Neurosurgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Samanci is a leading expert in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation at the Medipol PARMER centre, specialising in surgical solutions for movement disorders.

• Completed a specialised clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotactic neurosurgery at Koç University
• Secretary of the Turkish Neuromodulation Society and member of the Deep Brain Stimulation Society
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and dystonia patients with medication-resistant symptoms
• Underwent advanced training in spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation at the University of Cologne in Germany

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

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Professor Bozbuga is a leading neurosurgeon at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, where he performs delicate microsurgical resections for complex brain and spinal tumours.

• Specialises in skull base surgery, managing pituitary adenomas and other conditions in hard-to-reach brain areas
• Performs trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy – an approach through the nose to remove tumours without large incisions
• Expert in neurovascular surgery, treating delicate vascular conditions and aneurysms
• Former Professor at Istanbul University, Turkey's top-ranked medical school

Dr Eldaniz Mammadli is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training from world-leading neurological institutes in the USA and France.

• Completed a clinical observership at the Barrow Neurological Institute in the USA
• Specialises in microneurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures
• Trained in spinal surgery across cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise includes stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi has performed 1,100+ pituitary tumor surgeries. He leads the neurosurgery department at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital – Turkey's largest medical complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base and neuro-oncological surgery
• Performs 20–25 pituitary surgeries monthly using minimally invasive techniques
• Uses endoscopic transnasal resection – removing tumors through the nose for faster recovery
• Trained at the prestigious Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Manages both adult and paediatric neurosurgical cases including brain tumours

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 Tugcu is a leading neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He previously served as the Chief of Neurosurgery at one of Turkey's largest specialised nerve disease hospitals.

• Specialises in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Performs endoscopic skull base surgery using minimally invasive nose-entry techniques
• Expert in craniovertebral junction surgery for complex neck and skull connections
• Highly skilled in neurovascular surgery to treat brain blood vessel conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty – a top-tier medical institution

Associate Professor Rafet Ozay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University Hospital with deep expertise in neurovascular surgery.

• Specialises in neurovascular microsurgery and endovascular procedures for blood vessel disorders
• Serves as Associate Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group
• Previously held senior roles at Gülhane Faculty of Medicine and Etlik City Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Highly trained in combining surgical and minimally invasive endovascular techniques

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 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 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

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

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

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

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. 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.