Dr. Ali Yilmaz

About Dr. Ali Yilmaz

Prof. Dr. Ali Yılmaz is a senior Neurosurgeon with over 21 years of experience in brain and spine surgery, neurovascular interventions and stereotactic radiosurgery. An internationally trained Ali Yılmaz Neurosurgeon, he is recognised for his expertise in endovascular coil and stent treatment of cerebrovascular anomalies, spine surgery and neuro-oncology, with a track record of treating more than 1,000 patients and contributing 60+ scientific articles.

21+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery
Treated over 1,000 patients across complex brain and spine cases
60+ peer-reviewed scientific articles in national and international journals
International training and surgical exchanges in neurovascular interventions
Special interests: cerebrovascular surgery, neuro-oncology, spine surgery, gamma knife & stereotactic radiosurgery

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Karadeniz Teknik University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
Specialization in Neurosurgery — Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey

Fellowships & Special Training

Advanced training in endovascular neurosurgery (coil and stent techniques)
Associate Professor (Doçent) and full Professor (Profesör) academic titles in Neurosurgery

Certifications & Accreditations

Turkish Higher Education Council Neurosurgery Certification
Turkish Neurosurgical Society — Member
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Brain Aneurysm & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Brain Haemorrhage
Brain Tumours
Spinal Tumours & Spinal Cord Tumours
Herniated Disc (Lumbar & Cervical)
Spinal Canal Stenosis
Scoliosis
Epilepsy (Surgical Evaluation)
Stroke (Surgical Aspects)
Movement Disorders (DBS Evaluation)

Sub-specialties

Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Neurosurgery: Coil and stent treatment of brain aneurysms and AVMs — a flagship area for the best Neurosurgeon doctor India and Turkey patients consult.
Stereotactic & Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Non-invasive radiosurgery for brain tumours, metastases and AVMs.
Spine Surgery & Neuro-oncology: Microsurgical and minimally invasive treatment of disc disease, spinal stenosis and spinal tumours.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Endovascular Coiling & Stenting of Aneurysms
Microsurgical Brain Tumour Resection
Gamma Knife / Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Lumbar & Cervical Disc Surgery
Spinal Decompression & Fusion
Spinal Tumour Surgery
Epilepsy Surgery (Selected Cases)
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Movement Disorders

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Ali Yilmaz can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Present

Past Affiliations

Adnan Menderes University Medical and Health Sciences Research and Application Center, Aydın — Chief Physician, 2014–2015
Adnan Menderes University Medical and Health Sciences Research and Application Center, Aydın — Deputy Chief Physician, 2014
Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Denizli — Faculty Member / Specialist
Şişli Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul — Consultant Neurosurgeon (earlier in career)

Academic & Research Roles

Professor of Neurosurgery, Pamukkale University School of Medicine
Author and trainer for younger neurosurgeons in endovascular and microsurgical techniques

Key Achievements

21+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery
1,000+ patient treatments across complex cerebrovascular and spinal disorders
60+ peer-reviewed national and international scientific publications
Recognised expertise in endovascular and stereotactic neurosurgery

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
Turkish Medical Association

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Yılmaz A, Özkul A. "Demographic and clinical features of subarachnoid hemorrhages with and without cerebral aneurysm." Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases, 2017.
Shin DS, Yılmaz A, Özkul A, Deo DK, Hwang SC, Kim BT. "Direct Carotid Exposure for Neuroendovascular Approaches." Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery, 2016.
Kızılay Z, Erken HA, Kahraman Çetin N, Aktaş S, Abas BI, Yılmaz A. "Boric acid reduces axonal and myelin damage in experimental sciatic nerve injury." Neural Regeneration Research, 2016.
Yılmaz A, Avcil M, Özkul A, Topcu A, Çırak B, Acar F, Coşkun ME. "The Role of Neurosurgeons in Neurointerventional Surgery." Meandros Medical and Dental Journal, 2016.
Yılmaz A, Özkul A. "Anatomical variations of anterior circulation in the brains of patients with and without intracranial aneurysm." Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases, 2018.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms
Subarachnoid haemorrhage outcomes and biomarkers
Experimental nerve injury and neuroprotection
Intracranial aneurysm anatomy and risk profiling

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Neurosurgery Consultation	₹4,000 – ₹8,500	$50 – $100
Endovascular Aneurysm Coiling	₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000	$9,600 – $18,000
Microsurgical Aneurysm Clipping	₹6,50,000 – ₹13,00,000	$7,800 – $15,600
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery	₹4,50,000 – ₹9,00,000	$5,400 – $10,800
Lumbar / Cervical Disc 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. Ali Yılmaz use in Neurosurgeon treatment?

Prof. Dr. Ali Yılmaz uses endovascular coiling and stenting systems, microsurgery, Gamma Knife / stereotactic radiosurgery, intraoperative neuromonitoring and Deep Brain Stimulation. These technologies allow him to treat aneurysms, AVMs, brain tumours, spinal disorders and movement disorders with high precision and minimal invasiveness.

2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Ali Yılmaz specialize in treating?

As a leading Neurosurgeon specialist Istanbul, Turkey, he treats brain aneurysms, brain haemorrhage, brain tumours, spinal tumours, herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, scoliosis, stroke and movement disorders. He is also commonly consulted for second opinions on complex cerebrovascular and revision spine cases.

3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Ali Yılmaz?

Appointments with Prof. Dr. Ali Yılmaz 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. Ali Yılmaz?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Ali Yılmaz, 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. Ali Yılmaz 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.