Best Craniotomy Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a major Turkish centre for complex cranial care.

• Treats both adult and paediatric patients for brain and spine diseases
• Focuses on skull base tumours, meningiomas, and glial mass removals
• Specialises in vascular neurosurgery including cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University, a top-tier medical institution
• Manages critical head injuries and complex cerebral haemorrhages

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a senior neurosurgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in complex skull base surgery and stereotactic biopsy procedures.

• Holds a professorship at the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and vascular pathologies of the central nervous system
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Aysima Altinok Thesis Award for excellence in research
• Completed advanced observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Leads research into metabolic brain activity and movement disorder treatments

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon who trained at Zurich University Hospital in intraoperative MRI and microneurosurgery techniques.

• Completed the 4-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) training programme
• Expert in functional neurosurgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery
• Board member and Secretary of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's functional section
• Visiting scientist and PhD candidate at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Published over 30 international papers focusing on electrode positioning and surgical outcomes

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at the University of Toronto under the world-renowned Professor Charles Tator.

• Specialises in complex cranial surgeries including gliomas, meningiomas, and pituitary tumours
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Awarded the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his work on neurological injuries
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu is a urological surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic procedures for prostate and bladder cancer. Dr. Keseroglu performs Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy to improve patient recovery. He also focuses on female incontinence surgery and complex stone treatments like HOLEP.

• Performs robotic sacrocolpopexy and radical cystectomy for cancer and pelvic organ prolapse.
• Treats urological conditions using laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy techniques.
• Manages all endourological stone surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
• Works at İstinye University Liv Hospital, a 300-bed facility with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak is a neurologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She holds a master’s degree in electrophysiology from Istanbul University. Dr. Tokmak specializes in brain health, treating conditions like dementia, chronic headaches, and vertigo. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient safety standards.

• Specializes in diagnostic studies including EMG, EEG, and polysomnography (PSG).
• Treats complex neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.
• Manages specialized neurological therapies, including medication for essential tremors and ALS.
• Performs advanced diagnostic monitoring, such as video-EEG and electroneurography.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci pioneered micro-neurosurgery training at Zurich University and focuses on preserving quality of life during complex brain tumour removals.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society
• Specialises in using endoscopic surgery and neuronavigation for pituitary adenomas
• Served as Chief of Clinic at the first Turkish centre accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a specialist neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with accreditation from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery for complex brain cases
• Former Assistant Professor at Gaziosmanpaşa University training next-generation surgeons
• Helped establish the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Completed residency at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Istanbul surgical hub
• Expertise in brain tumour removal and surgical management of neurological disorders

Professor Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital and has published 117 scientific papers on complex brain conditions.

• Uses intraoperative MRI to verify complete tumour removal during craniotomies
• Specialises in multiple subpial transections to treat medication-resistant epilepsy
• Employs the O-arm imaging system for real-time 3D surgical guidance
• Treats complex paediatric and adult cases including gliomas and pituitary adenomas
• Co-authored the textbook 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly respected neurosurgeon who founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital and previously served as Professor at Istanbul University.

• Completed advanced training in skull base surgery and functional disorders at the Leksell Gamma Knife centre in France
• Holds a Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery Certificate from Herne, Germany, for minimally invasive techniques
• Authored 68 peer-reviewed articles and chaired sessions at over 30 international medical congresses
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, a facility recognised for excellence in complex neurological care

Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the United States, specialising in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.

• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Expert in skull-base anatomy and deep brain stimulation surgery
• Member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association
• Served as an instructor for advanced international skull-base anatomy courses
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals following intensive training at Marmara University

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga leads the neurosurgery department at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility specialised in complex cranial care.

• Specialises in skull base surgery and neurovascular procedures for aneurysms
• Performs trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy to remove pituitary tumours via the nose
• Handles high-stakes neuro-oncology cases involving brain and spinal cord tumours
• Professor at Istanbul Science University training the next generation of neurosurgeons
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on advanced neurosurgical techniques

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading authority in endoscopic skull base surgery and complex brain tumour removals. He helped establish the Neurosurgery Clinic at the high-capacity Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for both routine and difficult tumours
• Awarded Associate Professor status in 2016 for expertise in neurological diseases
• Focuses on minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for pituitary surgery
• Highly active in surgical research at major Turkish training and research centres

Professor Zirh is a high-volume functional neurosurgeon who completed prestigious fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He leads the movement disorder unit at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and neurophysiology for complex brain disorders
• Trained in advanced neurosurgical techniques at the University of Washington and University of Virginia
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Completed intensive clinical research programmes in Glasgow and Edinburgh

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. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.