Dr. Hakan Hanimaglu

Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu is a distinguished neurosurgeon renowned for his expertise in complex brain and spinal surgeries. With over 20 years of experience, he currently practices at Memorial Sisli Hospital, one of Turkey’s premier healthcare institutions, and also serves as a Professor at Biruni University. A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Hanimoglu completed his neurosurgery specialization at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa and has held his professorial title since 2019.

His surgical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases such as aneurysms and AVMs, spinal trauma, spina bifida, herniated discs, and hydrocephalus. He is particularly known for performing intricate procedures like tumor resections, spinal decompression, AVM surgeries, and shunt placements. Dr. Hanımoğlu is also an accomplished researcher with over 37 peer-reviewed publications and several awards, including accolades from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society for his work in spinal modeling and cavernoma-related epilepsy.

Fluent in English and Turkish, he offers personalized care to both local and international patients. In addition to his hospital role, he also consults at his private clinic in Sisli. Dr. Hanimoglu is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and AO Spine, reflecting his dedication to clinical excellence and ongoing education.

• MBBS
• MD, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2001)
• Neurosurgery Specialization, Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa (2007)

• Brain tumors (glioma, meningioma, metastases, pituitary adenoma, acoustic neuroma)
• Spina bifida and congenital spinal disorders
• Hydrocephalus
• Brain and spinal cord injuries
• Cerebrovascular diseases (AVM, aneurysm, hemorrhage)
• Herniated discs (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
• Spinal stenosis, trauma, fractures, and deformities

• Craniotomy and tumor resection (neuro-oncologic surgery)
• AVM and aneurysm microsurgery
• Herniated disc removal (discectomy in cervical, thoracic, lumbar regions)
• Spinal stabilization and decompression
• Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for hydrocephalus
• Spina bifida corrective procedures
• Trauma repair for brain/spine injuries