Best neurosurgeons: TOP 238 doctors

Pioneer in robotic spine surgery – Dr. Oliver performs 200+ minimally invasive procedures annually at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 50 years of experience specializing in brain and spine surgery
• First in Southern Europe to use Mazor Robotics Renaissance System
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Co-director of the Chiari & Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Conesa leads the Institute of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre, specializing in complex brain and spinal cord cases.

• 41 years of experience of experience in highly functional brain and spinal cord surgeries
• Pioneer in augmented reality for brain surgery planning
• Trained at top institutions like Massachusets General Hospital
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Performed 1,600+ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries – Dr. Zirh specializes in movement disorders at Medipol University's PARMER Center.

• 38 years of experience in functional neurosurgery
• Pioneered Microelectrode Recording technique in Turkey
• Member of World Federation of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Guinness World Record holder for largest DBS patient gathering
• Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital

900+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in both adult and pediatric brain tumors and vascular conditions
• Specializes in minimally invasive transnasal approaches for skull base tumors
• Handles complex cases including pituitary adenomas and cerebral aneurysms

Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban specializes in complex head and neck tumors, bringing over 21 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Expert in endoscopic spine surgery and advanced age spinal diseases
• Member of the Neurooncology Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa and Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in scoliosis and tumor disease treatments

Dr. Murat Dokdok brings elite training from Harvard School of Medicine and Minnesota University to his practice at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in interventional radiology and neuroradiology
• Fluent in English and Turkish for international patients
• Trained at top institutions including Istanbul University and Acibadem Hospital

Dr. Buhl specializes in brain and spinal cord surgeries using computerized neuronavigation – a leader in neurosurgery with extensive research contributions.

• Expert in treating herniated discs, brain tumors, and vascular anomalies
• Pioneer in minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques
• Published 47+ scientific papers on neuropathology and brain metastasis surgery
• Cofounded a Fund dedicated to brain tumor research
• Recognized by multiple medical organizations for his work

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with 32 international publications and 92 presentations on advanced techniques like Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI
• Board member of Turkish and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies
• Expert in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) and deep brain stimulation
• Assistant Professor at Medipol University's Gamma Knife Center

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Uc specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
• Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair
• 19 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery

President of the Middle East Spine Society – Professor Yaman specializes in complex spine conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 25 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with a focus on spinal disorders
• Former head of spine centers at Koç University Hospital and Memorial Hospitals Group
• Published author and international speaker on neurosurgery topics
• Current instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Strauss Ido specializes in functional neurosurgery, performing advanced procedures like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 27 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Published research in national and international journals
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies

Pioneered Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – a minimally invasive breakthrough for pituitary tumors with faster recovery.

• 16 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine
• Trained at Siriraj Hospital and International Neuroscience Institute in Germany
• Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness leading stem cell therapy and neurology programs
• Published research on cerebrovascular disorders and minimally invasive techniques

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery – trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a European leader in neurosurgical innovation.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience at leading Turkish hospitals
• Professor at Karadeniz Technical University – among Turkey's top neurosurgical training centers
• Published extensively on brain ischemia and spinal cord conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in spine surgeries and Gamma Knife procedures
• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Former president of Nervous System Surgery Society
• Multiple international awards for neurosurgical research

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir ranked 1st in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam – a leading expert in minimally invasive brain and spine surgeries at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specializes in endoscopic techniques for faster recovery
• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Performs complex vascular and tumor operations
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Mortini performed a unique fetal spina bifida surgery – pioneering minimally invasive techniques at San Raffaele.

• in neurosurgery with focus on brain and spine procedures
• Director of Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute
• Specializes in neuronavigation-guided operations for precision and faster recovery
• Visiting Professor at George Washington University
• Patented a biological tissue regeneration device

Dr. Ramazan Uyar specializes in complex spine and brain surgeries, with an award-winning thesis on nerve stimulation. He operates at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Focuses on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Fluent in English for international patients

Specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic brain tumor surgeries – Assoc Prof Dr. Guclu combines precision techniques with Gamma Knife radiosurgery at VM Medical Park Florya.

• 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience since 2003
• Expert in cerebrovascular and pediatric neurosurgery cases
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman – Turkey's leading neurosurgery center
• Published extensively on brain tumor and spinal surgery outcomes

Dr. Sarunya Yuthagovit specializes in cerebral revascularization for moyamoya disease – a leader in neurovascular surgery at EDNA Wellness.

• Extensive experience treating complex neurological conditions
• Expert in advanced microsurgical techniques
• Develops training programs for neurosurgical residents
• Oversees neurology, stem cell, and aesthetic programs