Best CyberKnife for brain tumor Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Mustafa Solak completed an advanced oncology fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States – consistently ranked as the top cancer hospital globally.

• Specialises in treating complex brain tumours including glioblastoma and astrocytoma
• Integrates systemic therapies with precision radiation protocols for advanced malignancies
• Focuses on evidence-based medical oncology for solid and hematological tumours
• Practices at Hisar Hospital – one of Turkey's premier JCI-accredited medical centres

Professor Banu Atalar completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University, training under the pioneers of CyberKnife technology.

• Focuses 75 per cent of her clinical practice on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
• Sits on the Scientific Meeting Organisation Committee for the Radiosurgery Society
• Recognised as an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology
• Current President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published 70 plus peer-reviewed papers on advanced radiation oncology outcomes

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a leading specialist in stereotactic radiosurgery with over 30 international publications on functional neurosurgery and brain tumour treatments.

• Holds a Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship from Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Completed specialised training in fractionated radiosurgery for optic nerve tumours
• Member of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society and Leksell Gamma Knife Society
• Spent time at Zurich University Hospital focusing on microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI
• Serves as a board member for the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's functional section

Associate Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a German-trained expert who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School.

• Specialises in precise stereotactic techniques required for CyberKnife and functional neurosurgery
• Associate Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty
• International clinical fellowship in peripheral nerve reconstruction from Tel Aviv University
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital – a leading centre for neuro-oncology

Professor Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with the top-tier Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in precise stereotactic radiosurgery using the CyberKnife system
• Trained at Kocaeli University in advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Expert in using MR Linac for real-time tumour tracking
• Experienced in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy delivery platforms
• Member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University. Dr. Sari handles complex cases involving brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. He participated in the accreditation process for the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and robotic spine surgery.
• Performs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain conditions.
• Treats cerebral aneurysms, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.

Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.

• Published 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters.
• Completed training at the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Obtained specialized training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Marseille, France.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital in Istanbul.

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly technical neurosurgeon specialising in complex brain and spine tumours at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Focuses on precise tumour management including pituitary and spine lesions
• Expertise includes microsurgery for brain aneurysms and peripheral nerve conditions
• Holds the title of Associate Professor – a senior academic rank for surgical specialists
• Specialises in managing spinal fractures and complex hernias within the back and neck

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Professor Mete Karatay leads the neurosurgery department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in complex brain and spinal cord tumour removals for both adults and children.

• Performs microsurgical resection of brain and cerebellum tumours with high-definition imaging
• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery including hydrocephalus and congenital spinal conditions
• Expert in functional neurosurgery including Vagal Nerve Stimulation for epilepsy
• Handles vascular neurosurgery for intracranial aneurysms and cavernomas
• Academic leader at Istinye University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions

Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Cal focuses on complex cases like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care.

• Performs specialized procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Treats specific conditions such as Chiari malformation and vestibular schwannoma.
• Published research on brain tumor markers and surgical techniques for cervical corpectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.