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Savas Ceylan

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Ceylan is a global pioneer in endoscopic neurosurgery, having performed over 5,629 successful endoscopic procedures throughout his distinguished career.

    • Specialises in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – a minimally invasive technique through the nose to remove tumours with no external scars
    • Treated more than 4,380 pituitary adenomas and 120 chordomas
    • Completed specialized training in stereotactic neurosurgery and syringomyelia at The Midland Centre in Birmingham, UK
    • Serves as a key member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee
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Package price fromAUD $9,967

Ozdogan Selcuk

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Selcuk trained under the legendary Professor M. Gazi Yasargil, a world-recognised pioneer in modern neurosurgery. He currently leads complex surgical cases at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul.

    • Specialises in neurovascular surgery and neuro-oncology for brain tumour removal
    • Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine, using genetic insights for precise surgical planning
    • Performs minimally invasive procedures for herniated discs and spinal stenosis
    • Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Fellowship trained at Saint Louis University, USA, and Yeditepe University Hospital
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Umut Dogu

  • 10 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Umut Dogu is a neurosurgery specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He focused on complex spinal care at the Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center.

    • Specialises in degenerative spine diseases like lumbar and cervical disc herniations
    • Treats traumatic injuries including vertebral fractures and spinal cord instability
    • Manages primary and metastatic spinal tumours using surgical intervention
    • Performs neuromodulation and spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain
    • Expert in vertebroplasty to stabilise fractures caused by osteoporosis
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Package price fromAUD $8,568

Hakan Hanimoglu

  • 25 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Hanimoglu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He has held senior clinical roles at several of Turkey's most prestigious university medical centres.

    • Specialises in neurosurgery for the brain and spine
    • Taught as a specialist at Istanbul Biruni University
    • Served at Koç University Hospital's brain and nerve surgery department
    • Expertise includes complex neurosurgical cases and nerve repairs
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
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Package price fromAUD $4,699

Serkan Kitis

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Kitis has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures and more than 900 brain tumour operations focusing on patient recovery and outcomes.

    • Specialises in complex cerebrovascular conditions including cerebral aneurysms and AVMs
    • Treats spinal conditions such as stenosis, herniated disks, and spinal cord abscesses
    • Performs both traditional and minimally invasive surgery for paediatric craniostenosis
    • Practices at Memorial Şişli, a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with advanced neurosurgical technology
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Package price fromAUD $4,699

Mehmet Yasar Kaynar

  • 46 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Kaynar leads neurosurgical care at Memorial Sisli Hospital and previously headed the neurosurgery department at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty.

    • Focuses on neurovascular conditions involving the brain's blood vessels
    • Served as Director of the Istanbul University Institute of Neurological Sciences
    • Chaired the Neurovascular Group of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Held a leadership position on the Turkish Neurosurgery Association board
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Package price fromAUD $4,699

Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk

  • 18 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Ozturk Ozluk is a neurosurgery specialist at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital. She completed part of her specialist training at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

    • Trained at Oregon Health and Science University in the USA
    • Focused on neurosurgery within the prestigious Acibadem Health Group
    • Completed specialization training at Marmara University Training and Research Hospital
    • Practises at one of Istanbul's most reputable private medical centres
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Package price fromAUD $4,699

Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Elmaci is a pioneer in neurosurgery who trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil – the 'father of microneurosurgery' – in Zurich.

    • Specialises in complex brain and spinal tumours, vascular diseases, and pituitary adenomas
    • Uses advanced neuronavigation and neuromonitoring to protect healthy tissue during surgery
    • Fellowship-trained in neuro-oncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
    • Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey and board member of the European body
    • Led Turkey's first clinic to achieve European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation
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Package price fromAUD $4,272

Mahmut Akyuz

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Professor Akyuz serves as a leading Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital. He previously held a senior position at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine for fifteen years.

    • Treats conditions involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves
    • Focuses on surgical interventions for neurological disorders
    • Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's major medical faculties
    • Specialises in neurosurgical care for international and local patients
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Package price fromAUD $8,971

Ramazan Sari

  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Ramazan Sari has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures and holds European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) accreditation.

    • Specialises in complex spinal cord surgery, brain tumours, and cerebral aneurysms
    • Uses O-arm CT neuronavigation for minimally invasive spine procedures
    • Published 35 international papers specifically on surgical precision in spinal cord cases
    • Helping establish neurosurgery departments at Medipol and Gaziosmanpaşa universities
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Package price fromAUD $4,272

Nejat Akalan

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Akalan is a globally recognised neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who specialises in complex brain and nerve surgeries. He is a primary authority on paediatric epilepsy operations and glioma treatments.

    • Uses intraoperative MRI (iMRI) to view the brain in real-time during surgery
    • Employs the O-arm Imaging System for high-precision 3D spinal navigation
    • Treats movement disorders, skull injuries, and various nervous system conditions
    • Co-authored the major textbook Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery
    • Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
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Package price fromAUD $6,408

Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Guclu is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed elite training at the Cleveland Clinic and Saint Louis University in the USA.

    • Specialises in full-endoscopic spine operations for the neck and back
    • Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
    • Expert in cerebral aneurysm repair and complex brain tumour cases
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Published 22 international papers on advanced spinal and brain surgical outcomes
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Package price fromAUD $12,103

Onur Yaman

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Yaman is a leading neurosurgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures. He actually invented and holds the patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate used to treat pressure on the spinal cord.

