Best Acoustic Neuroma Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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.

Dr Melih Uc completed specialised neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin, focusing on complex brain tumours and neurological conditions.

• Specialises in treating brain tumours and skull base lesions
• Published research on minimally invasive surgical approaches
• Trained at Bakirkoy Hospital, a renowned centre for neurological diseases
• Expertise includes managing cerebral haemorrhages and brain aneurysms
• Focuses on microsurgical techniques to preserve nerve function during tumour removal

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon who focuses on Gamma Knife Radiosurgery – a non-invasive way to treat acoustic neuromas without incisions.

• Trained in intraoperative MRI and microneurosurgery at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland
• Holds a PhD fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation from Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Former board member of the Turkish Skull Base Society and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Member of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society and Leksell Gamma Knife Society

Professor Erhan Arslan is a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik who specialises in microsurgical techniques for tumours at the base of the skull.

• Performs minimally invasive neurosurgery – uses smaller incisions for less trauma and faster recovery
• Completed a clinical observership at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a leading European neurosurgical centre
• Holds full Professorship status at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on tumour outcomes in prestigious international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery

Professor Guclu specialises in the surgical removal of brain tumours at VM Medical Park Florya, using Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat growths without traditional incisions.

• Performs Gamma Knife surgery, a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted radiation to destroy tumours
• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery – uses tiny cameras for smaller entries and faster healing
• Trained at the Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Hospital, Turkey's premier centre for neurology and neurosurgery
• Published research in prestigious journals on improving outcomes in brain tumour management
• Expert in cerebrovascular surgery for complex cases involving brain blood vessels

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who specialises in complex cerebrospinal tumour surgery.

• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research into vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
• Focuses on aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumour removal with microsurgical techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Handles paediatric neurosurgery and complex spine cases alongside skull base tumours

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who achieved first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society national proficiency exam.

• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on tumour microsurgery – precise removal of growths while protecting vital brain-vascular functions
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of the most prestigious medical faculties in the region
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques – reduces pain and hospital stays for complex skull base procedures

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with intensive training from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Specialises in central nervous system tumours including acoustic neuroma management
• Completed focused training in cerebrovascular surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Expert in peripheral nerve surgery to help preserve facial movement after tumour removal
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major surgical hub

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and has led multiple university neurosurgery departments.

• Specialises in complex cranial surgeries to remove brain tumours like acoustic neuromas
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award multiple times for his clinical work

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.

Professor Savas Ceylan is a leading neurosurgeon who has performed over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries. He serves on the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery for acoustic neuromas and pituitary tumours
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to access tumours through natural nasal passages
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for over two decades
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery at the Midland Centre in Birmingham
• Active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk serves as a specialist neurosurgeon who trained under the world-renowned Professor M. Gazi Yasargil at Saint Louis University, USA.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Yeditepe University Hospital under leading neurosurgical experts
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine, bringing deep scientific insight to brain tumour cases
• Specialises in neuro-oncology focusing on the surgical management of complex skull-base tumours
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Turkish Neuro-oncology Group
• Trained at several major Turkish teaching hospitals including Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Serkan Kitis is a senior neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specialising in complex brain and nerve surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in neurosurgery – focuses on tumours affecting the cranial nerves and brainstem
• Served as a specialist at Bezmialem University, a major Turkish medical research centre
• Focused on microsurgical techniques to preserve hearing and facial nerve function
• Recognised for managing both surgical and non-surgical cases of nerve-related tumours

Professor Ilhan Elmaci is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey and a leading expert in complex microsurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Uses neuromonitorization to protect facial nerves and hearing during acoustic neuroma removal
• Trained in neuro-oncology and vascular surgery at Johns Hopkins University in the United States
• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery with training from the University of Pittsburgh
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society (ESBS)
• Performs awake craniotomies to preserve brain function in critical cases

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a senior neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in complex tumours of the skull base.

• Accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised in neurosurgery at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Highly skilled in treating tumours located near sensitive cranial nerves
• Authored numerous academic papers on neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes
• Previously helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. His dedication to patient care and achieving natural-looking results has earned him recognition as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey.

He has been acknowledged by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' and holds the title of 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. The doctor is a member of several prestigious societies, including the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who holds specialized certification in the management of vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery.

• Completed advanced Leksell Gamma Knife training in France for non-invasive tumour treatment
• Former Professor at Istanbul Medical Faculty with decades of university-level leadership
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles focusing on complex neurosurgical outcomes
• Fellowship trained in Finland under world-leading experts in microsurgical techniques
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies following a five-year training cycle

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a senior neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious neuroanatomy fellowship at the University of Florida – a global leader in brain surgery training.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to treat complex tumours and vascular brain diseases
• Uses microsurgical approaches – precise techniques that protect healthy brain tissue and speed up recovery
• Serves as a senior specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Active researcher with numerous publications in international medical journals
• Focuses on skull base surgery and intricate neuroanatomical cases

Associate Professor Baran Yil has performed over 1,100 neurological procedures and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Yale School of Medicine.

• Specialises in skull-base anatomy for the precise removal of complex tumours
• Completed specialised cerebrovascular training at Yale in the United States
• Recognised with the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in Turkey
• Served as an instructor for professional courses on skull-base surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine

Associate Professor Kenan Kapici is a master of microsurgery who previously served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University. He specialises in delicate procedures involving the skull base and peripheral nerves.

• Trained in advanced microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty to handle intricate nerve tumours
• Former Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Completed specialised neuroanatomy training to improve surgical precision in complex cases
• University lecturer who has trained the next generation of specialist neurosurgeons