Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

Dr Ertugrul Pinar manages complex vascular conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a major JCI-accredited facility. He treats blood vessel tangles in the brain for both adults and children.

• Specialises in cerebral arteriovenous malformations and cavernomas – targeted care for delicate brain vessel clusters
• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Focuses on both adult and paediatric brain and spine diseases
• Manages cerebral haemorrhages and aneurysms using microsurgical techniques to safely repair abnormal blood vessels

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Doctor Pongwat Polpong is the Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness and trained at the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany – a world-leading centre for complex brain disorders.

• Treats cerebrovascular conditions like malformations using structured, evidence-based clinical protocols
• Specialises in minimally invasive neurosurgery to reduce recovery time and surgical impact
• Authored multiple peer-reviewed studies on complex neurological diseases and spinal pathology
• Former neurosurgeon at Siriraj Hospital, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions

Neurosurgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Spina Bifida,

• Lumbar Mass,

• Tumor,

• Meningomyelocele,

• Neurological Diseases,

• Cervical Disc Hernia,

• Brain Diseases,

• Herniated disc

• Neck hernia

• Spinal Canal Stenosis

• Spondylolisthesis (Waist Slip)

• Brain Tumors

• Spinal Cord Tumors

• Spine Fracture

• Celebral hemorrhage

• Brain Aneurysm

• hydrocephalus

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Education

• University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic Neurosurgery Specialization Training 2017,

Madison/USA

• Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization

Training 2014, Istanbul/Turkey

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Specialization Training 2007,

Mersin/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital 2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey

• Çorlu State Hospital 2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey

Publications: Üçer, M. (2021). Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars

Repair: An Observational Study. World Neurosurgery, 146, e1301-e1306.

Professor Erhan Arslan is a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik who specialised in treating complex brain vascular conditions at Helsinki University Central Hospital.

• Specialises in repairing brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations using microsurgical techniques
• Performs minimally invasive neurosurgery to reduce tissue damage and speed up post-op recovery
• Manages congenital anomalies and vascular issues in both adults and paediatric patients
• Published extensive research on brain ischemia and protecting neural tissue during complex surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya who specialises in complex cerebrovascular repairs. He focuses on restoring normal blood flow to the brain using microsurgical techniques.

• Performs Gamma Knife surgery, a non-invasive radiation treatment that targets malformations without cutting
• Expert in microsurgical vessel repair to prevent brain bleeds and stroke
• Published research on improving neurosurgical outcomes in international medical journals
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman, a dedicated national centre for neurology and neurosurgery

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

Foreign language: English

Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

- AREAS OF INTEREST

o Aneurysm surgery

o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

o Lumbar hernia

o Neck hernia

o Spine surgery

o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

o Hydrocephalus

o Pediatric neurosurgery

- Educational Background:

Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

- Academic Titles: 

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

- Places of Duty:

Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

(Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

(Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

- Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a high-achieving neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam.

• Specialises in vascular operations for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and aneurysms
• Expert in endoscopic brain surgery – uses a thin tube with a camera for less invasive access
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of the most prestigious medical schools in Turkey
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and scarring
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with intensive training in cerebrovascular surgery to treat complex blood vessel disorders.

• Completed specialist training in cerebrovascular surgery – specifically for managing abnormal connections between arteries and veins
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – a major Turkish surgical and academic hub
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialised in functional neurosurgery and pain management to improve patient recovery and quality of life

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a PhD-qualified neurosurgeon who completed prestigious research fellowships at the University of Toronto – a global leader in spinal and vascular care.

• Specialises in vascular neurosurgery to treat arteriovenous malformations and cerebral haemorrhages
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Won multiple scientific awards for research into spinal cord regeneration and anatomy
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Professor Savas Ceylan is a leader in neurosurgery who has performed over 5,600 successful surgeries during his career.

• Specialises in endoscopic neurosurgery – uses small cameras and tools for less invasive brain and vascular repairs
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery at The Midland Centre in Birmingham – focuses on pinpoint accuracy for deep-seated brain issues
• Current Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University – teaches the next generation of specialists
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under Professor Gazi Yasargil, widely regarded as the founder of modern microneurosurgery.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to treat complex blood vessel tangles in the brain
• Completed a PhD in molecular medicine at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society's Neurovascular and Neuroanatomy groups
• Fellowship trained at Saint Louis University in the United States
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Elmaci is a leading expert in vascular neurosurgery who trained at Johns Hopkins University and Zurich University under world-renowned specialists.

• Specialises in vascular neurosurgery to treat complex brain vascular diseases
• Uses neuronavigation and neuromonitorization for safer, more precise surgical outcomes
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society
• Performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures with a focus on brain blood vessels
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society

Professor Serkan Kitis is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in brain and nerve surgery.

• Specialises in neurosurgery – treating complex vascular conditions like arteriovenous malformation
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem University – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Completed surgical training at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on microsurgery to precisely repair abnormal connections between arteries and veins

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed 3 chapters to national and international books. Dr. Ertas has presented 20 papers at international meetings and 25 at national meetings. He is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association. Dr. Ertas is recognized for his academic work and active role in the global cardiology community.