Best Doctors for Skull Base Surgery in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

36+ years of experience

Chairman

Works At: Medipol University Hospital, İstanbul

4.8 (124 Ratings)

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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.

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. Orkun Koban

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

14+ years of experience

Professor

Works At: Okan University Hospital, Tuzla

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Dr. Orkun Koban is a neurosurgeon with 10+ years of experience.
His areas of interest include Pain Treatments (Algology), Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Advanced Age Spinal Diseases (Narrow canal, Waist shift, Fractures), Scoliosis, Tumor Diseases (Brain and Spine) and more.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa in 2004, started specialty training in cardiovascular surgery from Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek EA Hospital, neurosurgery training from Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic in 2013,
He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, TND Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Turkish Spine Association and Neurooncology Association.
Dr. Orkun has participated in various courses, including advanced spine surgery, Osteotomy, spine biomechanics, lumbar degenerative spine, spine deformity, skull base surgery, vascular lesions and more.

Dr. Orkun Koban is a neurosurgeon with 10+ years of experience.
His areas of interest include Pain Treatments (Algology), Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Advanced Age Spinal Diseases (Narrow canal, Waist shift, Fractures), Scoliosis, Tumor Diseases (Brain and Spine) and more.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa in 2004, started specialty training in cardiovascular surgery from Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek EA Hospital, neurosurgery training from Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic in 2013,
He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, TND Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Turkish Spine Association and Neurooncology Association.
Dr. Orkun has participated in various courses, including advanced spine surgery, Osteotomy, spine biomechanics, lumbar degenerative spine, spine deformity, skull base surgery, vascular lesions and more.

Dr. Cenk Ermol

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

16+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul

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Dr. Cenk Ermol is a reputed Neurosurgeon with experience of more than 11 years.
He is adept in doing Brain and Nerve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery and Interventional Endoscopic Spine Surgery, etc.
He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Paediatric Neurosurgery Group.
He has completed Medical Doctor Education from the Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 1999. Thereafter, he undertook training, that includes - European Association of Neurosurgical Societies Epilepsy and Head Trauma Training - Czech Republic, 2005, and Association of European Neurosurgical Societies Spine and Peripheral Nerve Training - Luxembourg, 2006. Then, he did Postgraduation in Brain and Nerve Surgery from the Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 2008. Later, he did Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy Training, 2012 and Interventional Endoscopic Spine Surgery Epuduroscopy Training - Italy, 2015

Dr. Cenk Ermol is a reputed Neurosurgeon with experience of more than 11 years.
He is adept in doing Brain and Nerve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery and Interventional Endoscopic Spine Surgery, etc.
He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Paediatric Neurosurgery Group.
He has completed Medical Doctor Education from the Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 1999. Thereafter, he undertook training, that includes - European Association of Neurosurgical Societies Epilepsy and Head Trauma Training - Czech Republic, 2005, and Association of European Neurosurgical Societies Spine and Peripheral Nerve Training - Luxembourg, 2006. Then, he did Postgraduation in Brain and Nerve Surgery from the Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 2008. Later, he did Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy Training, 2012 and Interventional Endoscopic Spine Surgery Epuduroscopy Training - Italy, 2015

Prof. Savas Ceylan

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

43+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: V M Medical Park, Pendik

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Prof. Savas Ceylan is a well-known Neurosurgeon in Turkey.
With a tremendous 43 years of experience in Brain and Nerve Surgery, he specializes in Brain Tumor Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, and Spinal Surgeries.
He completed his MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University in 1981.
After that, he pursued an MD from the Faculty of Medicine Specialization at Karadeniz Technical University in 1987.
Prof. Ceylan also received prestigious awards, like the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award, 2016, and the Kocaeli University Scientific Publication Award, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011.
He is a member of reputed organizations such as the WFNS Skull Base Committee, Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica, Nervous System Surgery Association, and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
He has also served as an Asst. Assoc. Dr. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. at the Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University.

Prof. Savas Ceylan is a well-known Neurosurgeon in Turkey.
With a tremendous 43 years of experience in Brain and Nerve Surgery, he specializes in Brain Tumor Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, and Spinal Surgeries.
He completed his MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University in 1981.
After that, he pursued an MD from the Faculty of Medicine Specialization at Karadeniz Technical University in 1987.
Prof. Ceylan also received prestigious awards, like the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award, 2016, and the Kocaeli University Scientific Publication Award, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011.
He is a member of reputed organizations such as the WFNS Skull Base Committee, Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica, Nervous System Surgery Association, and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
He has also served as an Asst. Assoc. Dr. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. at the Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University.

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Dr. Burak Orhan

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

21+ years of experience

Consultant

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Dr. Burak Orhan is an eminent Neurosurgeon, practicing for more than 20 years.
His area of expertise is Spine Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery.
Dr. Burak completed his graduation from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1997. After this, he completed his specialized training in Neurosurgery at the same institute in 2002.
He is also associated with organizations like the Turkish Society of Hematology, the Hematology Specialization Association, and the European Society of Hematology.
He published research articles in well-reputed National and International journals.

