American Hospital, Istanbul – Turkey
About Dr. Talat Kırış
Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış is a globally renowned Neurosurgeon in Istanbul with over 33 years of clinical and academic experience in cerebrovascular surgery, skull base tumours, brain aneurysms, complex spine surgery and pediatric neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed his neurosurgery specialisation at Istanbul Tıp Fakültesi Nöroşirürji in 1992, followed by advanced fellowship training at the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, USA.
- 33+ years of clinical practice with 100+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Editor of 2 international neurosurgery textbooks (Springer Verlag)
- Past President of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and current Chair, Istanbul Medical Chamber (since 2025)
- Co-Chair, Cerebrovascular Diseases and Therapy Committee, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (2017–2021)
- Founding Chairman, Neurosurgery Departments and GammaKnife Center, Florence Nightingale Hospital (2011–)
- TED speaker and editor of Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1986
- Specialty in Neurosurgery — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey, 1992
- Associate Professor — Istanbul University, 1999
- Professor — Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2006
Fellowships & Special Training
- Clinical Research Fellowship in Neurovascular and Skull Base Surgery — Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 1995–1996
- Clinical Observer — Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK, 1991
- Clinical Observer — Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK, 1991
- EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Courses — Germany and Spain
Certifications & Accreditations
- Turkish Medical Council Registration
- Turkish Neurosurgical Board — Elected Member, 2006
- EANS Research Committee — Member, since 2013
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) — Co-Chair, Cerebrovascular Diseases and Therapy Committee, 2017–2021
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Cerebral Aneurysms
- Cerebral Vasospasm
- Skull Base Tumours
- Meningioma
- Pituitary Tumours
- Pediatric Brain Tumours
- Oligodendroglioma and Medulloblastoma
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Moyamoya Disease
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Spinal Cord Tumours
- Subarachnoid and Subdural Hemorrhage
- Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease and Tourette Syndrome
- Spina Bifida and Pediatric Neurosurgical Conditions
Sub-specialties
- Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery: Microsurgical clipping of cerebral aneurysms and AVM resection, plus complex skull base tumour surgery — a globally recognised Neurosurgeon specialist Istanbul Turkey for international cerebrovascular patients.
- Neuro-oncology and GammaKnife Radiosurgery: Surgical and stereotactic radiosurgical management of brain tumours including meningioma, pituitary tumours and metastases — internationally comparable to the best Neurosurgeon doctor India options.
- Pediatric and Functional Neurosurgery: Surgical management of pediatric brain tumours, spina bifida and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Tourette syndrome.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Microsurgical Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
- AVM Resection
- Skull Base Tumour Microsurgery
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
- Brain Tumour Microsurgery
- GammaKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Pediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
- Spinal Cord Tumour Resection
- Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Surgical Management of Subarachnoid and Subdural Hemorrhage
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Talat Kırış can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- American Hospital Istanbul, Turkey — Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Present
- Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Present
- Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Founding Chairman, Neurosurgical Departments and GammaKnife Center, 2011–Present
- Istanbul Medical Chamber — Chair, since April 2025
Past Affiliations
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, 2006–2011
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Associate Professor, 1999–2006
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Attending Neurosurgeon, 1996–1999
- German Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Part-time Staff Neurosurgeon, 2006–2011
- Bakırköy Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Attending Neurosurgeon, 1994–1995
- Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Attending Neurosurgeon, 1993–1994
- Konya State Hospital, Konya, Turkey — General Practitioner (Compulsory Service), 1986
Academic & Research Roles
- Past President — Turkish Neurosurgical Society
- Chairman — 9th International Conference on Cerebral Vasospasm, Istanbul, 2006
- President, Neurovascular Section — Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 2007–2008
- Chairman, Education Committee — Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 2009–2012
- Vice Chairman, Educational Committee — Mediterranean Association of Neurological Surgeons, since 2018
- Editor — Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals, since 2014
- TED Speaker
Key Achievements
- 33+ years of clinical and academic neurosurgery practice
- 100+ peer-reviewed scientific publications in national and international journals
- Editor of 2 international neurosurgery textbooks: "Cerebral Vasospasm: New Strategies in Research and Treatment" (Springer Verlag, 2008) and "Intraoperative Imaging" (Springer Verlag, 2011)
- Founding Chairman of the Neurosurgery Departments and GammaKnife Center at a major Istanbul private hospital
- Co-Chair, Cerebrovascular Diseases and Therapy Committee, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (2017–2021)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Past President — Turkish Neurosurgical Society
- Elected Member — Turkish Neurosurgical Board, 2006
- Co-Chair — Cerebrovascular Diseases and Therapy Committee, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, 2017–2021
- Delegate of Turkish Neurosurgical Society for WFNS, since 2019
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) — Research Committee Member
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
- Mediterranean Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Turkish Neuro-oncology Association — Founding Member, 2013
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Editor — Kiriş T, Pamir N, Seifert V. "Intraoperative Imaging." Springer Verlag, 2011.
- Editor — Kiriş T, Zhang J. "Cerebral Vasospasm: New Strategies in Research and Treatment." Springer Verlag, 2008.
- 100+ peer-reviewed publications across cerebrovascular surgery, skull base tumours, neuro-oncology and pediatric neurosurgery in international and national journals.
- Doctoral thesis (1992): Effect of excitatory amino acid receptor antagonist MK-801 on lipid peroxidation in experimental spinal cord injury.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Cerebrovascular surgery and aneurysm management
- Skull base and neuro-oncology surgery
- Intraoperative imaging in neurosurgery
- Surgical training and education in neurosurgery
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 | $145 – $300 |
| Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping | ₹8,50,000 – ₹20,00,000 | $10,200 – $24,000 |
| AVM Resection | ₹9,00,000 – ₹22,00,000 | $10,800 – $26,500 |
| Skull Base / Brain Tumour Surgery | ₹8,50,000 – ₹22,00,000 | $10,200 – $26,500 |
| Pituitary Surgery (Endoscopic) | ₹6,50,000 – ₹14,00,000 | $7,800 – $16,800 |
| GammaKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery | ₹6,50,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $7,800 – $18,000 |
| Microvascular Decompression (Trigeminal Neuralgia) | ₹5,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 | $6,500 – $14,500 |
| Lumbar Decompression Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,200 – $9,000 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış uses operative microscopy, intraoperative neuromonitoring, GammaKnife stereotactic radiosurgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery systems, microsurgical aneurysm clipping instruments, intraoperative MRI imaging and modern neurovascular angiography. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış treats cerebral aneurysms, cerebral vasospasm, skull base tumours, meningioma, pituitary tumours, pediatric brain tumours, AVMs, Moyamoya disease, trigeminal neuralgia, spinal cord tumours, lumbar spinal stenosis and movement disorders. As a globally recognised Neurosurgeon specialist Istanbul Turkey, he is regularly consulted by international patients for complex cerebrovascular, skull base and pediatric neurosurgery cases.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Prof. Dr. Talat Kırış offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Neurosurgeon specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.
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