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Best Moyamoya disease neurosurgeons: TOP 52 doctors

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Gerardo Conesa Bertran
Neurosurgeon
40 years of experience
4.7
407 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Gerardo Conesa Bertran

Neurosurgeon
40 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
  • Specializes in Moyamoya disease treatment.
  • Expertise in revascularization surgeries, direct and indirect bypass.
  • Practices cerebral angioplasty and stenting for Moyamoya.
  • Conducts medical management including antiplatelet therapy.
  • Trained internationally in USA (Chicago, Boston, Minneapolis, Seattle) and France (Toulouse).
  • Engages in online consultations for patients with Moyamoya disease.
  • Speaks English, Spanish, and possibly other languages (not specified).
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Akin Akakin
Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
4.2
52 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Akin Akakin

Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
  • Specializes in Moyamoya disease treatment with surgical expertise.
  • Treats using direct/indirect revascularization, EDAS, and encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis.
  • International training includes the United States.
  • Holds Neurosurgery Board Certification.
  • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
  • Consults Moyamoya patients online for convenience.
  • Fluent in Turkish and English for diverse patient communication.
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Melih Uc
Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
4.7
45 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Melih Uc

Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience

Neurosurgery

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.

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Mustafa Bozbuga
Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
4.2
52 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Mustafa Bozbuga

Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.Read more
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Halil Can
Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Halil Can

Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience

2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

 

2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery

1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital

 

Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)

Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)

Neurovascular surgery

Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)

Aneurysms

Arteriovenous malformations

Cavernomas

Neuro-oncological surgery

Brain tumors

Glial tumors

Meningiomas

Pituitary gland tumors

Metastatic brain tumors

Skull base tumors

Pontocerebellar angle tumors

Pineal tumors

Intraventricular tumors

Spinal disease surgery

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures

Spine and spinal cord tumors

Scoliosis

Degenerative spine diseases

Peripheral nerve disease surgery

Peripheral nerve tumors

Entrapment neuropathies

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Ulnar groove syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery

Trigeminal neuralgia

Microvascular decompression

Epilepsy surgery

Spasticity surgery

Epiduroscopic interventions

Hydrocephalus surgeries

Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy

VP shunt surgeries

LP shunt surgeries

Developmental anomalies

Meningomyelocele

Tethered cord syndrome

Arachnoid cyst

Craniosynostosis surgeries

Chiari malformation

Head trauma

Subdural hematomas

Intracerebral hematomas

 

Article published in internationally refereed journals

Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 

Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013

Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016

Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017

Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul

Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017

Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr

Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017

Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.

Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28

 

Article published in national refereed journals

1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 

2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019

3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

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Umut Dogu Akturk
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Umut Dogu Akturk

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
  • Specializes in Moyamoya disease, providing tailored surgical treatments.
  • Treatment options: indirect revascularization, direct bypass surgery, combined revascularization.
  • Trained internationally with a focus on neurosurgery and complex brain conditions.
  • Holds significant experience from Hacettepe University and various Turkish hospitals.
  • Accredited neurosurgeon with a decade of specialized medical practice.
  • Engages in online consultations for Moyamoya disease patients.
  • Fluent in Turkish, with experience in diverse linguistic environments.
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20 top ranked Moyamoya disease doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Kamran Aghayev
Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice

Kamran Aghayev

Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.Read more
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Peter Ulrich
Pediatric neurosurgeon
4.4
52 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Peter Ulrich

Pediatric neurosurgeon

accreditations:

The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Dr. Peter Ulrich specializes in Moyamoya disease treatment.
  • Expert in surgical revascularization, indirect bypass, and medical management.
  • Trained in Germany and Mexico, with international neurosurgery practice.
  • Performs consultations and advanced imaging: MRI, CT, PET-CT.
  • Accredited by the German Society of Neurosurgery and EANS.
  • Consults patients online for convenience and accessibility.
  • Fluent in German and English for diverse patient communication.
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Sabbri Aydin
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
28 years of experience
4.3
41 reviews

Sabbri Aydin

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital
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Margalit Navo
Neurosurgeon
31 years of experience
4.4
142 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Margalit Navo

Neurosurgeon
31 years of experience

Dr. Margalit Navo is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He specializes in the minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors in both adults and children and has performed over 170 successful surgeries for meningioma and skull base tumors. He is a member of the Israel Neurosurgical Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Israel Medicine Association.

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Felix Bokstein
Neurologist
45 years of experience
4.4
142 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Felix Bokstein

Neurologist
45 years of experience

Head of Neurooncology Clinic of Ichilov

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Grossman Rachel
Neurosurgeon
33 years of experience
4.4
142 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Grossman Rachel

Neurosurgeon
33 years of experience
Dr. Grossman Rachel is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in brain tumor surgeries, including the removal of malignant and benign tumors, and developing unique techniques for glial mass removal. She has received international research awards and authored more than 40 scientific publications.Read more
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Roth Jonathan
Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience
4.4
142 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Roth Jonathan

Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience
Dr. Roth Jonathan is a highly experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 18 years of experience. He specializes in complex cases of hydrocephalus, brain tumors, colloid cysts, arachnoid cysts, craniopharyngiomas, endoscopic surgery, epilepsy surgery, and surgery for tuberous sclerosis-associated pathologies. He has performed various operations including brain tumor removal, deep brain stimulation surgery, and more. Dr. Roth is also an active member of several renowned professional organizations and has approximately 70 professional publications to his credit.Read more
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Mustafa Gurelik
Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Sivas
Medicana Sivas Hospital

Mustafa Gurelik

Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience
Doctor graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed specialization in 1997. Experienced in working at various medical institutions, including Keskin Closed Prison Medical, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas AnadoluHospital and Malatya Gözde Hospital. Specializes in brain and spinal cord tumors, brain hemorrhages, spine diseases, head and spine traumas, pituitary surgery, shunt and endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus, surgical procedures for lumbar and neck hernia, non-surgical treatment methods for lumbar and neck hernia, cerebrovascular aneurysm and carpal tunnel and other nerve congestion.Read more
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Andry Key
Neurosurgeon
51 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center

Andry Key

Neurosurgeon
51 years of experience

Dr. Andrew Kaye is a leading neurosurgeon with 47 years of experience, specializing in surgical treatment of brain tumors, skull base surgery, removal of pituitary tumors, and surgery on the blood vessels of the brain. He is an award-winning doctor who graduated from the University of Melbourne, has held various positions of leadership, and is a member of several neurosurgical societies.

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Samuel Moskovichi
Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center

Samuel Moskovichi

Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience
Dr. Samuel Moscovici is a highly rated doctor in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in Epidermoid Cyst, Schwannoma, Neurosarcoidosis, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement, with 67 peer reviewed articles in 15 years.Read more
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Hakan Seçkin
Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Hakan Seçkin

Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
Turkey, Bursa
Medicana Bursa Hospital
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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Bewell Health Assistance

Mehmet Onur Ozturk

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
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Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Eyebrow transplantation
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Mehmet Ozek
Neurosurgeon
44 years of experience
4.1
7 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Acibadem Altunizade Clinic

Mehmet Ozek

Neurosurgeon
44 years of experience

accreditations:

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Dr. Aşkın Şeker is a highly respected Neurosurgeon with 23+ years of experience and numerous awards and achievements. He has interests in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, functional neurosurgery, movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia and endoscopic surgeries. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and has 47 articles published in SCI international journals, papers presented in 33 international scientific meetings, 10 articles in national journals, and wrote chapters for 2 international books.

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