Best Brain Aneurysm Repair Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Ertugrul Pinar is a specialist neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a prestigious JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He manages both adult and paediatric cases involving the complex vessels of the brain.

• Trained at Marmara University, a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgery
• Specialises in cerebral vascular aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Treats cavernomas and complex intracranial haemorrhages using microsurgical techniques
• Manages skull base tumours and posterior fossa masses
• Experienced in both emergency trauma and elective vascular repair

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a vascular neurosurgery expert at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in the complex management of central nervous system pathologies.

• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Overseas Scholarship for research excellence
• Extensive academic background as a Professor at several leading Turkish medical universities
• Specialises in neuroanatomy and stereotactic techniques for precise surgical access
• Expert in treating vascular pathologies and cranial base tumours
• Recognised with multiple national awards for clinical research in neurosurgery

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on high-stakes brain aneurysm repairs and cerebrospinal tumour surgery.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for his research into nerve stimulation
• Expertise includes pediatric neurosurgery and complex spine health
• Former Chief Physician with leadership experience in major state and training hospitals
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon who secured first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently leads vascular surgery cases at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in surgical repair of brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Expert in endoscopic brain surgery techniques for less invasive access
• Completed specialized training at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Certified in minimally invasive surgery to support faster patient recovery
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and has completed research fellowships at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in complex vascular neurosurgery for brain tumours and cerebral haemorrhages
• Serves on the Board of the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy as a recognized leader
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited seven medical textbooks
• Invited speaker at more than 100 international conferences on neurosurgical techniques

Dr Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group known for his research into spinal and neurological recovery. He focuses on precise surgical interventions for complex conditions affecting the brain and nervous system.

• Completed specialist neurosurgery residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital
• Trained in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Published research on neurological biomarkers in the Turk Neurosurg journal
• Completed advanced coursework in paediatric neurosurgery protocols
• Holds a research background in spinal cord injury therapeutic combinations

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.

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under Professor Gazi Yasargil, the man widely regarded as the 'father of modern neurosurgery'.

• Trained at Saint Louis University and Yeditepe University in advanced microsurgical techniques
• Member of the Neurovascular Group within the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Maintains an active academic role as an Associate Professor at Biruni University Hospital
• Connected to international standards through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine alongside clinical neurosurgery qualifications

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite vascular neurosurgery expertise from Johns Hopkins University to the treatment of complex brain aneurysms. He serves as a leading specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed micro neurosurgery training at Zurich University with Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil
• Focuses on vascular neurosurgery and skull base procedures using microsurgical techniques
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society
• Specialises in using neuronavigation and neuromonitorisation to improve surgical safety
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a senior neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who underwent rigorous accreditation by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Held academic teaching roles at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Practised at top-tier Turkish centres including Acıbadem Maslak and Liv Hospitals
• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on vascular and structural brain health
• Maintains advanced English proficiency for clear communication with international patients

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu has performed 1,100 surgical procedures and completed advanced cerebral aneurysm training at the Arkansas Neuroscience Institute.

• Completed hands-on cadaver workshops and live surgery simulations focusing on complex cerebral aneurysms
• Former Clinical Administrative Officer at a major Istanbul training and research hospital
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Authored 6 book chapters and 31 medical publications on neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic and Saint Louis University in the USA

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly respected neurosurgeon who previously led the neurosurgery department at Okan University Hospital. He completed advanced training in Kuopio, Finland, under world-renowned experts in vascular and skull base neurosurgery.

• Holds a European Board certification in neurosurgery from Klagenfurt, Austria
• Completed extensive five-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies specialist training
• Authored 68 peer-reviewed articles and nine book chapters on complex brain procedures
• Frequent speaker at international congresses on functional and stereotactic neurosurgery

The doctor completed medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and specialized in neurosurgery. Further training included a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. Awards include the Turkish Neurosurgery Society's Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017. The doctor has participated in organizing several neurosurgery courses and congresses, contributing as both an instructor and committee member.

The doctor is an Interventional Neuroradiologist with extensive involvement in professional radiology societies. The doctor holds memberships in several prestigious organizations, including the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, and the European Association of Radiology. Additionally, the doctor is affiliated with various national societies such as the Turkish Society of Radiology and the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, highlighting a strong commitment to the field of neuroradiology.

Education and Expertise

GATA Military Medical Faculty

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)

Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)

Experience

GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)

Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)

Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)

Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)

Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)

Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)

Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)

Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)

GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course

Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course

Neuroanatomy course

Spine Surgery course

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Spine Society of Europe

Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group