Best Pediatric Neurosurgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ertugrul Pinar specialises in complex pediatric neurosurgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on treating brain and spine diseases in children, including high-risk tumour removals.

• Treats posterior fossa and skull base tumours in paediatric patients
• Manages hydrocephalus using shunt surgery to relieve brain pressure
• Expertise in vascular conditions like cerebral aneurysms and cavernomas
• Trained at Marmara University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in glial tumours and intraventricular masses

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Professor Kaptanoglu is a leading neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic who previously headed the neurosurgery department at Marmara University. He specializes in complex pediatric cases including spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto
• Pioneered autologous stem cell therapy for patients with spinal cord injuries
• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Recipient of multiple scientific research awards from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Member of international bodies including EUROSPINE and AO Spine

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk trained under Professor Gazi Yasargil, a world-recognised pioneer in neurosurgery. He provides senior expertise for complex pediatric cases involving brain and nerve conditions.

• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine – uses genetic insights to guide surgical precision
• Completed an elite fellowship in brain and nerve surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Specialises in neurovascular and neurooncology surgery focus areas
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

The doctor graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and completed specialization training in Pediatric Surgery at the same institution in 1994. With a focus on neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, oncological surgery, and more, the doctor holds a Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate since 2002.

Having participated in numerous specialized courses, including Anorectal Malformations and Repairs and International Hypospadias Courses, the doctor is a member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.

Associate Professor Guclu is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who has published extensive research on paediatric lumbar microdiscectomy and childhood decompressive craniectomy.

• Specialises in treating paediatric spinal conditions and traumatic brain injuries in children
• Completed specialized training at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery for faster patient recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributed to over 30 medical books and international scientific publications

Dr Baran Yil is a Yale-trained neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who holds the prestigious Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize.

• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine in the USA
• Specialises in treating complex hydrocephalus and paediatric brain tumours
• Expert in Gamma Knife and minimally invasive skull-base procedures
• Instructions and organises advanced courses in skull-base anatomy and deep brain stimulation
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr Kenan Kapici is the Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University and brings elite military-grade surgical precision to paediatric neurosurgery.

• Specialises in microsurgery techniques – uses high-powered magnification for safer, more precise brain and spinal procedures
• Treats complex conditions including hydrocephalus, brain cysts, and Arnold Chiari syndrome
• Qualified in both basic and advanced cardiac life support for enhanced patient safety
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate Professor Kilic is a seasoned neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals specializing in both brain and spinal cord therapies for younger patients.

• Performs vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to help manage treatment-resistant epilepsy
• Expert in treating both brain and spinal cord tumours
• Specialises in spondylolisthesis, a condition where spinal bones slip out of place
• Formerly a lead specialist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Extensively published researcher in international medical journals and books

Dr Halil Olgun is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on complex spinal conditions and brain tumours in children and adults.

• Treats scoliosis – a condition where the spine curves sideways
• Manages neuro-oncology cases involving tumours of the brain and spine
• Expertise includes spinal canal stenosis and neck hernia repairs
• Member of the international Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Recipient of a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health

Professor Tugcu leads neurosurgical care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on treating children with epilepsy and complex disorders using advanced surgical techniques.

• Specialises in pediatric epilepsy surgery to manage treatment-resistant seizures
• Expert in craniovertebral junction surgery for conditions affecting the skull-neck connection
• Specialises in neurovascular and spinal cord procedures for younger patients
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major training and education hospital
• Trained in neurosonology – uses ultrasound for detailed nerve and vascular imaging

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi specialises in endoscopic skull base and neuro-oncological surgery for both children and adults at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Focuses on endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive method for removing tumours through the nose.
• Specialises in pituitary surgery and neuro-oncological procedures for brain tumours.
• Associate Professor at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.
• Trained at the prestigious Bakırköy Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital.
• Experienced in managing complex paediatric neurosurgical cases using small-incision techniques.

Professor Serdal Gungor is a leading specialist in pediatric neurology at Medical Park Antalya. He completed his subspecialty training at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools.

• Treats babies and children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus
• Manages complex cases involving pediatric brain and skull base tumours
• Former Professor at İnönü University where he trained future specialists
• Holds extensive research background in childhood neurological disorders
• Expert in conditions like syringomyelia and pediatric brain cysts

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a highly trained surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with a strong academic background from Istanbul University.

• Specialises in general surgical procedures and patient care
• Trained at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Completed professional senology training in Dusseldorf and Berlin
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Holds memberships in the Endocrine and Colorectal Surgery Associations

Dr Yavuz Gürer is a paediatric neurology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who previously led the Paediatric Neurology Department at Kırıkkale University. He brings leadership expertise from his time as Deputy Chief at the Dr Sami Ulus Children's Research Hospital.

• Treats movement disorders including childhood dystonias and ataxia
• Specialises in inflammatory neuropathy and neuromuscular junction disorders
• Completed muscle biopsy histopathology training in Newcastle
• Active member of the International Child Neurology Society

Dr Ahmet Oktem combines specialist paediatric training with a doctorate in biotechnology to treat complex neurological conditions in children at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in Arnold Chiari syndrome and spina bifida management
• Performs CyberKnife treatments – non-invasive radiation therapy for brain tumours
• Expert in pediatric hydrocephalus and craniotomy procedures
• Developed clinical expertise at Hacettepe University – a top Turkish medical school
• Conducted extensive research in neuroscience and medical biotechnology

Assistant Professor Gokcek has treated thousands of children with complex brain and spine conditions, maintaining a success rate of up to 100 per cent for paediatric cranial cases.

• Specialises in endoscopic third ventriculostomy – a minimally invasive way to treat hydrocephalus without permanent shunts
• Expert in treating premature newborns with cerebral haemorrhage and congenital spine anomalies
• Completed advanced neuro-endoscopy training at Ghent University in Belgium
• Former observer at the University of Michigan in the United States

Associate Professor Erdogan is a gastroenterology specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi with a significant research background in internal medicine and digestive health.

• Specialises in advanced endoscopic procedures including POEM for swallowing disorders and ESD for mucosal tumours
• Focuses on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management using biological therapies and innovative treatment protocols
• Performs ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound to diagnose and treat complex pancreatic and biliary conditions
• Authored over 40 research articles in major medical journals regarding digestive system disorders and outcomes