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Dr. Kamran Aghayev
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

The expert
you can trust.

Over twenty years performing complex brain and spine surgery — from brain tumors and aneurysms to scoliosis, disc herniation, thoracic outlet syndrome, and Eagle syndrome. Strength in rare and underdiagnosed conditions. Five thousand international patients — and counting.

"Quality of service is the most important factor. We take one case and focus entirely on it." — Dr. Kamran Aghayev
Dr. Kamran Aghayev, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
By the numbers
24+
Years practicing neurosurgery
5,000+
Surgeries performed
50+
Peer-reviewed publications
Conditions Treated
Meet Dr. Aghayev
A conversation

Before anything else — the person.

A Conversation with Dr. Aghayev — 39 minutes
"A Conversation with Dr. Aghayev"
On choosing neurosurgery · 39 minutes
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Areas of Expertise
Diseases & Treatments

Complex neurosurgical care across brain, spine, and peripheral nerve conditions.

I.

Brain Surgery

Individualized treatment across the full range of brain conditions — tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, pituitary adenomas, Chiari malformation, hydrocephalus, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm.

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II.

Spine Surgery

From routine herniated disc operations to the most complex reconstructive cases — including scoliosis, spinal tumors, compression fractures, and failed back surgery syndrome. Author of the SLIF technique for L5–S1 fusion.

See all spine procedures
III.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A frequently misdiagnosed condition treated with PURED — Posterior Upper Rib Excision & Decompression — a surgical technique developed by Dr. Aghayev and published in World Neurosurgery.

The PURED procedure
IV.

Eagle Syndrome & Jugular Vein Compression

Rare vascular and nerve compression syndromes requiring precise anatomical understanding. Dr. Aghayev has been interviewed internationally on the diagnosis and surgical management of these overlooked conditions.

Eagle Syndrome
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It's crucial to properly treat patients from abroad — ninety percent of our patients are international.
Dr. Kamran Aghayev
Dr. Aghayev's clinic in Istanbul — warm, welcoming environment
The Aghayev approach

Treatment plans that are clear before you arrive.

By the time a patient lands in Istanbul, they already know the hospital where they will be treated, the members of their personal care team, the sequence of the procedure, and the logistics of the stay.

No translators, no intermediaries. Dr. Aghayev speaks directly with patients in English, Turkish, and Russian. Arabic-speaking patients are cared for by a dedicated Arabic-speaking clinic manager throughout their visit. Every patient gets a direct conversation in their own language — from first inquiry to post-operative follow-up.

4 languages English · Turkish · Russian · Arabic
90% international Patients from 40+ countries
Patient Stories
From 40 countries

Patients who made the trip.

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Scientific Work
Published research

A surgeon who also publishes.

Dr. Aghayev holds four US patents for spinal instrumentation developed during his research fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. He has authored over fifty peer-reviewed journal articles and contributed chapters to four operative neurosurgery textbooks.

Among the techniques he has introduced to the literature: PURED for thoracic outlet syndrome, and the Sacrolumbar Interbody Fusion (SLIF) approach for L5–S1 fusion.

Full CV & Publications
2024
Sacrolumbar Interbody Fusion (SLIF): Feasibility, Technical Nuances, Biomechanical Assessment, and Clinical Outcomes
Spine Surgery and Related Research
2023
Safety and Efficacy of Posterior Upper Rib Excision and Decompression (PURED) for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
World Neurosurgery
2023
US Patent 11,849,984 — Bone Fusion System
Co-inventor · Doulgeris, Blohm, Vrionis
2021
Advances in CSF Shunt Devices and Their Assessment for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Expert Review of Medical Devices
Day to day

Inside the clinic.

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Next step

A consultation, before anything else.

Send your case details and imaging. Dr. Aghayev reviews each submission personally and responds with a considered opinion — not a sales pitch.

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