Best Neurosurgeons in 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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Burc is an Spine Surgeon at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul.
He completed his medical school from Marmara University in 1998 followed by various training certifications from several prestigious institutions. Further, he joined Süleyman Demirel University as an Assistant Professor in 2015.
Currently, he is actively associated with several organizations including the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD), the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (ACTA), the Turkish Medical Association and more. 

• Op. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a well-known Orthopaedist, Traumatologist & Advanced Spine Surgeon with experience of 20+ years.
• He has Memberships of Scientific Organizations such as the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Turkish Spine Association (TOD), Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Association (MINOD), North America Spine Society (NASS), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), and European Spine Society (ESS).
• He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1990 - 1996) and gained a Fellowship in 2009 from Comprehensive Spine Center University of California Los Angeles, USA,
• He also has an International Spine Fellow from the Comprehensive Spine Center University of California Los Angeles, USA (2009 - 2010).
• Dr. Aydogan has a keen interest in areas such as Rope Scoliosis Surgery (Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery), Spinal Canal Stenosis, Waist Shift, Cervical Disc Prosthesis, Spinal Fractures, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Laser - Endoscopic Discectomy, Pediatric - Adult Spine Deformities, etc.

• Dr. Selman DOĞAN is a renowned Orthopedist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul.
• He has several years of experience in treating and managing skeletal deformities.
• Prior to working with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, he has been associated with several medical institutions in the past. 

• 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. Turker Kilic is a prominent Neurologist with over 30 years of practice and experience.
• Ependymoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Brain Cyst, Edema of the Brain, Brain Injury and Epilepsy are the treatments he provides. 
• He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the European Academy of Science and Arts, the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the
  Neurosurgical Society of America and the European Neurosurgical Society.
• Dr. Turker Kilic gained his MBBS (1991) from Hacettepe University. 
• He completed his PhD (2000) at Marmara University.
• Dr. Turker Kilic is the author of several publications and articles.

• 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. 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.

• Prof. Sevin BALKAN is a well-known Neurologist at Memorial Antalya Hospital.
• She has more than 46 years of experience in managing and treating several neurological disorders. 
• She completed her medical training from HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 1974 followed by 'Neurology Specialisation Training' from HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 1978. 
• In 1984, she completed her 'Associate Professor' studies and became a 'Professor' in 1991. 
• She is an active member of the Turkish Neurology Association, Cerebrovascular Diseases Association, and ENS (European Neurological Society). 

• 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.