Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading authority in endoscopic skull base surgery – a technique that reaches brain tumours through the nose to avoid large incisions.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain and pituitary tumours
• Uses endoscopic methods to reduce scarring and speed up hospital recovery
• Former Associate Professor at Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital for Neurological Diseases
• Established the Neurosurgery Clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya specialising in the surgical removal of cerebrospinal tumours.

• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
• Specialises in precise aneurysm surgery – repairing weakened blood vessels in the brain
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery focusing on brain tumours and hydrocephalus in children
• Performs cerebellum prolapse surgeries to relieve pressure on the brain and spinal cord
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties

Professor Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with training from the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed specialist training in neuro-oncology focusing on complex tumour management
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained in cerebrovascular surgery for managing tumours near major blood vessels
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and modern pain management protocols
• Specialises in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve repairs

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated specialist who focuses on complex cranial surgery, including gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumours.

• Completed a PhD in advanced neuroscience for deeper expertise in brain function
• Trained as a research fellow at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Awarded multiple scientific research prizes by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published 100 research articles and edited seven medical books on surgical techniques

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu uses high-tech 3D printing to plan precise pituitary tumour removals at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialises in transsphenoidal hypophysectomy – removing tumours through the nose to avoid visible scars and speed up recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expert in neuroanatomy and minimally invasive techniques for intracranial cases
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgical research

Professor Ali Akay is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital specialising in the surgical removal of complex brain and pituitary tumours.

• Specialises in brain tumour microsurgery – uses high-powered microscopes to remove tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Performs pituitary adenoma surgery – removes tumours from the pituitary gland to restore hormonal balance
• Expert in trigeminal neuralgia treatment – addresses severe facial pain through surgical intervention
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Ege University – one of the region's leading medical research institutions

Associate Professor Evren Sandal is a neurosurgical specialist who completed intensive training in skull base surgery and cerebral bypass at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery – repairing blood vessels in the brain to treat tumours safely
• Expert in craniocervical junction surgery – managing complex tumours where the skull meets the spine
• Performs skull base surgery – using specialised paths to reach tumours without disturbing brain tissue
• Trained alongside globally recognised experts at Ege University and the University of Wisconsin
• Published research focused on surgical outcomes for craniocervical junction disorders

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a US-trained neurosurgeon who held research fellowships at UCLA and the University of Virginia. He manages complex cases involving tumours of the brain and spine at Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Specialises in surgical neurosurgery for tumours affecting the central nervous system
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions that lead to less scarring and faster recovery
• Member of AO Spine International and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Performed research at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center on spinal surgical techniques
• Academic background as a Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University

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. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.