Spinal pain Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Ergin Er is a plastic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center. He has performed over 10,000 aesthetic procedures throughout his career. Dr. Er is a multiple 1st prize winner from the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons. He specializes in various facial and body procedures using the latest clinical methods.

• Expert in rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and Vaser liposuction.
• Completed fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
• Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).
• Holds membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).

Dr. Anil Gurkan is a neurologist at You Clinic in Izmir, Turkey. He treats neurological conditions using stem cell therapy, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and muscular dystrophy. Dr. Gurkan also manages chronic spinal pain and epilepsy.

• Performs stem cell therapy for autism and cerebral palsy.
• Treats multiple sclerosis and spinal cord stroke.
• Practices at You Clinic, which is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Offers online consultations for patients.

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Professor Gogusgeren uses microsurgical techniques at Avicenna International Hospital to treat debilitating spinal conditions. He specialises in surgeries using small incisions and high-powered microscopes to ensure safer outcomes.

• Performs minimally invasive spinal surgery – uses smaller cuts for less muscle damage and faster recovery
• Specialises in microsurgery which allows for greater precision around sensitive spinal nerves
• Follows a ‘first do no harm’ philosophy, only recommending surgery when a clear benefit is certain
• Maintains direct patient contact by providing his personal mobile number for post-operative support

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a specialist neurosurgeon who focusing on complex spinal conditions. He leads clinical research into why lumbar discs re-herniate and how spinal alignment affects long-term surgical success.

• Treats degenerative spinal diseases including slipped discs and spinal canal stenosis
• Specialises in spinal stabilisation and decompression to relieve chronic nerve pressure
• Authored textbook chapters on managing traumatic thoracolumbar and sacral spinal injuries
• Published research on the role of co-morbidities in surgical recovery for older patients

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Halit Anil Eray is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He is an Associate Clinical Research Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Florida (2025–2026) under Prof. Kelly D. Foote. His work there includes movement disorder and Tourette DBS clinics, operating room cases, and research. He is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital since December 2024. His training includes a residency at Ankara University and a 2022 DBS/SCS fellowship at International Medicana Hospital.

His focus includes DBS workflows, target planning, advanced neuroimaging, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric surgery. He has 15 peer-reviewed papers and 13 indexed abstracts. In 2026, he was first author on studies on transaxis odontoidectomy morphometrics and sinonasal teratocarcinoma. He has presented at WSSFN, ESSFN, and EANS. He was an invited speaker at the 39th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2026.

Dr. Suna Sarikaya is a neurologist in Antalya, Turkey. She combines neurological treatments with regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. Her private practice holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, which confirms the clinic meets national standards for treating patients from abroad.

• Performs stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Treats chronic pain and headaches using medication and traditional techniques.
• Manages neurological disorders including multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.
• Conducts online consultations for remote diagnostic reviews.