Best Neurorrhaphy Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in spinal cord regeneration and peripheral nerve surgery
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Conducted pioneering research into autologous stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Won the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award multiple times
• Published 65 international scientific articles and edited seven medical textbooks

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite microsurgical expertise to complex nerve repairs, having trained in groundbreaking micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yasargil.

• Specialised in vascular neurosurgery and neurooncology at Johns Hopkins University in the United States
• Uses advanced neuromonitoring and neuronavigation to protect nerve function during surgery
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society and executive member of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers focusing on brain tumours and microsurgical outcomes

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who underwent rigorous European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation training.

• Specialises in intricate nerve repair and functional neurosurgery
• Held academic teaching roles at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Contributed to establishing the specialised Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Practiced at Turkey's leading medical centres including Acıbadem Maslak and Liv Hospital
• Maintains advanced English proficiency for clear communication with international patients

The doctor is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with extensive experience in the field of brain and nerve surgery. Specializing in complex neurological disorders, the doctor has successfully performed numerous intricate surgeries, contributing significantly to advancements in neurosurgical techniques. The doctor is board-certified and has received multiple accolades for excellence in patient care and innovative research. With a commitment to education, the doctor frequently lectures at international conferences and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Completed advanced EANS training across various European centres including Amsterdam and Austria
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and complex microsurgical nerve repairs
• Holds a specialist certificate in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Developed expertise in radiosurgery and skull base navigation at major centres in France and Finland
• Recognised author with 68 published articles and nine specialist book chapters

Professor Halil Can is a senior neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who has spent decades refining techniques for peripheral nerve and spinal repair.

• Specialises in peripheral nerve surgery, including neurorrhaphy for entrapment neuropathies and nerve tumours
• Holds the rank of Professor at İstinye University – one of Turkey's leading academic medical institutions
• Conducted extensive cadaveric research into spinal and neural anatomy to improve surgical precision
• Experienced in functional neurosurgery and microsurgical approaches for complex nerve decompression

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who focuses on micro neurosurgery and peripheral nerve repair.

• Maintains a success rate of up to 95 per cent for complex nerve and brain procedures
• Specialised in neurorrhaphy to repair injuries and restore motor function in adults and children
• Formally trained in microsurgery at the Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry
• Refined his neurosurgical expertise as an observer at Michigan State University in the USA
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with over 15 published research articles

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the intricate repair of the nervous system.

• Specialises in peripheral nerve surgery and microsurgical repair techniques
• Expertise includes treating complex spinal fractures and nerve-related trauma
• Performs delicate micro-surgeries for brain tumours and intracranial aneurysms
• Handles spinal cord decompression and surgical management of back hernias
• Practices at a major Turkish centre known for its international patient care

Dr Mehmet Alpay Cal is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus who focuses on peripheral nerve surgery and complex microsurgical repairs.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery at a JCI-accredited facility
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Active clinical researcher in spinal surgical techniques and neuroprotective outcomes
• Published extensively on neurological deficit management and surgical recovery protocols

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

The doctor is a Neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, and functional neurosurgery. His clinical focus includes movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia, and endoscopic surgeries.

He has received numerous awards such as the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award and the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award. He completed fellowships at Florida University and Yale University.

The doctor has published 47 articles in SCI international journals, presented papers at 33 international meetings, and contributed to two international books. He is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations.

Dr Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgery specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex spinal and neurovascular repairs. He has contributed to significant multi-centre spine research and high-level clinical studies published in international journals.

• Specialises in neuro-trauma and neuro-oncological surgery for brain and spine cases
• Performs minimally invasive spinal surgery to support faster patient recovery
• Researched therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injury models
• Background includes senior roles at Acıbadem Maslak and Memorial Service Hospital