Dr. Burak Kinali

About Dr. Burak Kinali

Dr. Burak Kinali is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 14 years of clinical experience. As a recognised Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, he is widely consulted by international patients for endoscopic pituitary surgery, brain tumour surgery, spine and spinal cord tumour surgery, degenerative spine surgery, and complex neuro-oncology cases.

14+ years of operative neurosurgical experience
International fellowship at the University of Jena Neurosurgery Clinic, Germany (2011)
Specialist in endoscopic pituitary surgery, brain tumours, and spine surgery
Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Society)
Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications and active participant in WFNS, EANS, and TND congresses

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011
MD Neurosurgery (Specialisation) — Saglik Bilimleri University, Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey, 2018

Fellowships & Special Training

Fellowship — University of Jena, Neurosurgery Clinic, Jena, Germany, 2011
EANS European Training Course Cycle 2 — Functional / Head Injury, Belgrade, Serbia
EANS European Training Course Cycle 3 — Tumor, Moscow, Russia, 2019
11th Swiss Young Neurosurgeon Symposium — Neurovascular, Gwatt, Switzerland, 2019
WFNS XVI Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 2017 (40 EACCME points)
4th Annual EANS Vascular Section Meeting, Nice, France, 2017 (13 EACCME points)
WFNS Symposia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018

Certifications & Accreditations

Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
Turkish Neurosurgical Society — Member
European Association of Neurosurgical Society (EANS) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Pituitary Gland Tumours (Adenomas)
Cushing's Disease
Brain Tumours (Primary and Metastatic)
Spinal Cord and Spine Tumours
Degenerative Spine Disease
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Cervical Disc Herniation
Spinal Canal Stenosis
Spinal Trauma
Head Trauma
Cerebral Aneurysms (Neurovascular)
Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Cavernomas
Spinal Algological (Pain) Procedures

Sub-specialties

Endoscopic Pituitary & Skull Base Surgery: Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery for pituitary adenomas and Cushing's disease — a respected neurosurgery specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients seeking the best pituitary surgeon doctor in India and abroad.
Brain Tumour & Neuro-Oncology: Microsurgical resection of brain and spine tumours.
Spine & Pain Procedures: Degenerative spine surgery, spine tumour resection, and spinal algological procedures.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Endoscopic Endonasal Pituitary Surgery
Brain Tumour Microsurgical Resection
Spinal Cord and Spine Tumour Resection
Degenerative Spine Surgery (Decompression and Fusion)
Microdiscectomy (Cervical and Lumbar)
Cerebral Aneurysm Surgery
Chronic Subdural Hematoma Evacuation
Spinal Algological (Pain) Procedures
C1 Lateral Mass Screw Fixation

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Burak Kinali can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital / Kolan Hospital — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey (Present)

Past Affiliations

Adana Acıbadem Hospital — Specialist Neurosurgeon, Adana, Turkey (Past)
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Hospital — Specialist Neurosurgeon, Istanbul, Turkey (Past)
Saglik Bilimleri University, Tepecik Education and Research Hospital — Resident and Specialist Trainee, Izmir, Turkey (until 2018)
Kahta State Hospital — Specialist Neurosurgeon, Kahta, Turkey (Past)
University of Jena, Neurosurgery Clinic — Fellow, Jena, Germany, 2011

Academic & Research Roles

Active researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications
Frequent guest speaker at international scientific meetings, CDEs, and conferences (WFNS, EANS, TND)
Trainee Lecturer — C1 lateral mass screw insertion technique

Key Achievements

14+ years of operative neurosurgical experience
International fellowship at the University of Jena, Germany
Multiple peer-reviewed publications in spine, pituitary, and neurovascular neurosurgery
Active member of WFNS and EANS European Training Course series

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Information not publicly available regarding specific awards.

Professional Memberships

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

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Hacıyakupoglu E, Kınalı B, Yılmaz MD, Hacıyakupoglu S. "Treatment of 13 multilobulated Recurrent Chronic Subdural Hematoma with Craniotomy, Durectomy, Membranectomy, Dural Border Coagulation and Cortical Vein Decompression." 31st Annual Scientific Congress of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Antalya, Turkey, 2017.
Öksüz P, Kinali B, Karadağ A, Diniz G, Öztekin Ö, Şenoğlu M. "Relation of immunohistochemical arid-1a and hif-1a expression with clinicopathologic parameters in pituitary adenomas." 27th National Turkish Pathological Congress, Antalya, 2017.
Burak Kınalı et al. "Effect of humic acid on acute spinal cord injury and oxidant/antioxidant levels in spinal cord injury model: An experimental study." WFNS 2019 International Meeting, Belgrade, 2018.
Hacıyakupoglu E, Kınalı B, Oktay K, Yılmaz DM, Hacıyakupoglu S. "Vertebroplasty." Archives Medical Review Journal. 2012;21(4):283–298.
İlgezdi I, Öcek L, Binyay LA, Özçelik MM, Kinali B, Sener U, Tokucoglu F, Zorlu Y. "Decompressive hemicraniectomy in acute ischemic stroke." Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2019;25(1):31–36.
Camlar B, Bilgin B, Ören M, Kınalı B, Melikoglu ES, Gazioglu N. "Predictive Value of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio for the Assessment of Remission in Cushing's Disease." Peer-reviewed publication.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Endoscopic pituitary and skull base surgery
Spinal cord injury and oxidant/antioxidant biology
Cushing's disease prognostic biomarkers
Decompressive hemicraniectomy outcomes

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Neurosurgery Consultation	₹4,000 – ₹10,000	$50 – $120
Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery	₹5,50,000 – ₹12,50,000	$6,500 – $15,000
Brain Tumour Surgery	₹5,50,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,500 – $14,500
Spinal Cord Tumour Resection	₹5,50,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,500 – $14,500
Microdiscectomy / Spinal Decompression	₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000	$3,600 – $8,500

*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 Dr. Burak Kinali use in Neurosurgeon treatment?

Dr. Burak Kinali uses advanced neurosurgical platforms including endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery, microsurgical brain and spine tumour resection, neuronavigation, intra-operative microscopy, modern spinal instrumentation, and spinal algological (pain) procedures. International fellowship training at the University of Jena, Germany supports precise treatment of complex pituitary, brain, and spine conditions for international patients.

2. What conditions does Dr. Burak Kinali specialize in treating?

Dr. Burak Kinali is an internationally trained Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey, treating pituitary gland tumours, Cushing's disease, brain tumours, spinal cord and spine tumours, degenerative spine disease, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, spinal canal stenosis, spinal and head trauma, cerebral aneurysms, chronic subdural hematoma, cavernomas, and spinal pain conditions. He is widely consulted as a top pituitary and spine neurosurgery specialist for complex cases.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Burak Kinali?

Appointments with Dr. Burak Kinali 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 Dr. Burak Kinali?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Burak Kinali, 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 Dr. Burak Kinali offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Burak Kinali 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.

About Dr. Burak Kinali