    • Specialises in complex spine-related conditions and neurosurgery
    • Holds a patent for spinal laminoplasty – a procedure to relieve spinal cord pressure
    • Member of prestigious international groups including Euro Spine and AO Spine
    • Received best presentation awards for four consecutive years between 2013 and 2016
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Package price fromAUD $4,699

Naci Karacaoglan

  • 33 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Naci Karacaoglan is a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He was named one of the top ten plastic surgeons by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.

    • Specialises in complex facial reconstructions and plastic surgery procedures
    • Awarded expert status by the Ministry of Health of Turkey
    • Completed a specialist fellowship at the Breast Surgery Center in Oregon, USA
    • Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    • Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
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Package price fromAUD $6,408

Salim Senturk

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Salim Senturk is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with significant international expertise in spinal care.

    • Trained at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Spine Center
    • Completed a clinical fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital in the United States
    • Specialises in surgical management of spinal disorders and brain conditions
    • Former neurosurgeon at the prestigious Koc University Hospital in Istanbul
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Package price fromAUD $4,699

Baran Yil

  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious cerebrovascular fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. He has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures with a focus on high-risk cranial and spinal cases.

    • Specialises in complex spinal conditions, brain tumours, and cerebrovascular interventions
    • Awarded first prize for young neurosurgeons by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
    • Uses Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and tumours
    • Expert instructor who teaches advanced skull-base anatomy and microsurgical techniques
    • Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association
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Package price fromAUD $12,103

Turker Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 35 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Turker Kilic was the first Turkish specialist to undergo Gamma Knife training at Sweden's prestigious Karolinska Institute. He now leads neurosurgical care at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

    • Completed a neuro-oncology research fellowship at Harvard Medical School
    • Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – targeted radiation for brain tumours without surgery
    • Expert in spine surgeries and vascular malformation treatments
    • Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies skull base committee
    • Awarded the EANS Aesculap Research Prize for most valuable neurosurgery research
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Package price fromAUD $10,679

Salih Murat Imer

  • 41 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Imer is a leading neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who pioneered full-endoscopic spine surgery and Gamma Knife techniques in Turkey.

    • Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for skull base tumours and vestibular schwannomas
    • Completed advanced functional neurosurgery training in Finland and France
    • Certified in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
    • Former Professor and Department Head at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
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Package price fromAUD $4,272

Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Akcakaya is a specialist neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery for faster recovery
    • Performs peripheral nerve reconstruction to restore movement and sensation
    • European Board of Neurosurgery certified after finishing a four-year educational programme
    • Uses stereotactic techniques for precision treatments like Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation
    • Scientific Committee Member for international courses on endoscopic lumbar spine surgery
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Package price fromAUD $4,272

Ibrahim Ziyal

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Ibrahim Ziyal is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University who specialises in treating tumours at the base of the skull.

    • Trained at George Washington University in Washington D.C. for skull base surgery
    • Researched cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms at the São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences
    • Performs pituitary surgery focused on the gland that controls vital hormones
    • Active member of the World Federation of Neurological Surgeons and the Neuro-Oncology Association
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Bookimed Insights: Top Neurosurgery Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Neurosurgery specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 128 leading doctors. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with costs in Australia.
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#132 years of experienceEndoscopic pituitary and skull base surgeryPerformed over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries, including one of the world's largest volumes of pituitary adenoma cases. UK-trained expert and WFNS Skull Base Committee member who leads Turkey's neurosurgery academic community.
Turkey
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#215 years of experienceComplex neurovascular and spinal conditionsTrained directly by neurosurgery pioneer Professor Yasargil. He combines a PhD in Molecular Medicine with microsurgical precision for nerve-sparing brain and spine procedures.
Turkey
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#310 years of experienceDegenerative and traumatic spine conditionsSpecialises in advanced spine care for herniated discs, stenosis, and spinal fractures. Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with extensive experience in neuro-oncology and pain-focused interventions like neuromodulation.
Turkey
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#425 years of experienceUniversity-backed brain and nerve surgeryProfessor Hanimoglu is a senior neurosurgery specialist with extensive academic background. He has served as a faculty specialist at Koç University and Biruni University, focusing on brain and nerve interventions.
Turkey
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#516 years of experienceComplex brain tumours and cerebrovascular conditionsAssociate Professor who has performed 900+ brain tumour procedures. He specialises in complex Moyamoya disease and vascular neurosurgery at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.
Turkey
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#646 years of experienceNeurovascular and senior academic casesFormer Head of Neurovascular Group for the national association. He brings high-level academic expertise from directing the Institute of Neurological Sciences and leading several university neurosurgery departments.
Turkey
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#718 years of experienceUS-trained neurosurgical casesTrained at Johns Hopkins and Oregon Health and Science University. She brings international neurosurgical expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital, focusing on clinical practice within leading Turkish and American medical institutions.
Turkey
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#839 years of experienceComplex skull base and vascular neurosurgeryTrained under microneurosurgery pioneer Professor Yaşargil. He founded Turkey's Skull Base Society and uses advanced techniques like awake craniotomy and endoscopic surgery for high-risk brain and spinal cases.
Turkey
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#926 years of experienceUniversity-backed brain and nerve surgeryProfessor Akyuz is a senior specialist who spent fifteen years at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. This academic background ensures he applies rigorous, evidence-based surgical methods to complex neurological cases at Memorial Antalya.
Turkey
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#1022 years of experienceComplex spinal and brain tumour casesEANS-accredited Associate Professor who has performed 900+ procedures. He specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery using O-arm CT guidance and has published 35 papers on spinal cord surgery outcomes.
Turkey
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