Brain tumor removal Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Nurperi Gazioglu is a highly focused neurosurgeon who specialised in endoscopic pituitary surgery through intensive training at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University.

• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Istanbul University – a leading Turkish institution
• Undertook multiple fellowships in France at Hopital Lariboisiere and Groupe Hospitalier Necker–Enfants Malades
• Advanced training in epilepsy surgery focusing on the hippocampal region and functional neurosurgery
• Expertise in molecular genetics applied to clinical neurosurgery for targeted treatment planning

Associate Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the United States.

• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Specialises in skull-base anatomy and complex neurosurgical procedures
• Instructs other surgeons in deep brain stimulation and cadaveric skull-base courses
• Member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Highly trained in cerebrovascular research and surgical techniques at Yale

Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with advanced European Board certification.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Hannover Medical School in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Expert in microsurgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction for complex tumor cases
• Full Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty with deep academic expertise
• Maintains European Association of Neurosurgical Societies membership and certification
• Specialises in using minimally invasive techniques for both brain and spine surgery

Professor Kenan Kapici is the former Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions. He brings high-level academic leadership to the surgical management of complex brain tumours.

• Completed specialised microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Master's degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and peripheral nerve surgery techniques
• Served as Clinic Chief at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital for five years

Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a neurosurgeon and professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in skull base surgery, neurovascular procedures, and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Bozbuga graduated from and completed his residency at Istanbul University Medical School.

• Expertise in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor removal.
• Treats cerebral artery aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including trans-sphenoidal adenomectomy and brain aneurysm repair.
• Contributed to numerous international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.

Professor Erol Akgul is a lead Interventional Neuroradiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital specialising in complex vascular and tumour-related neurological cases.

• Holds a professorship at one of Turkey's largest medical research institutions
• Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Specialist in minimally invasive guided procedures for delicate cranial cases
• Translates research into clinical practice through the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

2010 - 2012

M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

2002 - 2010

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

1993 - 1998

İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yontem Yaman is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She focuses on the medical management of children with complex tumours.

• Treats paediatric patients at one of Turkey's largest university hospitals
• Expertise in medical oncology protocols for childhood brain tumours
• Part of a multidisciplinary team for paediatric cancer cases
• Collaborates with neurosurgery units for post-surgical care

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a specialist neurosurgeon who reached his senior academic rank at the prestigious Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Hospital for Neurological Diseases.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary gland procedures
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for the removal of complex brain tumours
• Involved in establishing the Neurosurgery Clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Published author and researcher in the field of clinical neurosurgery
• Recognised for his expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques

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.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Award-winning neurosurgeon Associate Professor Ramazan Uyar specialises in complex brain and spinal cord tumour removals at Medical Park Antalya. He won the prestigious Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for his neurological research at Istanbul University.

• Focuses on both adult and paediatric neurosurgery for tumour cases
• Performs delicate aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumour resections
• Expert in treating cerebellum prolapse and hydrocephalus conditions
• Previously served as Chief Physician at several major state hospitals
• Trained at the highly regarded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Tufan Cansever is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Cansever won the Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award for his contributions. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain management.

• Performs brain and spinal tumor removals and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, spine cysts, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society.

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

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.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Medipol University. He completed advanced training in intraoperative MRI applications at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland.

• Specialises in precise Gamma Knife treatment for brain tumours
• Completed a four-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Contributed to 32 international publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Serves as a visiting scientist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands