Spinal stenosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Dr Halil Olgun is a neurosurgery expert at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal procedures for canal stenosis and spinal disorders.

• Manages lumbar and cervical canal stenosis – narrowing of the spine that causes nerve pain
• International presenter on neuro-oncology and spinal surgical techniques
• Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health
• Recognised member of the Turkish Medical Association

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.

Professor Kapici is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University – one of Turkey's leading medical education and research hubs.

• Completed intensive specialist spine surgery training with the Spine Society of Europe
• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Member of the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Expertise in managing complex nerve compression and structural spine issues
• Lectures on neurosurgery, training the next generation of spinal specialists

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr. Ramazan Uyar is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumor removal. Dr. Uyar won the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. He treats a wide range of pediatric and adult neurological conditions.

• Performs complex spine surgeries for lumbar and neck hernias.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and craniostenosis.
• Handles surgical repair of brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with intensive training in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Specialises in cervical disc surgery and spinal nerve decompression treatments
• Completed dedicated functional neurosurgery training for chronic pain management
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on spinal tumours and complex cerebrovascular surgery cases

Dr. Tufan Cansever is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Cansever won the Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award for his contributions. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain management.

• Performs brain and spinal tumor removals and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, spine cysts, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society.

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

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Toronto
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience focused on spinal regeneration and recovery
• Awarded the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for excellence in spinal studies
• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic and deformity correction procedures
• Active member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society

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.

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who holds advanced certification in complex spinal surgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal conditions, focusing on reducing surgical trauma and speeding up patient recovery.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in neuroanatomy and functional neurosurgery from Lithuania
• Published research on surgical techniques for spinal lesions and cysts
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Associate Professor Evren Sandal is a neurosurgery specialist who completed intensive training in craniocervical junction surgery at Ege University. He now leads surgical interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in craniocervical junction surgery – focuses on the complex area where the skull meets the spine
• Trained at the University of Wisconsin in the USA – studied skull base and neurovascular surgical techniques
• Uses microsurgical approaches – allows for smaller incisions and more precise treatment of spinal compression
• Published research on spinal junction disorders – contributes to clinical knowledge in neurosurgery

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and post-operative pain
• Former visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Researched spinal surgical techniques as a fellow at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Specialist in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

Professor Kenan Kibici specialises in microsurgery and spinal stabilisation – he has held senior leadership roles including Chief of Neurosurgery at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital.

• Performs minimally invasive decompression to relieve pressure on the spinal cord with faster recovery times
• Expert in transpedicular fixation – a reliable technique used to stabilise the spine after surgery
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine training the next generation of spine specialists

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a high-level neurosurgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who has spent over a decade training the next generation of specialists in spinal care.

• Specialises in surgical decompression to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Recognised for research excellence with the Best Paper Award at the National Scientific Congress

Professor Ibrahim Akkurt is a leading neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in precise microsurgical techniques for spinal canal narrowing.

• Performs microsurgery to decompress the spinal canal with minimal tissue disruption
• Specialises in treating both lumbar and cervical canal narrowing
• Manages complex cases involving spinal fractures and lumbar slipping
• Expert in spinal tumour removal and scoliosis correction surgery
• Focuses on surgical methods that aim for faster patient recovery times

Dr Naki Keles focuses on minimally invasive spinal surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – he uses techniques that allow for smaller incisions and less tissue disruption.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery for precise decompression
• Treats complex spine fractures using tailored surgical methods
• Focuses on cervical and lumbar herniations with a patient-centred approach
• Practices at BAH International – a major centre for spinal interventions

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed anesthesia and critical care procedures since 1998. He holds a specific fellowship in cardiac anesthesia from Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty. Dr. Soltanzadeh also trained in pain management (algology) at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center.

• Specializes in cardiac anesthesia, ozonotherapy, and chronic pain management.
• Served as Chief Physician at a state hospital for five years.
• Fluent in seven languages, including English, German, Arabic, and Farsi.
• Practices at Estexper Clinic, an ISO-certified and ISAPS-certified facility.

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex spinal surgery and microsurgery.

• Treats narrowing of the spinal canal and discs at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for waist and back hernias
• Manages spinal fractures and tumours using surgical intervention
• Focuses on peripheral nerve surgery to address chronic pain
• Holds an academic position as an Associate Professor – training future neurosurgeons