10 Best Surgical treatment of radiculopathy Doctors in Istanbul

Dr Ertugrul Pinar uses minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgical techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental to treat nerve root compression. He focuses on anatomical precision to reduce surgical trauma and support a faster return to daily activities.

• Trained at Marmara University – a high-volume tertiary referral centre for complex neurosurgery
• Specialises in endoscopic approaches that minimise tissue damage compared to open surgery
• Experienced in managing technically demanding lesions affecting the spinal nerves
• Active in academic medical education, training the next generation of specialist surgeons
• Maintains a practice covering both adult and paediatric neurosurgical conditions

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Sisli Hospital since 2011, the doctor has dedicated extensive professional time to advanced surgical interventions and microsurgical techniques.

Previously, the doctor spent eighteen years at Manus Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, further refining expertise in complex hand procedures. This clinical background is complemented by a foundational fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery completed at the VKV American Hospital, establishing a long-standing commitment to excellence in the field of reconstructive and hand-focused surgical care.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who underwent the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation process.

• Previously served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Gaziosmanpaşa University
• Helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University in Istanbul
• Held senior clinical roles at several of Turkey's most prestigious medical centres including Memorial and Liv Hospital
• Holds formal Associate Professorship certification in neurosurgery awarded in 2021

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's very first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He brings global expertise to nerve root decompression after refining his techniques at the world-recognised Minnesota Spine Center.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex spinal disorders
• Completed a high-level spine surgery fellowship at Hokkaido University in Japan
• Former professor at Istanbul University – training the next generation of surgeons
• Founding member of specialised units focused on spinal health and innovation
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital and trains other surgeons in advanced spinal techniques.

• Holds a specialised certificate in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Expert in DISC nucleoplasty for treating both cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Completed five years of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) specialist training
• Published 68 articles and nine book chapters on complex neurosurgical outcomes
• Former Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, where he specialises in advanced spinal research and microsurgical nerve decompression.

• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical disc surgery for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar radiculopathy
• Specialises in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using a precise lateral microsurgical approach
• Conducted extensive cadaveric research on the anatomical triangular working zone for spinal access
• Expert in non-surgical pain management including intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty
• Active member of the neurosurgery faculty at Istanbul University

Dr Ercan Kaya specialises in spinal and spinal cord disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He gained international perspective as an observer at The Walton Centre – the UK’s only dedicated neurosciences NHS trust.

• Focuses on complex spinal surgery for radiculopathy and nerve root compression
• Qualified as a Specialist in Neurosurgery from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in both spinal column and spinal cord surgical interventions
• Worked across major public training and research hospitals in Turkey

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who uses advanced 3D-modelling and minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal reconstructions.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Completed advanced spinal surgery training under the guidance of Dr Mehmet Zileli
• Specialises in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion to stabilise the spine
• Expertise includes treating spinal stenosis and complex herniated disks
• Authored research on thoracic spine cysts cited by international medical peers