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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor Hanoglu is a leading neurology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on treating complex movement disorders and demyelinating conditions.

    • Specialises in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – a surgical procedure to manage Parkinson's symptoms
    • Expert in treating medication-resistant movement disorders
    • Focuses on demyelinating processes affecting the nervous system
    • Works within a specialised unit for Parkinson's disease
    • Leads treatment programmes for chronic neurological conditions
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Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
AUD $18,369 - AUD $18,511
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
AUD $7,120 - AUD $14,239
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.3 Good 72 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Professor Bozbuga is a leading neurosurgeon at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, where he performs delicate microsurgical resections for complex brain and spinal tumours.

    • Specialises in skull base surgery, managing pituitary adenomas and other conditions in hard-to-reach brain areas
    • Performs trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy – an approach through the nose to remove tumours without large incisions
    • Expert in neurovascular surgery, treating delicate vascular conditions and aneurysms
    • Former Professor at Istanbul University, Turkey's top-ranked medical school
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
AUD $34,174 - AUD $39,870
Vagus nerve stimulation
AUD $28,478 - AUD $37,022
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr Mehmet Tonge specialises in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on the treatment of complex neurological conditions.

    • Performs Gamma Knife procedures – non-invasive radiation that targets brain tumours without surgery
    • Expert in neurorrhaphy – the surgical suturing of divided nerves to restore function after injury
    • Focuses on spinal cord interventions including treatment for spinal cord abscesses
    • Manages complex cases including brain oncology and aneurysm repair
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Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
AUD $18,369 - AUD $18,511
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
AUD $7,120 - AUD $14,239
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Ercan Kaya

  • 4.3 Good 72 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

    His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

    He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
AUD $34,174 - AUD $39,870
Vagus nerve stimulation
AUD $28,478 - AUD $37,022
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Eldaniz Mammadli

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 5 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Göztepe Hospital
  • Dr Eldaniz Mammadli is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training from world-leading neurological institutes in the USA and France.

    • Completed a clinical observership at the Barrow Neurological Institute in the USA
    • Specialises in microneurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures
    • Trained in spinal surgery across cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • Expertise includes stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders
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Bekir Tugcu

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Professor Tugcu is a leading neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He previously served as the Chief of Neurosurgery at one of Turkey's largest specialised nerve disease hospitals.

    • Specialises in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders
    • Performs endoscopic skull base surgery using minimally invasive nose-entry techniques
    • Expert in craniovertebral junction surgery for complex neck and skull connections
    • Highly skilled in neurovascular surgery to treat brain blood vessel conditions
    • Trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty – a top-tier medical institution
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
AUD $35,598 - AUD $39,870
Pituitary tumor surgery
AUD $22,071 - AUD $22,071
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Omur Gunaldi

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi has performed 1,100+ pituitary tumor surgeries. He leads the neurosurgery department at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital – Turkey's largest medical complex.

    • Specialises in endoscopic skull base and neuro-oncological surgery
    • Performs 20–25 pituitary surgeries monthly using minimally invasive techniques
    • Uses endoscopic transnasal resection – removing tumors through the nose for faster recovery
    • Trained at the prestigious Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital
    • Manages both adult and paediatric neurosurgical cases including brain tumours
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
AUD $35,598 - AUD $39,870
Pituitary tumor surgery
AUD $22,071 - AUD $22,071
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Rafet Ozay

  • 4.9 Excellent 8 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • Associate Professor Rafet Ozay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University Hospital with deep expertise in neurovascular surgery.

    • Specialises in neurovascular microsurgery and endovascular procedures for blood vessel disorders
    • Serves as Associate Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group
    • Previously held senior roles at Gülhane Faculty of Medicine and Etlik City Hospital
    • Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Highly trained in combining surgical and minimally invasive endovascular techniques
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Discectomy
AUD $9,035 - AUD $9,035
Herniated disc surgery
AUD $8,515 - AUD $11,605
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
AUD $14,020 - AUD $14,799
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Lee Sang Gu

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
  • Professor Lee Sang Gu is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Na-Eun Hospital. He is the former President of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
    • Treats spinal tumours, cervical spine disorders, and complex head trauma
    • Serves as a committee member for AOSpine Asia Pacific
    • Full member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
    • Former Chief of Neurosurgery at the Korea Veterans Hospital
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Tufan Cansever

  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Central Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

    Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

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Pituitary tumor surgery
AUD $19,935 - AUD $22,783
Brain tumor surgery
AUD $42,718 - AUD $49,837
Scoliosis surgery
AUD $31,326 - AUD $35,598
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Deniz Konya

  • 4.4 Good 33 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
  • Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who specialises in complex mechanical and neurological spine conditions.

    • Completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the USA
    • Expert in treating spinal tumours, scoliosis, and degenerative neck and back hernias
    • Member of the North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society
    • Published 47 international peer-reviewed articles on advanced spinal trauma and recovery
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Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy)
AUD $17,372 - AUD $18,511
Transnasal resection of tumor
AUD $16,375 - AUD $16,375
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Ali Akay

  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr Ali Akay specialises in neurological microsurgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focused his specialist training at the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

    • Performs microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniations – use of microscopes for smaller incisions and quicker healing
    • Expert in brain tumour removals and pituitary adenoma surgery
    • Treats trigeminal neuralgia – a chronic pain condition affecting the face nerves
    • Manages hydrocephalus and complex vascular conditions of the brain
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
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Tuncay Kaner

  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spine surgery specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
    • Treats complex conditions including spinal tumours, scoliosis, and medication-resistant spinal infections
    • Holds international memberships with AO Spine and the Scoliosis Research Society
    • Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia's neurosurgery department
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