Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on complex neurosurgery for both adults and children.

• Specialises in surgical management of adult and paediatric spine diseases
• Trained at Marmara University – a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgery
• Expertise in treating spinal compression and bone tumours affecting the vertebrae
• Manages traumatic head and spine injuries within a JCI-accredited facility
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Erhan Arslan is a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive surgery for spinal canal stenosis.

• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal narrowing with smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Expert in laminectomy and complex spinal cord surgery to relieve nerve pressure
• Former clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a renowned European neurosurgical centre
• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor and has published extensively on spinal cord outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association with specialized certification in neurosurgical proficiency

Associate Professor Melih Uc is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has performed over 1,100 procedures, with a focus on narrowing of the spinal canal.

• Trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic in the United States
• Specialises in minimally invasive percutaneous repair to reduce recovery times
• Expert in managing spondylolisthesis where vertebrae slip out of place
• Published research on modern surgical approaches in World Neurosurgery
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using precise neurosurgical techniques

Professor Ersoy Kocabicak is a senior neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital and the President of the National Deep Brain Stimulation Association.

• Specialises in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery for complex spinal and neurological conditions
• Completed a PhD in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Fellowship trained at Maastricht University Neuroscience and Neurosurgery Clinics
• Committee member of the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS)
• Authored over 45 international peer-reviewed articles on surgical techniques and outcomes

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu leads spinal care at VM Medical Park Florya, specialising in surgical repairs for complex spinal deformities and stenosis.

• Performs minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and postoperative pain
• Expert in treating both adult and paediatric spinal conditions like spina bifida
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman hospital, a top-tier Turkish neurosurgery research centre
• Fellow of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with research published in international journals

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

Foreign language: English

Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

- AREAS OF INTEREST

o Aneurysm surgery

o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

o Lumbar hernia

o Neck hernia

o Spine surgery

o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

o Hydrocephalus

o Pediatric neurosurgery

- Educational Background:

Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

- Academic Titles: 

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

- Places of Duty:

Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

(Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

(Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

- Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon who topped the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency exam – a testament to his high clinical standards.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for quicker recovery
• Expert in treating complex spinal fractures and tumours at Medical Park Antalya
• Certificated in minimally invasive surgery techniques to reduce post-operative pain
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University, training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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

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. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.

He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
• Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

Professional Experience:

• 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
• 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
• Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

International Experience:

• 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

Clinical Experience:

• Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
  • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
  • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
  • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
  • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
  • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

Professional Memberships:

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
• Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
• International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
• World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

Awards:

• 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
• Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk trained under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil at Saint Louis University and Yeditepe University Hospital.

• Performed a clinical fellowship in brain and nerve surgery – focuses on delicate spinal decompression
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association – stays current with global spinal care standards
• Serves as a Faculty Member in Neurosurgery at Halic University – trains the next generation of spine surgeons
• Affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies – follows international surgical protocols

Dr Serkan Kitis is a dedicated neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with a strong background in academic medicine from Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Treats complex spinal compression cases using microsurgical techniques
• Focuses on spinal decompression to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
• Gained extensive expertise during a decade at a major university hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a premier Turkish medical school
• Specialises in precise surgical interventions for chronic nerve pain

Professor Gürhan Adam is a highly qualified Interventional Radiology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with three fellowships in image-guided procedures.

• Specialises in interventional radiology – treats spinal conditions using imaging guidance for higher precision
• Fellowship trained at Bursa Uludag University and Ege University
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and avoid major open surgery
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

Professor Ilhan Elmaci leads the Neurosurgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital after serving as chief for Europe's first EANS-accredited clinic in Turkey.

• Specialises in spinal microsurgery – uses high-powered microscopes for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in vascular neurosurgery and complex spinal care
• Uses neuronavigation technology – GPS-like mapping for safer and more precise spinal decompression
• Completed specialised micro neurosurgery training at Zurich University
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society

Professor Onur Yaman is a neurosurgery leader who holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate used to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. He treats complex spine cases at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in spinal laminoplasty – a procedure that creates more space for nerves to reduce pain
• Holds membership in EuroSpine and the World Spinal Column Society
• Serves on the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council for medical device development
• Received multiple awards for his research into improving surgical outcomes for spine patients

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. His dedication to patient care and achieving natural-looking results has earned him recognition as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey.

He has been acknowledged by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' and holds the title of 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. The doctor is a member of several prestigious societies, including the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a leading neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialised during his clinic's accreditation by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in endoscopic spinal treatment for less pain and faster recovery times
• Uses O-arm CT neuronavigation for high precision during complex back procedures
• Utilises intraoperative neuromonitorisation to protect nerve function throughout surgery
• Former lecturer at Medipol University where he helped establish the neurosurgery department