Best Neurologists & Neurosurgeons in Turkey

• Dr. Nurettin Varolgunes is a leading Neurologist in Turkey.
• He has 15 years of experience in treating neurological diseases.
• He completed his undergraduate education at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Doctor of Medicine.
• He completed his specialization at Ege University and became a Neurology (Brain and Nerve Diseases) Specialist.
• He is an active member of the Turkish Neurology Association, Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG EMG Association, and Turkish Medical Association.

• Dr. John Tokmak is a highly skilled and prominent Neurosurgeon with 21+ years of experience.
• He completed his graduation from the Ministry of Health Istanbul Okmeydani Education Research Hospital, in 2001.
• Dr. John Tokmak specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases.
• He is a proud member of the Turkish Neuroir Association, Turkish Medical Association, and Turkish Neuroirurgy Association Spinal And Periferic Nerve Group.
• Dr. John Tokmak performs several popular procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain Tumour Treatment, Craniotomy, and many more.
• He is well trained to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety.

• Dr. Kemal Kesmer is a prominent Neurosurgeon with 22+ years of experience.
• He completed his graduation from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, in 1988.
• Dr. Kemal Kesmer did his specialization in Brain Surgery from Marmara University.
• He has vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy.
• Some popular procedures that Dr. Kemal Kesmer performs include Microdiscectomy, Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber), Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Brain Tumour Treatment.
• His medical interest lies in Spinal Cord Paralysis, dizziness, Mass lesions, R51 Headache, Spinal Cord Problems, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Vascular Occlusion in the Brain.
• He has a good command of English.

• Dr. Ali Zirh is a leading Neurologist with over 25 years of experience.
• He has performed 1300 neurosurgeries for Parkinson’s disease and 800 Brain battery surgeries. 
• His area of expertise is Functional neurosurgical interventions, Brain Battery Implantation with Microelectrode Recording.
• He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the European Neurosurgery Association, the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Dr. Ali Zirh gained his MBBS (1983) from Hacettepe University. 
• He did his specialization in Neurosurgery (1988) at Marmara University.
• Dr. Ali Zirh is the author of several publications and articles.

• Dr. Aytaç Akbaşak is a neurosurgeon having more than 50 years of experience.
• His services include brain and nerve surgery, minimally invasive techniques, etc.
• He is particularly interested in skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, and trigeminal neuralgia. 
• Prof. Dr. Aytac Akbasak is a board-certified neurosurgeon and head of the Brain and Nerve Surgery Department at Medistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey.
• He graduated from Istanbul University Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship training in neurosurgery at Medistanbul, Istanbul.
• Dr. Aytac Akbasak has authored and co-authored over 100 scientific papers and book chapters. 
• His work has been published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgery. 
• He is a reviewer for several neurological journals. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the World Federation of Neurological Societies.
• Dr. Aytaç Akbaşak is fluent in English.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is an experienced Neurosurgeon with over 13 years of dedicated clinical practice in adult and paediatric neurosurgical care. He provides expert diagnosis and surgical management for complex brain and spine conditions, using both traditional and advanced microsurgical techniques. Dr. Pinar adopts a patient-centric approach, combining advanced surgical precision with evidence-based neurological care to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.

Why Choose Dr. Ertugrul Pinar?

• Comprehensive Neurosurgical Care: Dr. Pinar treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain tumours, glial tumours, meningiomas, metastases, pituitary adenomas, and intraventricular masses, ensuring detailed and personalised care. 
• Skull Base & Complex Tumour Expertise: He specialises in skull base tumours, posterior fossa tumours, and intricate neoplastic conditions requiring advanced surgical planning and precision. 
• Adult & Pediatric Neurosurgery: Dr. Pinar offers expert neurosurgical evaluation and treatment for both adult and paediatric patients, addressing congenital, traumatic, and acquired disorders of the brain and spine. 
• Vascular & Traumatic Brain Care: His clinical interests include managing cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral oedema, aneurysms, cavernomas, cerebral arteriovenous malformations, and head injuries, using evidence-based neurosurgical strategies. 
• Collaborative & Patient-Centred Approach: Dr. Pinar works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive perioperative care, thereby enhancing patient safety and functional recovery. 
• Strong Academic & Clinical Background: With long-standing clinical experience and academic involvement, he integrates contemporary neurosurgical knowledge into everyday practice.

• Dr. Ismet Alan is a neurologist with over 30 years of experience in this profession.
• The doctor's services include multiple sclerosis, peripheral nerve diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, and epilepsy.
• Dr. Ismet Alan received his medical training at the University Faculty of Medicine, then went on to Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital to specialise. 
• He had also completed training in neuroradiology, child neurology, and psychiatric teaching at the Bakirkoy Mental and Mental Health Training and Research Hospital.
• He is a goal-oriented physician who combines his extensive knowledge of neurology with a sense of duty, compassion, and genuine concern for each of his patients.
• Dr. Ismet Alan is fluent in English.

• Dr. Saim Castle is one of the eminent Neurosurgeons in Turkey with 33+ years in the field.

• He is highly experienced in treating various diseases and disorders of the nervous system such as Brain Tumor and Cancer, Spine and Brain Injury, Spondylolisthesis, Parkinson’s disease, etc.

• He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed further education at SSK Okmeydani Education Hospital in 1998. Thereafter he gained working experience in multiple hospitals as a Neurosurgeon.

• He specializes in procedures of Brain cancer treatments, Microdiscectomy, Spinal Fusion, and many others.

• Mr. Castle performs surgery for dynamic neurological problems, syndromes, and birth defects from mild to severe. He operates with all medical protocols prioritizing patient safety.

• He serves the patient with a team of highly experienced physicians and is professional in handling even complicated cases with the highest precision.

• Dr. Salih Sahin is a well-known name in the field of Neurosurgery.
• He has been practising for 19+ years and his area of expertise lies in Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors, Congenital Nervous System Diseases Surgery, Spinal Surgery, Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (Microsurgery), etc.
• He has completed his graduation from Mayıs University, followed by post-graduation from the prestigious Pamukkale University.
• To date, he has worked in some of the premier institutes of Istanbul such as Kahramanmaraş State Hospital, Private Hayat Hospital, Private 8 Eylül Hospital, Private Letoon Hospital, Büyükçekmece Kolan Hospital, Medicana International Hospital, Büyükçekmece Kolan Hospital.
• He has both national and international publications under his credit in accredited indexed journals.

• Dr. Serhat Guler is well experience Pediatric Neurologist in Turkey.
• His area of interest is in Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, Resistant Epilepsy, Febrile Seizures, Autism Spectrum disorders, and developmental coordination disorder
• He is also specialized in Neurodevelopmental problems, Risky babies, Cerebral palsy, and Migraine-Headache.
• The doctor is an active member of the Turkish Pediatrics Association, Turkish Child Neurology Association, International Child Neurology Association (ICNA), American Epilepsy Association, and International Society for Autism Research (INSAR).
• The doctor has various publications under his name.