Discectomy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Professor Fikret Baskan is a spinal specialist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on complex neurosurgery and congenital anomalies. He brings senior academic expertise to spinal cord procedures after serving as a specialist at several major training hospitals.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Specialises in spine and spinal cord surgery for both adults and children
• Expertise includes treating spina bifida and other congenital spinal conditions
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk is a specialist surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul who has contributed to peer-reviewed research for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Performs discectomy procedures within an extensive orthopaedic and spinal surgical practice
• Background in spinal trauma and complex blood loss management during surgery
• Highly skilled in both spinal interventions and major joint replacements
• Researches outcomes for spinal conditions to improve patient recovery and safety
• Practices at a dedicated surgical centre focusing on modern orthopaedic techniques

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialised training in degenerative spine diseases and complex vertebral fractures
• Completed clinical fellowships in spinal surgery under leading experts in Ankara and the USA
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Associate Professor who has published extensive research on spinal fusion and musculoskeletal injuries

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Hospital who has successfully treated thousands of patients for complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specialises in microdiscectomy and endoscopic spine surgery for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc hernias
• Performs minimally invasive and percutaneous spine procedures to help speed up patient recovery
• Recognised for a high success rate in handling difficult revision surgeries for degenerative spine disease
• Published 17 research articles in national and international medical journals on neurosurgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and trained in advanced microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy

Associate Professor Hakan Ozalp has completed over 1,100 neurosurgical treatments, specialising in complex brain and spine surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara University as a specialist in brain and nerve surgery
• Held an international post at the University of Insubria in Varese, Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, training future specialists
• Provides second medical-opinion reviews for complex spinal cases