Brain tumor Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Kenan Kapici is a leading neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals and a former Head of Neurosurgery with expert training in microsurgery.

• Specialises in brain tumour removal using microsurgery for maximum precision and safer recovery
• Completed specialist microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Istanbul Vatan Hospital
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Master's degree in health management ensures high standards of clinical oversight

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a senior neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who specialises in complex neuro-oncology and skull base surgery.

• Focuses on neuro-oncology to treat tumours located deep within the brain and skull base
• Uses neurovascular surgery techniques to manage tumours affecting critical blood vessels
• Performs spine and spinal cord surgery for tumours involving the central nervous system
• Maintains an academic profile with extensive publications in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Directly trains neurosurgeons as a professor at a specialised brain hospital

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.

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading authority in endoscopic skull base surgery – a technique that reaches brain tumours through the nose to avoid large incisions.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain and pituitary tumours
• Uses endoscopic methods to reduce scarring and speed up hospital recovery
• Former Associate Professor at Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital for Neurological Diseases
• Established the Neurosurgery Clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Professor Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with training from the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed specialist training in neuro-oncology focusing on complex tumour management
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained in cerebrovascular surgery for managing tumours near major blood vessels
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and modern pain management protocols
• Specialises in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve repairs

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated specialist who focuses on complex cranial surgery, including gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumours.

• Completed a PhD in advanced neuroscience for deeper expertise in brain function
• Trained as a research fellow at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Awarded multiple scientific research prizes by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published 100 research articles and edited seven medical books on surgical techniques

Associate Professor Evren Sandal is a neurosurgical specialist who completed intensive training in skull base surgery and cerebral bypass at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery – repairing blood vessels in the brain to treat tumours safely
• Expert in craniocervical junction surgery – managing complex tumours where the skull meets the spine
• Performs skull base surgery – using specialised paths to reach tumours without disturbing brain tissue
• Trained alongside globally recognised experts at Ege University and the University of Wisconsin
• Published research focused on surgical outcomes for craniocervical junction disorders

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a US-trained neurosurgeon who held research fellowships at UCLA and the University of Virginia. He manages complex cases involving tumours of the brain and spine at Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Specialises in surgical neurosurgery for tumours affecting the central nervous system
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions that lead to less scarring and faster recovery
• Member of AO Spine International and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Performed research at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center on spinal surgical techniques
• Academic background as a Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu uses high-tech 3D printing to plan precise pituitary tumour removals at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialises in transsphenoidal hypophysectomy – removing tumours through the nose to avoid visible scars and speed up recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expert in neuroanatomy and minimally invasive techniques for intracranial cases
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgical research

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 Ali Akay is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital specialising in the surgical removal of complex brain and pituitary tumours.

• Specialises in brain tumour microsurgery – uses high-powered microscopes to remove tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Performs pituitary adenoma surgery – removes tumours from the pituitary gland to restore hormonal balance
• Expert in trigeminal neuralgia treatment – addresses severe facial pain through surgical intervention
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Ege University – one of the region's leading medical research institutions

Professor Kenan Kibici is a microsurgery specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, holding a Master's degree in healthcare management and extensive neurosurgical training.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for precise tumour removal with minimal impact on healthy brain tissue
• Published research on large meningioma variants and intracranial hematomas
• Lecturer in neurosurgery at Altanbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a highly academic neurosurgeon who previously led the neurosurgery department at Maltepe University for over a decade.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology for both benign and malignant brain tumours
• Awarded the Hamit Ziya Gokalp prize for his contributions to neurosurgery
• Former Chief Assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Recognised for research into protecting brain tissue after neurological trauma

Professor Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the surgical removal of complex brain and spine tumours.

• Performs microsurgery to remove tumours with high precision while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Manages both primary tumours and metastatic cases that have spread to the central nervous system
• Uses specialised techniques for spinal canal narrowing and complex vertebral reconstructions
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a centre geared towards international surgical standards

The doctor specializes in advanced spinal procedures, with a primary clinical focus on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery. Expertise includes the surgical management of complex spine fractures and the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for both cervical and lumbar herniations.