Best Brain Cyst Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 46

Specializing in brain and spine diseases, Dr. Ertugrul Pinar handles complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Works with both adult and pediatric patients
• Focuses on brain tumors and vascular conditions

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience at Medipol University’s Parkinson’s Center.

• Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University
• Board member of the Turkish Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society
• Published 32 papers on advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with a focus on complex brain and spinal conditions.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Published extensively on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Performs pediatric neurosurgery for congenital anomalies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques for brain tumors at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and cerebrovascular surgeries
• Published numerous articles on improving surgical outcomes
• Expert in Gamma Knife Surgery for brain disorders

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation and functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research in Parkinson's and movement disorders.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Published 46 international articles on deep brain stimulation
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Guest lecturer at Maastricht University and Atlas University

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

Over 5,600 endoscopic brain surgeries performed – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex sellar region pathologies at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 32 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with a focus on neurosurgery. Specializes in brain cyst treatments with extensive training in Germany and Israel.

• Clinical Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Hannover
• Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves from Tel Aviv
• Over 20 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Member of prestigious neurosurgery departments in Turkey

Neurosurgery specialist with 16 years of experience of experience, currently at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Previous role at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in brain and nerve surgery

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in brain cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient communication
• Active in academic teaching and management since 2012

900+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Uc brings 19 years of experience of specialist experience from top hospitals in Turkey and the US.

• Neurosurgery specialization training at University of Wisconsin
• Expertise in minimally invasive brain and spine procedures
• Published researcher on advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and tumors

Professor Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain cyst cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery at top European institutions
• Advanced certification in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain conditions
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Founder of neurosurgery departments at leading Turkish hospitals

Performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures – Baran Yil combines extensive experience with specialized training from Yale in cerebrovascular research.

• 21 years of experience in neurosurgery with deep expertise in brain cysts
• Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize

Assoc Prof Akin Akakin brings 26 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise to brain cyst treatment, including specialized techniques from his Florida University fellowship.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Fellowship-trained in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs advanced lateral microsurgical approaches

Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals – specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery. A distinguished neurosurgeon with extensive training in stereotactic techniques.

• 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience in top Istanbul hospitals
• Fellowship-trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Second prize winner for Best Oral Presentation at neurosurgery congress
• Expert in minimally invasive approaches for brain conditions

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.