Best Brain Cyst Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ertugrul Pinar is a specialist neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who provides dedicated care for both adult and paediatric brain and spine diseases.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Focuses on intraventricular masses – growths found within the brain's fluid-filled cavities
• Treats complex conditions including cerebral vascular aneurysms and skull base tumours
• Manages paediatric cases requiring specialized surgical intervention for brain and spine issues

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Melih Uc is an US-trained neurosurgeon who has performed over 900 successful neurological procedures throughout his career.

• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States
• Specialises in managing complex brain diseases and tumours at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Published research on minimally invasive surgical approaches in leading international medical journals
• Focuses on treating intracranial issues like hydrocephalus and cerebral haemorrhages
• Trained at Bakirkoy Hospital, one of Turkey's premier neurological treatment centres

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Medipol University, specialising in precise stereotactic procedures and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in intraoperative MRI and microneurosurgical techniques
• Completed a 4-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) specialist programme
• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a non-invasive treatment using targeted radiation beams
• Holds a PhD in Deep Brain Stimulation from Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic and Functional section

Professor Erhan Arslan is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive techniques for brain and spinal conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery to drain or remove cysts with smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Trained as a clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland
• Holds a Professorship in Neurosurgery, training the next generation of specialist surgeons
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery, managing congenital brain anomalies in children
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, contributing to research on brain injury and recovery

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya who uses endoscopic techniques to treat brain conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery using smaller incisions for quicker patient recovery
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a precise, non-surgical treatment for deep-seated lesions
• Trained at the Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Hospital, a premier centre for neurology and neurosurgery
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery, managing complex brain and spinal conditions in children
• Actively publishes research on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery

Professor Ersoy Kocabicak is a leading neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital and the Rector of Atlas University, bringing senior academic expertise to complex brain surgery.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery, focusing on intracranial tumours and brain cysts
• Holds a PhD from Maastricht University for research into clinical and scientific aspects of the brain
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's neuro-oncological surgery teaching group
• Expert in stereotactic surgery, a method using 3D imaging for pinpoint precision in brain procedures
• Published 46 international articles on brain mapping and surgical techniques

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who received the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for his research into nerve stimulation.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery for infants and children with brain cysts
• Performs cerebrospinal tumour surgery to remove growths from the brain and spine
• Manages hydrocephalus cases using shunts or endoscopic surgery to drain fluid
• Awarded for his work on Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) by the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Expertise in aneurysm surgery and complex spinal procedures for neck and lumbar hernias

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

PROF. DR. HASAN ÖZGÜR ÖZDEMİR

Neurosurgery

Language;

Turkish, English

TITLES;

Attending Physician

EDUCATION;

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) 1987-1995

EXPERİENCE[1]Akdeniz University Department of Neurosurgery 1996-2002

Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery (Specialist) 2003-2007

Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Assistant Professor) 2007-2012

Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Associate Professor) 2012-2017Medical Park Antalya 

Hospital Complex 2018-Present

Areas of interest;

Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery

Cervical Disc (Neck Hernia) Surgery

Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Vascular (brain-vascular aneurysm and AVM) operations

Spine Tumors

Spine Fractures

Brain Tumors

MEMBERSHİPS;

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Turkish Medical Association

AWARDS;

2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place

COURSES AN SERTİFİCATES;

Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Course

Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a PhD-qualified neurosurgeon who completed a research fellowship at the University of Toronto, focusing on complex cranial and spinal regeneration.

• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Specialises in complex cranial microsurgery to treat brain tumours and cysts
• Former Head of Department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Won the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award for his clinical work
• Authored 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes

Dr. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.

He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).

Professor Savas Ceylan is a leader in neurosurgery, having performed over 5,600 successful endoscopic surgeries with a focus on delicate brain and sellar region pathologies.

• Specialises in endoscopic drainage – a minimally invasive way to treat cysts through small openings for faster healing
• Formerly the Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for over two decades
• Completed advanced subspecialty training in Birmingham, UK, focusing on complex neurological conditions
• Active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Associate Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a specialist neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed a prestigious clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Specialises in microsurgery, a technique using high-powered microscopes for better precision and smaller incisions
• Performs functional neurosurgery to treat complex brain conditions with targeted neurological mapping
• Serves as Associate Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, training the next generation of surgeons
• Completed international clinical training in peripheral nerve reconstruction at Tel Aviv University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr Serkan Kitis is a dedicated neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in university clinical settings.

• Specialises in neurosurgery focusing on cranial conditions and nerve-related disorders
• Completed intensive residency training at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed complex surgical cases at leading Turkish university and state hospitals
• Focuses on precision-based surgical techniques for managing delicate brain and nerve issues

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Associate Professor Akin Akakin completed a neuroanatomy fellowship at the University of Florida, specialising in microsurgical techniques for complex brain conditions.

• Performed over 3,000 successful neurosurgical procedures throughout his career
• Expert in neurovascular surgery, focusing on delicate blood vessel repairs within the brain
• Published extensive research on neuroanatomy in leading international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialist centre for neuropsychiatry

Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine, specialising in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.

• Performed over 1,100 successful neurosurgical procedures throughout his career
• Awarded First Prize as a top young neurosurgeon by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Expertise in skull-base anatomy, vital for accessing deep brain cysts safely
• Current member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialises in neuro-radiology to improve diagnostic accuracy before surgery