54 Best Herniated disc surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 successful interventions, specialising in minimally invasive spine surgery at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Uses endoscopic and transforaminal techniques to treat recurrent L4–L5 disc herniations
• Expert in anterior cervical discectomies for complex neck disc removals
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Marmara University and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 procedures and focuses on both adult and paediatric neurosurgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in surgical management of complex spine diseases and herniated discs
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Manages a broad range of neurosurgical cases including spinal tumours and vascular malformations
• Provides personalised treatment plans for patients with neurological injuries and chronic pain

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor Zafer Orkun Toktas is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital who has performed over 1,100 successful procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on complex spinal and disc conditions
• Personalises every treatment plan by personally analysing all patient diagnostic documents
• Holds the academic title of Professor at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park
• Practises at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, a leading private medical centre in Istanbul

Professor Sakar is a highly trained neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital who completed specialised international fellowships in Germany and Brazil.

• Trained in complex spinal and tumour surgery at the University of Tübingen
• Specialises in treating congenital spine defects and herniated discs
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Completed advanced fetal spina bifida surgical training in São Paulo
• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

Professor Gursel Saka is a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards, recognised for his contributions to surgical innovation at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in orthopaedic spine surgery including complex herniated disc repairs
• Performs reconstructive trauma surgery and hip socket fractures
• Uses robotic technology for high-precision joint and bone procedures
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating degenerative spinal conditions like ankylosing spondylitis

Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic and traumatology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. Dr. Kurklu has published over 70 scientific papers on his clinical findings. He serves as the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at a university in the USA.
• Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Previously served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Professor Huseyin Demir is a specialist neurosurgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He leads a team focused on delicate spinal interventions.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord conditions
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility – the gold standard for hospital safety
• Treats international patients at a top-tier multidisciplinary centre

Professor Erhan Arslan is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik who specialises in complex spinal interventions and herniated disc repairs.

• Performs anterior cervical discectomy to remove herniated discs and relieve nerve pressure
• Uses advanced neuroendoscopic methods for minimally invasive access to the spine
• Completed clinical observational training at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland
• Holds a qualification certificate from the Turkish Neurosurgical Association
• Specialises in treating both lumbar and cervical disc herniations and spinal stenosis

Professor Nurullah Ermis is a specialist orthopaedic and spine surgeon at Central Hospital who focuses on complex spinal deformity corrections. He is a prolific researcher who has presented his clinical findings at the ESRA Congress in Dublin.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for scoliosis and kyphosis
• Uses advanced anaesthetic blocks to reduce pain after surgery
• Member of the Turkish Spinal Surgery Society
• Published research on spinal deformities following paediatric heart surgery
• Expert in complex joint reconstructions and revision surgeries

Associate Professor Baran Yılmaz completed a prestigious fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the USA – one of the world's most elite neurosurgery training grounds.

• Practices at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir – a top-tier academic teaching centre
• Trained at Marmara University in Turkey – a leading institution for neurological sciences
• Active member of AOSpine – the premier international community for spinal surgeons
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex spinal surgery techniques
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association – focusing on best-practice surgical protocols

Professor Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries and currently serves as a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Previously held the position of Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University
• Completed specialized neurosurgical training at the Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham
• International member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award for his clinical contributions
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee

Dr Umut Dogu has performed over 900 procedures at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, specialising in restorative spine surgery for complex herniations.

• Treats lumbar and cervical disc herniations using minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in spinal instability, stenosis, and traumatic vertebral fractures
• Completed specialist neurosurgery residency at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Hospital
• Uses neuromodulation and bone cement injections for chronic pain management
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Selman Dogan is a highly versatile orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in restorative spinal and joint procedures.

• Performs discectomy and kyphoplasty to treat herniated discs and spinal fractures
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology for treating bone and soft tissue tumours
• Skilled in trauma reconstruction for both upper and lower extremities
• Uses regenerative Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy to accelerate tissue healing
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Professor Mehmet Aydogan is a spine specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the United States.

• Specialises in degenerative spine disease and complex restorative spinal procedures
• Former Director of the Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Authored 50 scientific articles on advancements in spinal surgery techniques
• Practises at Memorial Sisli Hospital, a leading centre for orthopaedic care

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly published neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a significant focus on complex spinal cord surgery.

• Uses multimodal intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring to protect nerve function during spinal procedures
• Participated in the accreditation process with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Authored chapters in five neurosurgery textbooks and published over 35 international journal articles
• Previously held specialist roles at major Turkish institutions including Acıbadem Maslak and Liv Hospital

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey’s first dedicated spine surgery centre and leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He performs complex anterior cervical discectomies to relieve nerve pressure caused by damaged discs.

• Founder of the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specialises in laminectomy and kyphoplasty to restore spinal mobility
• Trained internationally at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Completed orthopaedic research at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Professor at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and completed intensive spine surgery training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic operations of the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Completed advanced hands-on cadaver courses in less-invasive spine techniques in the USA
• Recognised academic leader with 31 medical publications and six book chapters
• Former Clinical Administrative Officer at Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive spinal techniques. He earned international certifications in full-endoscopic spine surgery and disc nucleoplasty from leading centres in Germany.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery for herniated discs and spinal stenosis
• Uses disc nucleoplasty to treat cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Founding Professor and former Head of Neurosurgery at Okan University Hospital
• Published 68 scientific articles and authored nine book chapters on neurosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies