Spinal Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr Ozden Gul is a general surgeon at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with over three decades of clinical experience in Turkey's leading training hospitals.

• Specialises in hernia repair and gastrointestinal surgeries
• Uses laparoscopic techniques – minimally invasive methods that offer quicker recovery and smaller scars
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs emergency and trauma surgery for acute clinical injuries

Dr Murat Erol is a general dentist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who focuses on restoring oral health and function.

• Performs restorative dentistry including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges
• Specialises in endodontic procedures using root canal therapy to preserve natural teeth
• Provides prosthetic dentistry for missing teeth with fixed and removable options
• Delivers aesthetic smile design treatments including teeth whitening and composite bonding

Dr Jumana Baryhe provides surgical care at the Aesthetical Clinic, where she has earned a strong reputation for her dedicated patient support.

• Manages a wide spectrum of surgical operations
• Focuses on delivering exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes
• Works within a multidisciplinary team for surgical cases

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed his visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in spinal procedures including laminectomy and complex herniated disc surgery
• Holds membership in EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society
• Expertise in preoperative diagnostics to ensure surgical precision for spinal cases
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a major regional centre

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Umran Medical Centre with a strong focus on diagnostic care and chronic disease management.

• Graduated from the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages systemic conditions that can impact spinal surgery outcomes
• Specialises in evidence-based care for diabetes and hypertension
• Provides preventive medicine and risk assessments for adult patients

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with expertise in dermato-oncology and surgical skin lesion removal.

• Graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in surgical excision of suspicious skin lesions and tumours
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research hospital
• Expert in treating medical conditions including psoriasis and eczema
• Provides cosmetic skin rejuvenation and laser therapy treatments

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a highly senior dermatologist with over three decades of clinical expertise at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Diagnoses and treats chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
• Performs dermato-oncology to evaluate and surgically treat skin tumours
• Provides geriatric skin care specifically tailored for elderly patients
• Uses laser and light-based therapies to treat scars and vascular lesions

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre. She focuses on clinical nutrition and metabolic health for patients managing long-term physical conditions.

• Develops nutrition plans for metabolic disorders and cardiovascular health
• Focuses on weight management to improve body composition and mobility
• Creates sports nutrition strategies to support physical performance and recovery
• Supports patients by using evidence-based lifestyle counselling and healthy eating education

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialised surgeon at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses on abdominal wall repairs and laparoscopic techniques.

• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Specialises in hernia repairs and gallbladder surgery within her general surgical practice
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University and Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Provides emergency surgical care for acute trauma and life-threatening conditions

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi specialising in microsurgery to restore and preserve vision.

• Performs phacoemulsification for cataracts using premium intraocular lens implants
• Corrects vision disorders like myopia and astigmatism using various laser techniques
• Manages retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Provides surgical and medical treatments for glaucoma to prevent vision loss
• Treats corneal disorders and performs anterior segment surgery