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DR. ERTUGRUL PINAR
- Neurosurgeon
- Qualification: MD
- Experience: 10 years
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar, M.D. is a Neurosurgery Specialist with experience in adult and pediatric brain and spine surgery. His career began with general practitioner roles in Çanakkale and Ağrı before advancing into neurosurgical specialization.
Area of Expertise
Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar specializes in a wide range of neurosurgical conditions, including:
- Brain Tumors: glial tumors, meningiomas, metastases, skull base tumors, posterior fossa tumors, intraventricular masses, pituitary adenomas
- Scalp and Skull Tumors
- Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Hemorrhages
- Cerebrovascular Conditions: aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cavernomas
- Head Injuries and Trauma Management
Education
- Medical Degree (M.D.) – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English Program, 2012)
- Neurosurgery Specialization – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
Professional Experience
Dr. Pınar completed his neurosurgery residency at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in managing complex neurological conditions.
After residency, he was appointed as a specialist neurosurgeon in Şanlıurfa in 2019, later transitioning to the private healthcare sector in 2021, where he further refined his expertise in brain and spine surgery for both adults and children.
He has authored four international peer-reviewed publications, multiple national articles, and book chapters focusing on neurosurgical topics such as artificial intelligence in neurosurgery, brain tumors, and vascular malformations. He has also presented his work at prestigious international meetings, including EANS and the Rhoton Society Meeting.


