Acoustic neuroma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 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 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

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a leading neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital specialising in skull base surgery and complex tumours. He focuses on microsurgical techniques for tumours in the pontocerebellar angle to preserve vital nerve function.

• Specialises in skull base surgery for acoustic neuroma and other complex growths
• Uses microsurgery – high-magnification techniques that allow for precise tumour removal
• Serves as a Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a specialist neuro centre
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of the region's top medical schools
• Published extensive research on neuro-oncology and surgical outcomes

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. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Professor Bekir Tugcu is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specialising in endoscopic skull base surgery and nerve repair at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive method that accesses tumours through the nose or small incisions
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major neuro-specialist training hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in neurovascular surgery – focuses on protecting delicate blood vessels near the brain and nerves
• Professor of Neurosurgery with over 25 years of specialist medical training and clinical practice

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

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

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, recognised for his contributions to the European biological and neurosurgical community.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Completed advanced neuroanatomy training through the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to manage complex cranial and spinal lesions
• Published research on 3D-printer assisted surgery for precise tumour removal
• Trained in functional neurosurgery at high-volume medical centres in Lithuania and Turkey