Best Neurosurgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Toktas is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He brings senior expertise to patients requiring spinal and brain interventions.

• Specialises in neurosurgery at a JCI-accredited hospital centre
• Former Associate Professor at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital
• Expertise includes complex spinal surgeries and neuro-oncological procedures
• Focuses on surgical solutions for neurological disorders and trauma

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specialises in treating complex brain and spine conditions for both adults and children.

• Expert in minimally invasive transnasal surgery – removes pituitary tumours through the nose with no visible scarring
• Treats high-risk brain tumours including glial tumours, meningiomas, and skull base masses
• Manages vascular conditions such as cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVM)
• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at the renowned Marmara University

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.

Associate Professor Ali Zirh is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of deep brain stimulation (DBS) patients. He has performed over 1,600 DBS surgeries and 2,000 procedures for movement disorders.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery to treat Parkinson and other movement disorders
• Uses microelectrode recording to pinpoint brain targets at the single-cell level
• Trained at prestigious centres including Johns Hopkins and the University of Virginia
• EANS certified with over 150 congress papers published in neurological science

Professor Nezih Ozkan is a senior neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital who previously served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland – a global leader in neurosurgical techniques
• Former Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Bezmialem Foundation Gureba Training Hospital
• Served as a lecturer and specialist at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital
• Expertise covers complex brain and spine cases within academic and clinical settings

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr Mustafa Sakar is a highly trained neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with a deep focus on paediatric brain and spine conditions.

• Completed a surgical observership at the University of Tübingen in Germany focusing on corner tumours
• Specialised in fetal spina bifida surgery through an international programme in Brazil
• Active member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds membership in the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Erhan Arslan is a leading neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive brain and spinal procedures. He completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a world leader in neurosurgical training.

• Performs minimally invasive repairs for brain aneurysms and complex vascular conditions
• Treats brain and spinal tumours using techniques that preserve healthy tissue
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for children with congenital anomalies
• Published researcher on brain ischemia and innovative surgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Society of Neurological 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

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a leading expert in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He has authored 32 international publications and focuses on using advanced technological treatments for brain disorders.

• Completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Specialises in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery – precise radiation that treats tumours without opening the skull
• Expert in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) to treat movement disorders without surgery
• Trained in microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland

Dr Guclu specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, focusing on techniques that reduce recovery time.

• Performs Gamma Knife surgery – a non-invasive radiation treatment for brain tumours without traditional incisions
• Expert in cerebrovascular surgery, including aneurysm repairs and Moyamoya disease treatment
• Manages complex spinal conditions like stenosis and scoliosis using small-access surgical methods
• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery for conditions such as spina bifida and craniosynostosis

Dr Yılmaz completed specialised neurosurgery training at the Yale School of Medicine – one of the most prestigious medical programmes in the United States.

• Specialises in removing brain tumours and treating herniated discs
• Uses minimally invasive spinal techniques to help patients recover faster
• Certified by AOSpine – a global authority in surgical spine care
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Spine Association
• Graduated from Turkey's Marmara University Medical School

Professor Kocabicak is a leading authority in functional neurosurgery and the founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association.

• Specialises in deep brain stimulation (DBS) – a surgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes to treat Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Completed a PhD at Maastricht University in the Netherlands specifically focusing on DBS techniques
• Chair of the Stereotactic, Functional, Pain and Epilepsy Surgery group for the Turkish Neurosurgical Association
• Serves on the functional group committee for the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS)

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

Dr Ramazan Uyar is a leading neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya with award-winning research in vagus nerve stimulation. He has held senior leadership roles, including Chief Physician at multi-specialty hospitals.

• Specialises in complex aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumour removal
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery including fetal spina bifida cases
• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery for lumbar and neck hernias
• Uses Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for non-surgical tumour treatment
• Winner of the prestigious Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize

Professor Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He specialises in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for both brain and spine conditions.

• Performs endoscopic brain surgery – a minimally invasive approach for quicker recovery
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar and cervical disc surgery for herniated discs
• Treats complex vascular conditions including brain aneurysms and AVMs
• Uses CyberKnife and Gamma Knife for precise, non-surgical tumor targeting
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Kaptanoglu is a leading neurosurgeon who pioneered stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries. He formerly headed the neurosurgery department at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top academic hospitals.

• Specialises in complex spinal deformities including scoliosis and kyphosis
• Performs minimally invasive and thoracoscopic spinal surgery for faster recovery
• Expert in difficult brain tumours such as gliomas and pituitary adenomas
• Completed a high-level research fellowship at the University of Toronto
• Recipient of multiple awards for groundbreaking spinal regeneration research

Dr. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.

He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).

Associate Professor Akcakaya is a specialist neurosurgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with fellowships from leading international centres in Germany and Israel.

• Completed a fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Expert in microsurgery of peripheral nerves and brachial plexus – the network of nerves sending signals from the spine to the limbs
• Specialises in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife – high-precision radiation treatments that target tumours without surgery
• Formerly an Assistant Professor at Istinye University Medical Faculty

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.