Herniated disk Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a distinguished neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialises in spinal surgery and manages complex herniated disk cases using modern surgical techniques.
• Member of EUROSPINE, a leading international organisation focused on advancing spinal care standards.
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society, dedicated to improving patient surgical outcomes.
• Holds an associate professor title, a senior academic rank demonstrating his high-level surgical expertise.
• Contributes to neurosurgical research through his involvement with the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Gogusgeren has performed over 900 successful neurosurgical procedures, specialising in microsurgery for spinal issues at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Uses microsurgery – small incisions and high-powered microscopes for faster recovery
• Personalised care where the doctor personally reviews every patient's scans
• Focuses on secured surgeries to minimise risks to delicate spinal nerves
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Provides direct contact for post-operative support to ensure patient safety

Prof. Dr. Cem Dinç is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, and spine disorders. He has expertise in skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He also treats spinal cord and spine tumors, traumatic spine disorders, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis.

He has worked at Medipol University Hospital since 2018. He was appointed Professor of Neurosurgery in 2020. In 2016–2017, he worked at the University of Wisconsin, USA. His focus there was skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He has more than 50 scientific publications.

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Professor Fikret Baskan is a faculty member at Biruni University who focuses on complex spine and spinal cord surgery, specifically for paediatric and congenital cases.

• Specialises in treating spina bifida and other congenital spinal anomalies
• Served at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital – one of the largest medical complexes in Europe
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for spinal tumours requiring high precision
• Background in PhD-level neurosurgical research from Izmir Tepecik Training Hospital

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in endoscopic spine surgery at Can Hospitals, offering patients a keyhole alternative to traditional open back operations.

• Performs fully closed herniated disc surgery using small incisions for faster physical recovery
• Uses microsurgery techniques to repair cervical and lumbar hernias with high precision
• Treats spinal fractures with kyphoplasty, a procedure that stabilises bones without major surgery
• Utilises radiofrequency and laser interventions for targeted pain management in chronic cases
• Experienced in neuronavigation for complex procedures, improving accuracy near sensitive nerves

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he provides both surgical and non-surgical solutions for complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in surgical procedures for lumbar and neck herniated disks
• Offers non-surgical treatment methods for patients not requiring invasive repair
• Senior specialist in functional neurosurgery and spinal trauma management
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery for children with congenital spinal issues
• Leading surgeon at Medicana Sivas, a major multidisciplinary medical centre

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.