Brain Cyst Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital specialising in minimally invasive brain and spinal surgery.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Holds European Board of Neurosurgery certification after completing a four-year specialist programme
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery which uses precise mapping to treat complex brain lesions
• Awarded second prize for best clinical presentation by the Nervous System Surgery Society
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Professor Bozbuga leads neurosurgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing elite expertise from Turkey's first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Specialises in skull base surgery – a precise technique for cysts in hard-to-reach areas
• Expert in neuro-oncology focusing on complex brain tumours and cyst management
• Recognised authority in neurovascular surgery for cases involving blood vessel complications
• Professor at Istanbul Medical School – one of the country's most established medical institutions

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

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 Bekir Tugcu is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Uses endoscopic techniques to treat cysts and tumours through the nose or small incisions
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major neurological education and training hospital
• Professor at Health Sciences University with deep expertise in neurovascular surgery
• Completed extensive training in cerebrovascular diseases at Istanbul University

Professor Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focused his training on surgical oncology and tumour management.

• Completed specific training in cerebrovascular surgery to manage blood vessel issues around the brain
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre
• Focuses on functional neurosurgery and pain management for complex neurological cases

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Professor Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for complex cranial and spinal conditions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery which uses smaller incisions for less trauma and quicker recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise in functional neurosurgery and management of head injuries
• Published researcher on the treatment of large neural cysts and spinal conditions
• Completed specialised training in surgical neuroanatomy and advanced spinal surgery

Associate Professor Evren Sandal completed a fellowship in skull base surgery and cerebral bypass at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to treat complex blood vessel and structural brain issues
• Focuses on skull base procedures which allow access to hard-to-reach areas with precision
• Expert in craniocervical junction surgery involving the delicate area where the skull meets the spine
• Trained at Ege University and continues research in microsurgical bypass techniques
• Practises at Medicalpoint International Hospital using high-magnification surgical methods

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly regarded neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at UCLA in the United States.

• Specialises in neurosurgery and complex spinal procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
• Formerly a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia School of Medicine
• Member of international surgical bodies including AO Spine and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Subspecialised training in spinal surgery from the American Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise in surgical neurosurgery and minimal intervention techniques for brain and nerve care

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak leads the neurosurgery department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex brain and spine interventions.

• Performs microsurgical resection for brain cysts to relieve pressure and restore function
• Expertise in pituitary surgery – accesses the brain through the nose to avoid large incisions
• Specialises in peripheral nerve surgery to repair damaged nerves outside the brain
• Experienced in managing both benign and malignant brain tumours
• Focuses on precision-based aneurysm surgery to prevent life-threatening bleeds

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on delicate microsurgical procedures for the brain and spine.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-magnification tools for smaller incisions and more precise tissue repair
• Treats complex brain tumours and cysts using targeted surgical techniques
• Manages spinal conditions including scoliosis and spinal canal narrowing
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a high-ranking neurosurgeon who previously led the neurosurgery department at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for the brain and spine at Memorial Bodrum Hospital
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award for his research contributions
• Awarded Best Paper by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society for research on brain haemorrhage
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Former Chief Assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who specialises in microsurgery for complex cranial conditions.

• Trained in microsurgery at the GATA Military Medical Faculty – a technique used for precise cyst removal with minimal impact on healthy brain tissue
• Lectures in neurosurgery at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine, helping train the next generation of brain specialists
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published extensive research on intracranial masses and traumatic hematomas in several peer-reviewed medical journals

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a specialist neurosurgeon who trained at the Free University of Berlin in neuroendoscopy for brain and spinal treatments.

• Specialises in neuroendoscopy, using a small camera to treat brain cysts with minimal trauma and faster healing
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center, leading complex neurological care programmes
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, staying current with international surgical protocols
• Fellowship trained in microsurgery and spinal endoscopic surgery for precise, small-incision procedures

Professor Mete Karatay leads the neurosurgery team at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in microsurgical and endoscopic removals of brain and spinal tumours.

• Treats both adults and children with complex brain cysts and tumours
• Uses neuro-navigation to map the brain precisely, meaning smaller incisions
• Performs Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for neurological symptom management
• Fellow of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published widely on clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology and spine surgery