Best Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir achieved first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency exam and specialises in endoscopic brain surgery at Medical Park Antalya.

• Focuses on endoscopic trans-sphenoidal techniques for pituitary tumours
• Uses minimally invasive methods to access the brain through the nasal passage
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University training the next generation of neurosurgeons
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Completed specialised training in minimally invasive and endoscopic surgical courses

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 is a urological surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic procedures for prostate and bladder cancer. Dr. Keseroglu performs Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy to improve patient recovery. He also focuses on female incontinence surgery and complex stone treatments like HOLEP.

• Performs robotic sacrocolpopexy and radical cystectomy for cancer and pelvic organ prolapse.
• Treats urological conditions using laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy techniques.
• Manages all endourological stone surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
• Works at İstinye University Liv Hospital, a 300-bed facility with 33 medical departments.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci founded Turkey's Skull Base Society and serves on the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society.

• Completed specialist endoscopic skull base surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh
• Refined microsurgery skills under world-renowned pioneers at Zurich University
• Undertook advanced neuro-oncology fellowships at Johns Hopkins University in the USA
• Leads the Neurosurgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published over 110 scientific papers focused on brain and skull base tumours

Associate Professor Baran Yil is a Yale-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in complex skull-base procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the prestigious Yale School of Medicine in the USA
• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Serves as an instructor for advanced skull-base anatomy and surgical courses
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Marmara University under world-recognised leaders in neurosurgery

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialised at the Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) accreditation programme
• Served as a lecturer at Medipol University and Eurasia University
• Helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University in Istanbul
• Practised at several of Turkey's most prestigious medical centres including Memorial and Liv Hospital
• Holds the title of Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery

Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a neurosurgeon and professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in skull base surgery, neurovascular procedures, and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Bozbuga graduated from and completed his residency at Istanbul University Medical School.

• Expertise in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor removal.
• Treats cerebral artery aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including trans-sphenoidal adenomectomy and brain aneurysm repair.
• Contributed to numerous international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.

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 Salih Murat Imer is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a Professor at Istanbul University for over a decade. He currently leads specialist neurosurgical care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery for complex pituitary cases
• Completed advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at the University of Marseille
• Former founder and head of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Holds a Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery Certificate from Herne, Germany
• Active speaker at over 130 international and national medical congresses

Award-winning neurosurgeon Ramazan Uyar specialises in complex cerebrospinal tumour surgery and functional neurosurgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Focuses on precise pituitary tumour removal and aneurysm surgery
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Former Chief Physician and Deputy Chief Physician with deep clinical leadership experience
• Expertise includes paediatric neurosurgery and advanced spine procedures

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

Professor Halil Can is a specialist neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary gland tumours.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed pituitary surgeries for a minimally invasive approach
• Expertise in neuro-oncology, focusing on both glial and metastatic brain tumours
• Academic leader at Istanbul University with extensive published research in neurosurgery
• Experienced in complex skull base procedures and microvascular decompression

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with specialised international training in complex cranial procedures.

• Trained at the University of Insubria in Italy – a leading centre for neurosurgical research
• Held academic leadership roles as a lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and surgical management of skull base tumours
• Completed specialist registrar training at Ankara University – Turkey's first medical faculty
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society for brain and nerve surgery

Dr. Ahmet Oktem is a neonatologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the intensive care of premature infants and neonatal infections. Dr. Oktem focuses on treating respiratory issues and metabolic disorders like hypoglycemia. He holds a doctorate from Ankara University and completed specialization at Hacettepe University.

• Manages complex cases of congenital anomalies and birth-related infections.
• Expert in prenatal screening and postnatal interventions for newborns.
• Treats pediatric conditions including hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using robotic surgical systems.

Professor Mehmet Besir Surme is a highly regarded neurosurgeon whose research into intracranial structures at Firat University has been published in international medical journals.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, a world-leading neurosurgical centre
• Specialises in vascular neuroanatomy and complex intracranial procedures at Eskisehir City Hospital
• Recognised with an Academic Incentive Bonus for his contributions to neurosurgical research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy and the Turkish Spine Association