumour genetics
• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system identify and destroy cancer cells
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Leads clinical trials focused on improving outcomes for complex tumour cases

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Dr Seyda Gunduz is a versatile clinical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, where she focuses on treating tumours of the central nervous system.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology, managing complex tumours affecting the brain and spinal cord
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care across surgical and radiation oncology teams
• Part of the Istinye University academic faculty, staying current with modern treatment protocols
• Provides targeted care for patients with varied oncological needs, including meningioma management