Prof. Dr. Ali Kurtsoy

Prof. Dr. Ali Kurtsoy is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri, where he works in the Neurosurgery unit. His practice covers cranial and spinal conditions in adults and children, with a subspecialty interest in the treatment of pituitary diseases. He has more than 41 years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Kurtsoy graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1985. He trained in neurosurgery at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, serving as a research assistant from 1986 to 1992 and completing his specialization in 1992. He then continued his academic career at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine as a lecturer (1992–1994), assistant professor (1994–2002), associate professor (2001–2007), and professor from 2007. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2009. His listed memberships include Türk Nöroşirurji Association, Türkiye Klinikleri Dergisi, and Neurosurgical Review. His published work includes a study on ultrasound guidance in intracranial tumor resection correlated with postoperative magnetic resonance findings, a report on stroke secondary to aseptic meningitis after endovascular treatment of a giant aneurysm, and pediatric case reports on topics such as calcified chronic subdural hematoma and cerebral involvement in Erdheim Chester disease.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Kurtsoy’s work is the surgical management of brain tumors, including gliomas, meningiomas, deeply located brain tumors, and pediatric brain tumors. He also treats brain aneurysms and pituitary disorders, and his practice includes craniosynostosis in children. The choice of approach for these conditions depends on the location and characteristics of the lesion, the patient’s symptoms, and the findings of imaging and clinical examination, and is discussed individually with each patient or family.

In the spine, Dr. Kurtsoy evaluates and treats lumbar spinal canal stenosis and cervical spinal canal stenosis, as well as spine tumors and spinal cord tumors. For these conditions, assessment typically considers neurological findings, imaging results, and any previous treatment before options are outlined. Not every patient is a candidate for surgery, and the discussion may include non-surgical management or further diagnostic evaluation where appropriate.

How Dr. Kurtsoy works with international patients

Dr. Kurtsoy consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes, and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the available options for further evaluation and management. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their case before deciding whether to travel.