Best Pediatric Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Ertugrul Pinar specialises in complex pediatric neurosurgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on treating brain and spine diseases in children, including high-risk tumour removals.

• Treats posterior fossa and skull base tumours in paediatric patients
• Manages hydrocephalus using shunt surgery to relieve brain pressure
• Expertise in vascular conditions like cerebral aneurysms and cavernomas
• Trained at Marmara University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in glial tumours and intraventricular masses

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Siriporn Cheawchanwej is an aesthetic and anti-aging physician. She holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and completed advanced training at the School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and in Facial Design at Mae Fah Luang University.

Her international training includes Restylane seminars in Sweden (2006–2008) and the International Symposium of Botulinum Toxin in Korea. She also attended the Asia Pacific Rhinoplasty Expert Forum in Seoul, the International Congress of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Seoul, and IMCAS Asia 2009.

Professor Kaptanoglu is a leading neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic who previously headed the neurosurgery department at Marmara University. He specializes in complex pediatric cases including spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto
• Pioneered autologous stem cell therapy for patients with spinal cord injuries
• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Recipient of multiple scientific research awards from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Member of international bodies including EUROSPINE and AO Spine

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk trained under Professor Gazi Yasargil, a world-recognised pioneer in neurosurgery. He provides senior expertise for complex pediatric cases involving brain and nerve conditions.

• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine – uses genetic insights to guide surgical precision
• Completed an elite fellowship in brain and nerve surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Specialises in neurovascular and neurooncology surgery focus areas
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

The doctor graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and completed specialization training in Pediatric Surgery at the same institution in 1994. With a focus on neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, oncological surgery, and more, the doctor holds a Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate since 2002.

Having participated in numerous specialized courses, including Anorectal Malformations and Repairs and International Hypospadias Courses, the doctor is a member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist plastic surgeon who brings high-level surgical expertise from his role as a Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University.

• Trained in general and plastic surgery at Vajira and Ramathibodi Hospitals
• Completed international surgical training in the United States at UTHSC and PACES
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Associate Professor Guclu is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who has published extensive research on paediatric lumbar microdiscectomy and childhood decompressive craniectomy.

• Specialises in treating paediatric spinal conditions and traumatic brain injuries in children
• Completed specialized training at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery for faster patient recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributed to over 30 medical books and international scientific publications

Dr Baran Yil is a Yale-trained neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who holds the prestigious Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize.

• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine in the USA
• Specialises in treating complex hydrocephalus and paediatric brain tumours
• Expert in Gamma Knife and minimally invasive skull-base procedures
• Instructions and organises advanced courses in skull-base anatomy and deep brain stimulation
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr Kenan Kapici is the Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University and brings elite military-grade surgical precision to paediatric neurosurgery.

• Specialises in microsurgery techniques – uses high-powered magnification for safer, more precise brain and spinal procedures
• Treats complex conditions including hydrocephalus, brain cysts, and Arnold Chiari syndrome
• Qualified in both basic and advanced cardiac life support for enhanced patient safety
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate Professor Kilic is a seasoned neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals specializing in both brain and spinal cord therapies for younger patients.

• Performs vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to help manage treatment-resistant epilepsy
• Expert in treating both brain and spinal cord tumours
• Specialises in spondylolisthesis, a condition where spinal bones slip out of place
• Formerly a lead specialist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Extensively published researcher in international medical journals and books