Herniated disk Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

The doctor is a highly experienced Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist with over two decades of clinical practice. Since 2018, the doctor has been providing specialized neurosurgical care at Memorial Antalya Hospital. Prior to this, the doctor served as a Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist at Medicalpark Hospital and the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor practiced from 2000 to 2017.

Throughout a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years, the doctor has focused on the surgical management of complex neurological and spinal conditions, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to patient care and academic medicine within the Antalya region.

Dr. Mehmet Ali Taskaynatan is a specialist in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and algology. He treats patients at Memorial Atasehir Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Taskaynatan previously served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine. He focuses on pain management and physical recovery. This hospital holds JCI accreditation for meeting international safety standards.

• Specializes in recreation therapy and physical rehabilitation.
• Expertise in algology for treating chronic pain conditions.
• Served as a specialist at the Marshal Cakmak Military Hospital.
• Works at a clinic with a 99% success rate for kidney transplants.

Associate Professor Melih Uc has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and completed his specialist training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Focuses on complex cases including cervical disc hernia and spinal canal stenosis
• Published clinical research in World Neurosurgery on advanced percutaneous repair techniques
• Former lead surgeon at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular conditions. Dr. Ziyal served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University for over a decade. He completed clinical research fellowships at George Washington University and the São Paulo Institute.

• Expert in surgical treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas.
• Former Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Trained in pituitary surgery at the University of Göttingen in Germany.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and EANS.

Professor Onur Yaman is a distinguished neurosurgeon who has successfully performed approximately 1,100 surgical procedures, with a strong focus on complex spine care.

• Holds a patent for his own spinal laminoplasty plate design to improve patient outcomes
• Member of Euro Spine and the World Spinal Column Society
• Specialises in neurosurgery and spine surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
• Recognised with multiple best presentation awards for his research in spinal innovation
• Contributes to the Medical Device Development Program of the Turkish Scientific Council

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with advanced German training in endoscopic spine surgery.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery – a minimally invasive method that reduces scarring and speeds up recovery
• Certified in cervical and lumbar disc nucleoplasty from Freiburg, Germany
• Published 68 articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical outcomes
• Former Head and Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Holds the European Board Primary Examination certificate in neurosurgery

Dr. Semih Ak is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He focuses on sports medicine, joint disorders, and trauma reconstruction. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Yeditepe University. Dr. Ak completed specialized residency training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training Hospital.

• Performs ligament reconstructions, including ACL and rotator cuff repairs.
• Treats complex conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and Achilles tendon injuries.
• Manages ankle osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases.
• Works at a center using robotic systems for knee and spine surgery.

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spine surgery and hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya.

• Awarded the Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research into Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Expert in lumbar and neck hernia surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Focuses on spine surgery to restore mobility and reduce nerve pain
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Handles both paediatric and adult neurosurgical cases within a multidisciplinary team

Professor Baran Yil is a Yale-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in spine surgery and cerebrovascular research at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a fellowship at Yale School of Medicine focusing on complex neurological care
• Awarded first prize for young neurosurgeons by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Member of AOSpine, a global network dedicated to spine surgery excellence
• Serves as a lead instructor for professional skull base surgery courses
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Association

Professor Kapici is a spinal specialist who formerly served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University – one of Turkey's major medical training institutions.

• Specialises in microsurgery for herniated disks – a technique using high-powered microscopes for smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Completed advanced training in spine surgery and neuroanatomy
• Former Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Associate Professor Abubekir Akpinar is a dedicated neurosurgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has completed over 1,100 surgical procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal health and surgical intervention
• Serves as an Associate Professor, contributing to the clinical training of future surgeons
• Recognised as an attending physician for complex neurological and spinal cases
• Maintains a high-volume surgical practice at the JCI-accredited Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Dr Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who has performed over 1,100 successful treatments for spinal and nerve conditions.

• Completed specialised training in cervical disc herniation through the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Focuses on peripheral nerve surgery to restore function and relieve chronic pain
• Skilled in functional neurosurgery and trauma management for complex spinal cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated spinal specialist who previously chaired the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic procedures for herniated disks
• Completed a spinal cord research fellowship at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience focused on spinal cord regeneration
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional organisations
• Trained in the United Kingdom at Peterborough and Lincoln County hospitals

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Professor Deniz Konya is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He provides senior expertise at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, specialising in complex spinal repairs.

• Focuses on waist and neck hernia repairs using surgical techniques refined in the USA
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the European Spine Society
• Serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of spinal specialists
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed international articles on spinal trauma and surgical outcomes
• Active in the International Group for the Advancement of Spine Science

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, where he focuses on relieving nerve pressure caused by herniated disks.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery course twice to master complex back repairs
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery, which uses smaller incisions for less post-operative pain
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, staying current with international safety standards
• Trained in neuroanatomy to ensure precision during delicate nerve-root decompression procedures

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – treats herniated disks using smaller incisions for less postoperative pain
• Trained at the Istanbul American Hospital's specialist Spinal Surgery Programme
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Expertise in scoliosis management and complex peripheral nerve surgery
• Active member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).