Spinal stenosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Altunizade Hospital who specialises in complex spinal surgery and functional neurosurgery.

• Trained in neurosurgery at the University of Florida – a world-renowned centre for spinal anatomy
• Focuses on endoscopic spinal surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less tissue damage
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Published 47 articles in international journals on surgical techniques and patient outcomes
• Expert in managing spinal stenosis alongside other complex spinal conditions

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in microsurgery and fully closed spinal procedures at Can Hospitals Turkey. He focuses on restoring mobility through precise, minimally invasive techniques.

• Uses kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty to treat spinal fractures with bone cement
• Performs radiofrequency and laser pain interventions for non-surgical relief
• Trained at Ege University Hospital in brain and nerve surgery
• Specialises in endoscopic closed-method surgeries for faster patient recovery
• Utilises neuronavigation technology for high-precision tumor and spinal work

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in managing complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery to stabilise the vertebrae and relieve pressure
• Trained in micro-neurosurgery and neuro-endoscopy through international programmes in Belgium and the USA
• Managed over 900 outpatients in specialised clinics, focusing on both adult and paediatric neurological care

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis surgery using microsurgical techniques for smaller incisions
• Completed a clinical fellowship under world-renowned surgeon Professor Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas
• Holds the EANS European Board certificate for neurosurgery excellence
• Regularly performs procedures for lumbar and cervical disc herniations and nerve compressions
• Award-winning medical illustrator who uses detailed visual mapping for complex spinal cases

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 Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgery specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for complex spinal conditions like narrowing of the spinal canal
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training future surgeons
• Completed specialist neurosurgical training at the prestigious Ankara University
• Has held senior clinical roles at major Turkish medical centres including Acıbadem Hospital