Professor Kapici is a spinal specialist who formerly served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University – one of Turkey's major medical training institutions.

• Specialises in microsurgery for herniated disks – a technique using high-powered microscopes for smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Completed advanced training in spine surgery and neuroanatomy
• Former Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Professor Deniz Konya is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He provides senior expertise at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, specialising in complex spinal repairs.

• Focuses on waist and neck hernia repairs using surgical techniques refined in the USA
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the European Spine Society
• Serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of spinal specialists
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed international articles on spinal trauma and surgical outcomes
• Active in the International Group for the Advancement of Spine Science

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a neurosurgeon with expertise in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. He specializes in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound, deep brain stimulation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and surgery for movement disorders, pain, and spasticity.

Dr. Tonge has published 32 articles in international and national journals and written 12 book chapters. He has presented 92 oral and poster presentations and delivered 41 invited lectures. He completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University and finished the 4-year EANS training cycle. Dr. Tonge is known for his research and clinical work in functional neurosurgery.

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – treats herniated disks using smaller incisions for less postoperative pain
• Trained at the Istanbul American Hospital's specialist Spinal Surgery Programme
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Expertise in scoliosis management and complex peripheral nerve surgery
• Active member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, where he focuses on relieving nerve pressure caused by herniated disks.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery course twice to master complex back repairs
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery, which uses smaller incisions for less post-operative pain
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, staying current with international safety standards
• Trained in neuroanatomy to ensure precision during delicate nerve-root decompression procedures

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in algology and anaesthesia who focuses on non-surgical pain management for spinal conditions. He leads the pain management efforts at Estexper Clinic, using his international training to help patients avoid invasive surgery.

• Specialises in algology – the branch of medicine dedicated to relieving chronic spinal and nerve pain
• Uses ozone therapy as a minimally invasive option to reduce inflammation in spinal discs
• Completed a fellowship at Istanbul University's prestigious Capa Medical Faculty
• Active member of several international anaesthesiology and pain management societies
• Experienced in critical care and patient safety during complex nerve procedures

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who specialises in microsurgery and minimally invasive spinal repair.

• Performs minimally invasive lumbar discectomy – a small-incision technique to remove herniated disks with faster recovery.
• Expert in microsurgery for spine conditions, having completed advanced training at GATA Military Medical Faculty.
• Active researcher in spinal stabilisation, specifically thoracic and lumbar fixation techniques for better spinal support.
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive spine repairs.

• Performs microdiscectomy for lumbar and cervical discs – a keyhole technique for faster recovery
• Specialises in percutaneous spine surgery – uses tiny punctures to treat hernias without open surgery
• Expert in applying disc prostheses – helps maintain natural spinal mobility after treatment
• Trained in microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy at top institutions in Belgium and the USA

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a leading neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal surgery and hernia repairs.

• Focuses on waist, neck, and back hernias to restore patient mobility
• Performs spine surgery to treat both degenerative conditions and spinal fractures
• Expertise includes peripheral nerve surgery to address chronic pain and numbness
• Specialises in managing spinal tumours using surgical techniques
• Treats pituitary conditions and aneurysms within a multidisciplinary neurosurgical team

Naki Keles focuses on endoscopic closed surgery for lumbar disc herniations at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He uses these techniques to treat herniated disks with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery – smaller incisions and reduced muscle damage
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for both cervical and lumbar herniations
• Treats spine fractures using surgical techniques that support faster patient recovery
• Provides modern surgical options for back and neck nerve compression

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on micro-surgical repairs for cervical and lumbar disc issues.

• Uses micro-surgical techniques for smaller incisions and faster patient recovery times
• Specialises in both neck and lower back herniated disc treatments
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping using targeted surgery
• Manages complex cases involving spine fractures and spinal cord tumours

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a leading specialist in endoscopic spinal surgery who trained at the Free University of Berlin to master minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in neuroendoscopy for herniated disks using small incisions for faster recovery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at major training centres including Anadolu Medical Center
• Active member of Eurospine and the Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Expert in spinal microsurgery which uses high-powered microscopes to protect delicate nerves

Professor Mete Karatay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex spinal interventions for cervical and lumbar disc herniation.

• Performs microdiscectomy – a minimally invasive surgery to remove herniated material and relieve nerve pressure
• Expert in spinal stabilization and stenosis surgery for multi-level disc issues
• Uses kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty – cement-based techniques to repair and strengthen damaged vertebrae
• Focuses on spinal cord stimulation for patients requiring surgical pain management

Associate Professor Altunrende leads the neurosurgery department at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex spinal degenerative diseases and microsurgery transition models.

• Specialises in spinal degenerative disease treatment to restore mobility and reduce nerve pain
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Published 18 articles in international journals regarding brain and nerve surgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society contributing to national surgical standards
• Former researcher at Taksim Training and Research Hospital specialising in neurosurgical techniques

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas specializes in surgical stabilization for complex disc herniations at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs lumbar and cervical spinal stabilization to restore back and neck function
• Expert in kyphoplasty – a procedure that uses bone cement to treat painful spinal fractures
• Addresses narrow canal syndrome and lumbar sliding using modern decompression techniques
• Highly experienced in managing spinal trauma and fractures following injury
• Trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital neurosurgery department