Dr. Burak Orhan is an eminent Neurosurgeon, practicing for more than 20 years.
His area of expertise is Spine Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery.
Dr. Burak completed his graduation from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1997. After this, he completed his specialized training in Neurosurgery at the same institute in 2002.
He is also associated with organizations like the Turkish Society of Hematology, the Hematology Specialization Association, and the European Society of Hematology.
He published research articles in well-reputed National and International journals.

Dr.Ilya Pekarsky

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

25+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Medical Park Group, Istanbul

5.0 (12 Ratings)

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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.

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.

Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

42+ years of experience

HOD

Works At: KOC University Hospital, Istanbul

5.0 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer is a renowned Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 37 years.
He is adept at performing Brain and Spine Surgery.
His area of specialization covers biomechanics of the spine and dynamic stabilization of the spine.
He has taken the patent of spinal products used in spinal surgery.
He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include Eurospine, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISAS), International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery–Turkey Chapter, Cervical Research Society (CRS), The International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS), and Middle East Spine Society (MESS) etc.
The doctor has been involved in research and has authored or co‐authored over 200 papers and written 24 book chapters.
He is also the editor of 7 books and a referee at Spine Journal, World Neurosurgery, Turkish Neurosurgery and Case Reports in Orthopaedics.
He has completed Medical Doctor Training from Ataturk University, 1969-1976. Thereafter, he pursued Neurosurgery Specialist Training from Hacettepe University Department of Neurosurgery, 1977-1982.

Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer is a renowned Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 37 years.
He is adept at performing Brain and Spine Surgery.
His area of specialization covers biomechanics of the spine and dynamic stabilization of the spine.
He has taken the patent of spinal products used in spinal surgery.
He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include Eurospine, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISAS), International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery–Turkey Chapter, Cervical Research Society (CRS), The International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS), and Middle East Spine Society (MESS) etc.
The doctor has been involved in research and has authored or co‐authored over 200 papers and written 24 book chapters.
He is also the editor of 7 books and a referee at Spine Journal, World Neurosurgery, Turkish Neurosurgery and Case Reports in Orthopaedics.
He has completed Medical Doctor Training from Ataturk University, 1969-1976. Thereafter, he pursued Neurosurgery Specialist Training from Hacettepe University Department of Neurosurgery, 1977-1982.

Assoc. Prof. Onur Yaman

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

29+ years of experience

Associate Professor

Works At: Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul

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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.

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. Mustafa Kilic

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

17+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul

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Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a well-renowned and leading Neuro and Spine Surgeon.
He has more than 17 years of experience in this field.
His expertise includes treating Brain Tumors, Spinal Cord Tumors, Deep Brain Stimulation, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, etc.
Dr. Mustafa completed his medical education at the Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2007.
After this, he completed his Brain and Nerve Surgery specialization training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic, in 2013.
His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of numerous research articles in reputed national and international journals.

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a well-renowned and leading Neuro and Spine Surgeon.
He has more than 17 years of experience in this field.
His expertise includes treating Brain Tumors, Spinal Cord Tumors, Deep Brain Stimulation, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, etc.
Dr. Mustafa completed his medical education at the Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2007.
After this, he completed his Brain and Nerve Surgery specialization training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic, in 2013.
His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of numerous research articles in reputed national and international journals.

Dr. Ugur Ture

Neurosurgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

37+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Yeditepe University Healthcare Institutions, Istanbul

4.9 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Ugur Ture is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 33+ years in the field.
He has key expertise in Nervous System and Skull Base Tumors, Cerebrovascular Diseases Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, surgical neuroanatomy, etc.
He is an active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), World Academy of Neurological Surgery (WANS), CNS/AANS Tumor Section International Committee, European Academy of Sciences and Art (EASA), American Academy of Neurological Surgery (AAcNS), and "The Rhoton Society" Member of Executive Committee.
He graduated from Ankara Hacettepe University School of Medicine and the same year he was accepted to the neurosurgery residency program at İstanbul Şişli Etfal Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
He further studied microsurgery and surgical neuroanatomy under the supervision of reputed Professor MG Yaşargil at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Zurich University, Switzerland.
Dr. Ture's works on surgical neuroanatomy and surgical techniques have been published in the most significant international neurosurgical journals and books.
He has attended numerous congresses, meetings, and courses as an invited speaker in various countries including the USA, Brazil, Portugal, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, England, Germany, China, and Japan.

Dr. Ugur Ture is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 33+ years in the field.
He has key expertise in Nervous System and Skull Base Tumors, Cerebrovascular Diseases Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, surgical neuroanatomy, etc.
He is an active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), World Academy of Neurological Surgery (WANS), CNS/AANS Tumor Section International Committee, European Academy of Sciences and Art (EASA), American Academy of Neurological Surgery (AAcNS), and "The Rhoton Society" Member of Executive Committee.
He graduated from Ankara Hacettepe University School of Medicine and the same year he was accepted to the neurosurgery residency program at İstanbul Şişli Etfal Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
He further studied microsurgery and surgical neuroanatomy under the supervision of reputed Professor MG Yaşargil at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Zurich University, Switzerland.
Dr. Ture's works on surgical neuroanatomy and surgical techniques have been published in the most significant international neurosurgical journals and books.
He has attended numerous congresses, meetings, and courses as an invited speaker in various countries including the USA, Brazil, Portugal, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, England, Germany, China, and Japan.