Brain Cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in brain tumors, vascular neurosurgery, and skull base disorders. He completed his training and research at Johns Hopkins University and Zurich University. Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey.
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society.
• Led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic.
• Performs endoscopic skull base surgery and micro neurosurgery.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is an expert neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with accreditation from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on surgical management of brain lesions and cysts
• Completed specialist training at the Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Held senior academic teaching roles at several major Turkish medical universities
• Operates at one of Turkey's premier multidisciplinary hospital centres
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international surgical patients

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly credentialled neurosurgeon who founded the neurosurgery department at Okan University Hospital and specialises in complex brain procedures.

• Expert in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for precise targeting of deep brain lesions
• Specialised in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a non-invasive treatment using targeted radiation for tumours and cysts
• Completed advanced fellowships in Finland and France focusing on intracranial pathology
• Former Professor at Istanbul Medical Faculty where he trained future neurosurgical specialists
• Author of 68 peer-reviewed articles and nine textbooks on neurological surgery

Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital specialising in minimally invasive brain and spinal surgery.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Holds European Board of Neurosurgery certification after completing a four-year specialist programme
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery which uses precise mapping to treat complex brain lesions
• Awarded second prize for best clinical presentation by the Nervous System Surgery Society
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine, specialising in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.

• Performed over 1,100 successful neurosurgical procedures throughout his career
• Awarded First Prize as a top young neurosurgeon by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Expertise in skull-base anatomy, vital for accessing deep brain cysts safely
• Current member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialises in neuro-radiology to improve diagnostic accuracy before surgery

Associate Professor Akin Akakin completed a neuroanatomy fellowship at the University of Florida, specialising in microsurgical techniques for complex brain conditions.

• Performed over 3,000 successful neurosurgical procedures throughout his career
• Expert in neurovascular surgery, focusing on delicate blood vessel repairs within the brain
• Published extensive research on neuroanatomy in leading international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialist centre for neuropsychiatry

Professor Bozbuga leads neurosurgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing elite expertise from Turkey's first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Specialises in skull base surgery – a precise technique for cysts in hard-to-reach areas
• Expert in neuro-oncology focusing on complex brain tumours and cyst management
• Recognised authority in neurovascular surgery for cases involving blood vessel complications
• Professor at Istanbul Medical School – one of the country's most established medical institutions

Professor Erol Akgul is a leading interventional neuroradiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital specialising in minimally invasive brain procedures.

• Treats vascular and structural brain conditions using image-guided techniques
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active member of the European Association of Radiology
• Expert in neuro-imaging for precise diagnosis of complex cranial cases

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.

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.

Professor Bekir Tugcu is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Uses endoscopic techniques to treat cysts and tumours through the nose or small incisions
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major neurological education and training hospital
• Professor at Health Sciences University with deep expertise in neurovascular surgery
• Completed extensive training in cerebrovascular diseases at Istanbul University