Best CyberKnife for brain tumor Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Mustafa Solak completed an advanced oncology fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States – consistently ranked as the top cancer hospital globally.

• Specialises in treating complex brain tumours including glioblastoma and astrocytoma
• Integrates systemic therapies with precision radiation protocols for advanced malignancies
• Focuses on evidence-based medical oncology for solid and hematological tumours
• Practices at Hisar Hospital – one of Turkey's premier JCI-accredited medical centres

Professor Banu Atalar completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University, training under the pioneers of CyberKnife technology.

• Focuses 75 per cent of her clinical practice on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
• Sits on the Scientific Meeting Organisation Committee for the Radiosurgery Society
• Recognised as an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology
• Current President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published 70 plus peer-reviewed papers on advanced radiation oncology outcomes

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a leading specialist in stereotactic radiosurgery with over 30 international publications on functional neurosurgery and brain tumour treatments.

• Holds a Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship from Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Completed specialised training in fractionated radiosurgery for optic nerve tumours
• Member of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society and Leksell Gamma Knife Society
• Spent time at Zurich University Hospital focusing on microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI
• Serves as a board member for the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's functional section

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Associate Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a German-trained expert who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School.

• Specialises in precise stereotactic techniques required for CyberKnife and functional neurosurgery
• Associate Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty
• International clinical fellowship in peripheral nerve reconstruction from Tel Aviv University
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital – a leading centre for neuro-oncology

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite neuro-oncology expertise from Johns Hopkins University to the treatment of complex brain tumours at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founding Chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Completed specialist micro neurosurgery training at Zurich University
• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery techniques from the University of Pittsburgh
• Established the first Turkish neurosurgery clinic accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published over 110 scientific papers on advanced neurosurgical outcomes

Professor Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with the top-tier Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in precise stereotactic radiosurgery using the CyberKnife system
• Trained at Kocaeli University in advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Expert in using MR Linac for real-time tumour tracking
• Experienced in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy delivery platforms
• Member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University. Dr. Sari handles complex cases involving brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. He participated in the accreditation process for the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and robotic spine surgery.
• Performs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain conditions.
• Treats cerebral aneurysms, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.

Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.

• Published 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters.
• Completed training at the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Obtained specialized training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Marseille, France.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital in Istanbul.

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.

Award-winning neurosurgeon Ramazan Uyar specialises in complex cerebrospinal tumour surgery at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for neurosurgical research
• Expertise includes aneurysm surgery and paediatric neurosurgery
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at Sanliurfa State Hospital
• Focuses on precision spine surgery and hydrocephalus treatments
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly technical neurosurgeon specialising in complex brain and spine tumours at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Focuses on precise tumour management including pituitary and spine lesions
• Expertise includes microsurgery for brain aneurysms and peripheral nerve conditions
• Holds the title of Associate Professor – a senior academic rank for surgical specialists
• Specialises in managing spinal fractures and complex hernias within the back and neck

Professor Mete Karatay leads the neurosurgery department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in complex brain and spinal cord tumour removals for both adults and children.

• Performs microsurgical resection of brain and cerebellum tumours with high-definition imaging
• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery including hydrocephalus and congenital spinal conditions
• Expert in functional neurosurgery including Vagal Nerve Stimulation for epilepsy
• Handles vascular neurosurgery for intracranial aneurysms and cavernomas
• Academic leader at Istinye University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is an accomplished neurosurgeon who completed a specialized fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

• Completed advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery under Professor Selcuk Peker
• Specialises in treating complex brain tumours, including meningiomas and high-grade neuroepithelial tumours
• Published research on 3D-printed skull reconstruction and spinal vascular conditions
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Cal focuses on complex cases like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care.

• Performs specialized procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Treats specific conditions such as Chiari malformation and vestibular schwannoma.
• Published research on brain tumor markers and surgical techniques for cervical corpectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.