Best Spinal Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on restoring mobility through modern surgical techniques for the spine and major joints.

• Specialises in treating scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures
• Performs minimally invasive herniated disc and slipped waist repairs
• Manages spinal canal stenosis to relieve nerve pressure and pain
• Trained at Marmara University and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Uses arthroscopic closed surgery for faster recovery in joint procedures

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz is a specialist in spinal surgery at Turan Turan Health Group. He focuses on robotic-assisted techniques and minimally invasive procedures to improve patient recovery and surgical precision.

• Performs spinal interventions using the Stryker Mako robotic system for increased accuracy
• Member of the Spine Intervention Society and regular participant in European congresses
• Published researcher in spinal biomechanics, specifically in failed pedical screw revision methods
• Completed advanced training in minimally invasive surgery and locked plate osteosynthesis

Dr Yunus Uysal is a spinal surgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with advanced training from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

• Performs discectomy and laminectomy to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and reduce back pain
• Expert in minimally invasive fusion surgery for faster patient recovery times
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgical techniques through a specialised program in Luxembourg
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He specialises in minimally invasive spine repairs to help patients recover faster with less post-operative pain.

• Expert in endoscopic lumbar and cervical disc surgeries for neck and back hernias
• Treats complex spinal conditions including tumours and fractures
• Uses endoscopic techniques to operate through tiny incisions rather than large openings
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University where he trained future neurosurgeons
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Kaptanoglu is a highly awarded surgeon who pioneered research into spinal cord regeneration and stem cell therapy at the University of Toronto.

• Performs thoracoscopic spinal surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in complex cases like scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumours
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience
• Chaired the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Member of prestigious international bodies including EUROSPINE and AO Spine

Dr. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.

He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr Selman Dogan is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital who specializes in complex spinal surgery and traumatic injury recovery.

• Performs discectomies to relieve pain from herniated or slipped discs
• Uses minimally invasive spinal techniques for faster patient recovery times
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology for treating bone and soft tissue tumours
• Manages traumatic spine injuries and complex degenerative conditions
• Studied at the prestigious Cerrahpasa School of Medicine in Istanbul

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly regarded specialist in spinal and trauma surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has been recognised as a finalist for the prestigious Tubitak XI Technology Awards for his work in the field.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery and herniated disc procedures
• Expert in treating complex spinal conditions including Spina Bifida
• Performs laminectomy and cervical discectomy to relieve nerve pressure
• Serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Health Sciences
• Experienced in pelvis-acetabulum surgery and reconstructive arthroplasty

Professor Elmaci has performed over 1,000 laminectomies and specialises in precision microsurgery for complex spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil
• Enhanced expertise in neuro-oncology and vascular surgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society and executive member of the European body
• Uses advanced neuronavigation and neuromonitoring to protect nerve function during spinal procedures

Professor Hamzaoglu pioneered spine surgery in Turkey by establishing the country's first dedicated spine centre. He leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Centre at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Centre and the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Specialises in scoliosis, complex spinal deformities, and corrective procedures
• Uses innovative minimally invasive techniques to treat herniated discs and spinal conditions
• Professor at Istanbul University – training the next generation of orthopaedic specialists

Professor Onur Yaman is a distinguished neurosurgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who invented and patented a specialized spinal laminoplasty plate.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery and neurosurgery
• Holds a patent for spinal hardware used in surgery
• Member of the Euro Spine and AO Spine societies
• Received four consecutive best presentation awards for his research
• Serves on the Turkish Medical Device Development Program council

Associate Professor Guclu is a highly trained neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health in the USA.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical conditions
• Uses less-invasive techniques for spinal decompression to ensure faster patient recovery
• Manages complex cases including spinal deformities and paediatric lumbar microdiscectomy
• Current member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Imer is a pioneer in endoscopic spinal surgery who trained at leading neurosurgical centres in Germany, Finland, and France.

• Specialises in minimally invasive discectomy and DISC nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from the specialist centre in Herne, Germany
• Former Professor and Department Founder at Okan University Hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and stereotactic techniques for complex spinal conditions
• Published 68 research articles and contributed to nine international neurosurgical textbooks

Dr Halil Olgun is a neurosurgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is focuses on treating scoliosis and complex spinal disorders.

• Treats canal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal spaces
• Manages neck hernia and diverse spinal conditions
• Expertise includes neuro-oncology for tumours of the nervous system
• Member of the international Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Recipient of a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health

Dr Samet Erinc is a spinal specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He gained international clinical experience during his tenure at Loyola University in Chicago.

• Focuses on scoliosis and kyphosis treatments for both children and adults
• Specialises in spinal disc herniation using microsurgical techniques
• Accredited by the Turkish Spine Society through Eurospine education modules
• Manages degenerative spine diseases and complex orthopaedic trauma cases
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Acaroglu is the founding director of the Ankara Spine Center and a leading authority in orthopaedic traumatology at Memorial Ankara Hospital.

• Holds a clinical research fellowship from Columbia University in New York
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and EuroSpine
• Certified in basic and spine surgery by AO Foundation in Switzerland
• Completed a master programme at the Open University in the UK
• Specialises in spinal deformities and paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr Hakan Ozalp is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal fusion and complex herniated disc surgery
• Performs laminectomies to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
• Served as a Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training new surgeons
• Gained extensive clinical experience at the prestigious Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital