Best neurosurgeons in Istanbul: TOP 95 doctors
Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
- Brain Tumors
- Glial Tumors
- Meningiomas
- Brain Metastases
- Skull Base Tumors
- Posterior Fossa Tumors
- Intraventricular Masses
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Scalp and Bone Tumors
- Cerebral Edema
- Cerebral Hemorrhages
- Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cavernomas
- Head Injuries
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Discectomy | $3500 - $5000 |
| Removal of spinal cord tumor | |
| Brain tumor removal | $6000 - $8000 |
2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey
VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey
BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey
MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
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| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $25000 - $27000 |
| Discectomy | $9000 - $11000 |
| Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) | $9600 |
accreditations:
- Expert in Neurosurgery, specializing in DBS for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
- Internationally trained in Germany, Spain, UK, Israel, Belgium, and USA.
- Conducted over 1,500 Neurosurgical interventions, specializing in DBS.
- Broke Guinness World Record for largest gathering of DBS patients.
- Holds EANS license and passed European Board of Neurosurgery Exam.
- Recognized with awards including the Golden Palm and International Elekta Award.
- Member of prestigious societies such as ESSFN, WSSFN, and IASP.
- Offers online consultations for Neurosurgery patients globally.
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $25000 - $28000 |
| Removal of spinal cord tumor | |
| Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) | $15000 - $19000 |
- Specializes in Neurosurgery, focusing on Gamma Knife and functional neurosurgery.
- International training in the US and Turkey; certified in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
- Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery, 2014.
- Trained at renowned institutes such as Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic.
- Holds certifications in neurosurgery, Gamma Knife, and endovascular procedures.
- Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Spine Association.
- Offers online consultations for patients seeking neurosurgical treatment.
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Radiation therapy for brain tumor | $14000 - $16000 |
| Brain tumor removal | $35000 - $40000 |
| Stereotaxic surgeries | $8500 - $14000 |
Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Radiation therapy for brain tumor | $14000 - $16000 |
| Brain tumor removal | $35000 - $40000 |
| Stereotaxic surgeries | $8500 - $14000 |
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Radiation therapy for brain tumor | $14000 - $16000 |
| Brain tumor removal | $35000 - $40000 |
| Stereotaxic surgeries | $8500 - $14000 |
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Where you go for medical treatment
2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist
2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP
Neurosurgery Specialist
2015 - 2016, /USA
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Neurosurgery Specialist
2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye
MARDIN STATE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist
2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialization Training
2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MARMARA UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialization Training
2011 - 2011, /USA
JOHN'S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Neurosurgery Specialization Training
2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialization Training
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| Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) | $12000 |
| Removal of meningioma | $15000 - $18000 |
| Herniated disc surgery | $7500 - $9000 |
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Discectomy | $6017 - $6564 |
| Surgical treatment of epilepsy | $9573 - $10393 |
2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist
2009 - 2014, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Neurosurgery Specialist
2008 - 2009, Konya / Türkiye
KONYA MILITARY HOSPITAL
325th Term Medical Second Lieutenant
2007 - 2008, Agri/Türkiye
DOĞUBAYAZIT STATE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist (Compulsory Service)
2006 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Neurosurgery Specialist
2001 - 2006, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Assistant Doctor of Neurosurgery
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| Stereotaxic surgeries | $12000 |
| Stereotaxic radiosurgery | $15000 |
| Gamma Knife for brain tumor | $4750 - $6450 |
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) | $12200 - $13000 |
| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | $15189.18 - $15773.38 |
| Gamma Knife for brain tumor | $7500 |
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EDUCATION
2022
Associate Professor
2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey
University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Master’s Program in Clinical Trials
2013, Istanbul/Turkey
AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT
Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine
2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey
İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education
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| Stereotaxic surgeries | $12000 |
| Stereotaxic radiosurgery | $15000 |
| Gamma Knife for brain tumor | $4750 - $6450 |
accreditations:
Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.
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| CyberKnife | $9000 - $13000 |
| Pituitary tumor surgery | |
| Herniated disc surgery | $9500 - $25000 |
Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.
Read moreNeurosurgery
Fields of Study and Interests
• Spina Bifida,
• Lumbar Mass,
• Tumor,
• Meningomyelocele,
• Neurological Diseases,
• Cervical Disc Hernia,
• Brain Diseases,
• Herniated disc
• Neck hernia
• Spinal Canal Stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis (Waist Slip)
• Brain Tumors
• Spinal Cord Tumors
• Spine Fracture
• Celebral hemorrhage
• Brain Aneurysm
• hydrocephalus
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Education
• University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic Neurosurgery Specialization Training 2017,
Madison/USA
• Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization
Training 2014, Istanbul/Turkey
• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Specialization Training 2007,
Mersin/Turkey
Career
• Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital 2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
• Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey
• Çorlu State Hospital 2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey
Publications: Üçer, M. (2021). Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars
Repair: An Observational Study. World Neurosurgery, 146, e1301-e1306.
Read moreOp. Dr. Kemal Paksoy was born in Trabzon in 1982. In 2007, he graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. In 2014, he completed his specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Rize Kaçkar State Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Between 2018 and 2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Since 2023, he has been a member of the academic staff as Dr. Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
Dr. Kemal Paksoy has also worked in many clinics in the fields of neuromodulation and algology and has participated as a participant, speaker and organizer in dozens of scientific meetings held in Turkey and abroad.
He has published in many international and national scientific journals.
Read moreMedical Area of Interest and Activities
Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation)
Brain and Spinal tumors
Spinal degenerative diseases Education
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Education
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Experience
Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery
Osmaniye State Hospital
Bolu State Hospital
Private Taksim German Hospital
Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Liv Hospital Ulus
Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Society
Turkish Medical Association
Research and Publications
Development of micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model for orbita and optical nerves on fresh lamb cadaver (2007) •
Effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons
Articles in International Journals (18)
Chapters in International Books (1)
Articles in National Journals (5)
International Papers (12)
National Papers (24)
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| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| CyberKnife | $9000 - $13000 |
| Pituitary tumor surgery | |
| Herniated disc surgery | $9500 - $25000 |
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