168 Best Neurosurgery Doctors in Turkey

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 Mehmet Hakan Sahin is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, recently recognised with the 2024 Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award. He has completed specialist training at the University of Wisconsin (UW Health) in the USA.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology, treating brain, skull base, and pituitary gland tumours
• Expert in microneurosurgery for aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery for disc herniation and scoliosis
• Won first prize at the Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy international competition
• Experienced in functional neurosurgery, including epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia care

Dr Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital with advanced European training in both brain and spinal procedures.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – uses smaller incisions for faster recovery and less post-op pain
• Trained in functional neurosurgery and head injury management through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs 3D printer-assisted hypophysectomy for precise removal of pituitary gland tumours
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine

Dr Ali Akay specialises in neurological microsurgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focused his specialist training at the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniations – use of microscopes for smaller incisions and quicker healing
• Expert in brain tumour removals and pituitary adenoma surgery
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia – a chronic pain condition affecting the face nerves
• Manages hydrocephalus and complex vascular conditions of the brain
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specialising in minimally invasive techniques that offer patients faster recovery and reduced pain.

• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical procedures for complex spinal and brain conditions
• Uses endoscopic skull base surgery to remove pituitary tumours through the nose
• Provides functional neurosurgery including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease
• Offers endoscopic third ventriculostomy as a shunt-free option for hydrocephalus
• Published 21 research papers in international journals on surgical anatomy

Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who specialises in complex mechanical and neurological spine conditions.

• Completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the USA
• Expert in treating spinal tumours, scoliosis, and degenerative neck and back hernias
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Published 47 international peer-reviewed articles on advanced spinal trauma and recovery

Professor Sabri Aydin is a leading functional neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious CNS George Ablin International Fellowship in the USA. He currently serves as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Biruni University.

• Specialises in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders
• Focuses on neuromodulation and surgical solutions for spasticity
• Completed clinical fellowships at Oregon Health and Science University
• Contributes to international research on pain management and neurosurgery

Associate Professor Onuk is a highly regarded specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, where he focuses on precision surgical techniques for complex urological and pelvic conditions.

• Specialises in nerve-sparing surgery to preserve function after radical procedures
• Uses minimally invasive methods for stress urinary incontinence to reduce recovery time
• Expert in endoscopic treatment for ureteral polyps and bladder stone removal
• Published extensive research on prostate cancer detection and erectile dysfunction recovery

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spine surgery specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Treats complex conditions including spinal tumours, scoliosis, and medication-resistant spinal infections
• Holds international memberships with AO Spine and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia's neurosurgery department

Dr Halil Olgun has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specialises in treating complex spinal disorders and brain-related cancers.

• Treats scoliosis and canal stenosis using surgical spine correction
• Addresses neck hernias and conditions requiring neuro-oncology expertise
• Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Received a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health
• Regularly presents research at international neurosurgery conferences

Professor Kapici heads the Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University and brings elite microsurgery training from GATA Military Medical Faculty.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for precise work on delicate brain and spine tissues
• Performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – a neuromodulation technique used to treat movement disorders
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Expert in Gamma Knife procedures – non-invasive radiation treatment for brain tumours

Dr Evren Sandal specialises in high-precision neurosurgery, having completed advanced laboratory and clinical training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Focuses on craniocervical junction surgery near the spinal cord
• Expert in skull base surgery and cerebral bypass techniques
• Trained under the renowned Professor M. Sedat Çağlı
• Board-certified in Brain and Neurosurgery since 2015
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Associate Professor Abdullah Emre Tacyildiz is a specialist neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital with a strong background in academic research and complex spinal care.

• Treats lumbar and cervical herniated discs to relieve chronic nerve pain
• Specialises in spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal that causes leg weakness
• Manages brain tumours and traumatic head and neck injuries
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious Bakirkoy Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Hospital
• Active member of several international professional neurosurgery societies

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in anaesthesiology and algology, focusing on complex pain management for neurosurgical and spinal conditions.

• Completed a fellowship in pain management (algology) at Istanbul Capa Medical Faculty
• Specialises in ozone therapy and innovative pain relief for herniated disks
• Expert in critical care and cardiac anaesthesia for patient safety during surgery
• Former Chief Physician with extensive experience in international medical standards
• Fluent in English, Farsi, and Turkish to support international patients

Dr Naki Keles is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on muscle-sparing endoscopic spine techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery for faster rehabilitation
• Uses minimally invasive methods for both cervical and lumbar herniations
• Performs surgical repair for spine fractures using small-incision techniques
• Provides advanced care for complex spinal conditions including spinal cord abscesses
• Practices at BAH International, a leading centre for specialised spine treatment

Dr Gokhan Gurkan is a highly trained neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He successfully passed the European Board of Neurosurgery examination, a prestigious international standard for surgical expertise.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar surgery – a minimally invasive approach for faster recovery
• Treats brain aneurysms using clipping techniques to prevent life-threatening bleeds
• Performs microvascular surgery for conditions like trigeminal neuralgia involving facial nerve pain
• Expert in spinal collapse surgeries like kyphoplasty to stabilise vertebrae after injury
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurovascular Group