Best Doctors for Craniotomy in Istanbul, Turkey

• Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan is a neurosurgeon with more than 31 years of experience. 
• He is a leading neurosurgeon for general neurosurgery and epilepsy operation in children.
• Dr. Akalan has expertise in treating glioma, epilepsy, movement disorders, skull injuries, nervous disorders, spine tumors, herniation, and other brain and spine problems. 
• Dr. Akalan has published 117 scientific papers in international and national editions. 
• He co-authors the book ‘Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery.

• Dr.Ilya Pekarsky is amongst the top-rated Neurosurgeons in the world. 
• He is currently working with the Medical Park Healthcare group. 
• Dr.Ilya Pekarsky completed his graduation from the Russian National Research Medical University and upgraded his further qualification from prestigious institutions in the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria. 
• His expertise lies in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of herniated discs, scoliosis, disc space narrowing, and neurosurgical rehabilitation.
• He performs around 60 surgeries every month. 
• He is an active member of various organizations including the Israeli Orthopedic Association (IOA), Israeli Spine Society, and Spine Society of Europe.

• Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci is a prominent neurosurgeon and has an experience of more than 33 years in this particular area.
• He is a well-known neurosurgeon as he has expertise in EEG (Electroencephalography), discectomy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Waist Shift, Foot Pain, Gullian Barre Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Spine Fracture, Brachial Plexus, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
• He also provides therapies for the neck hernia without surgery, the Epiduroskop, herniated disc without surgery, Neck hernia surgery, and microdiscectomy.
• He has also written 3 book chapters and participated in various symposiums.
• He has various publications in international and national journals.

• Assoc. Prof. Onur Yaman is a well-known Neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience. 
• He is currently associated with Memorial Healthcare Group, Istanbul. 
• After completing his Medical-Vocational Training from EGE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2001, he completed his 'Specialist Training' from CELAL BAYAR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2009. 
• He earned the title of 'Associate Professor' in 2015. 
• He has several papers and publications to his credit. 
• He is associated with various organizations like the Turkish Neurosurgery Foundation, World Spinal Column Society, Turkish Spine Surgery Society, AO Spine, EuroSpine, Middle East Spine Society, and Scoliosis Research Society. 

• Dr. Hakan Kina is a Neurosurgeon with more than 10 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in performing Neuro Oncology, Skull Base Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine Surgery, Herniated Disc, Neck Hernia, Peripheral Arterial Interventions, Neuroanatomy, etc.
• He did his medical education from Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine in 2004.
• He specialized at the Ministry of Health Istanbul Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in 2012.
• He is a professional member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Nervous System Surgery Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Surgical Neuroanatomy Teaching and Training Group, Turkish Neuro Oncology Association, and Skull Base Surgery Association.
• He holds several publications credited to his name

• Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is a renowned Neurosurgeon with an experience of more than 30 years.
• He is specialized in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology (Tumor Surgery), Neurovascular Surgery (Brain Vascular Surgery: Aneurysm), Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery (Spinal Cord Tumors, Vascular Malformations, Spinal Narrow Canal Disease, Waist and neck hernias.
• He is presently serving at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital as a Professor.
• Dr. Mustafa has publications in international as well as national peer-reviewed journals
• He presented several scientific papers in international conferences and meetings.

• Dr. Huseyin Dogu is a prominent Neurosurgeon in Instanbul, Turkey with over 29+ years of experience.
• He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spinal Surgery Association.
• He completed his graduation from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1992 and his post-graduation from Taksim First Aid Hospital-Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization in 1997.
• Dr. Dogu's clinical interest lies in Brain tumor, Epilepsy, Spastic brain tumor, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery), Far lateral (extra canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach), Neurovascular surgery, Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain), Aneurysms, etc.
• He has written various articles and presentations for national and international journals.

• Dr. Muzaffer Bayhan is a neurosurgeon with 31+ years of experience.
• His clinical interests include intracranial tumors, Aneurysm, AVM surgery and more.
• He completed his graduation from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1968 and post-graduation in neurosurgery from Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara in 1977.
• Dr. Muzaffer has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.
• He has worked in several renowned hospitals in foreign countries.
• He has presented various presentations at conferences.

• Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak is a neurosurgeon with 28+ years of experience.
• He has received 10 scientific study awards in congress and symposium papers.
• He has 8 book editorships, 69 scientific articles, 54 of which are overseas, 53 book section authorships, 23 of which are abroad papers.
• He completed graduation from İstanbul University in 1984 and mandatory service in the Tomarza district of Kayseri province.
• Dr. Sedat is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Education Group, Board of the Turkish Spine Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• He has expertise in Spine and Spinal surgery, Spinal deformity surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Neurotrauma, Brain, Spine and Spinal cord tumors.

Spec. Dr. Murat Çobanoğlu is a well-known Neurosurgeon at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul. 
Spec. Dr. Murat Çobanoğlu received his undergraduate degree from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine followed by an expertise certification from Ankara Muhittin Ülker Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery in 1998. 
Spec. Dr. Murat Çobanoğlu received training his certifications from prestigious institutions. 

• Prof. Talat Kırış, M.D. is a renowned Neurosurgeon and has experience of more than 28 years. 
• He has expertise over the treatment of Intracranial hemorrhage, Intracranial venous malformations, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, Medulloblastoma, Meningioma, Metachromatic leukodystrophy, and Movement disorders.
• He is interested in sailing and member of Advisory Board in Marine Forum of Koç University.
• Prof. Kırış is a TED speaker and he authored stories and essays published in numerous journals and newspapers.

• Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan is one of the renowned Neurosurgeons in Turkey.
• He has a tremendous experience of 26 years and clinical expertise in Brain Tumor Surgery, Cerebral Aneurysm Surgery, and Spinal Canal Stenosis Surgery.
• He completed his MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa in 1998.
• After that, he received his MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey, in 2005.
• Dr. Arslan also obtained an Associate Professorship in 2015 and a Professorship in 2020.
• He has numerous certifications, including a Turkish Neurosurgery Association Proficiency Certificate and a Trauma and Resuscitation Course Instructor Certificate in Turkey.
• In addition, he is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, TNDer Neuro-oncological Surgery Teaching and Training Group, and Istanbul Medical Chamber.