Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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

• Completed a specialised Spinal Surgery Programme at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Held a visiting faculty position at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and AO Spine International
• Formerly served as a specialist at the Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgical specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focus on restoring spinal stability and function.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course focused on complex neck and back procedures
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specialises in treating cervical extradural tumours and spinal lesions
• Published researcher in surgical innovation including 3D-assisted neurosurgery techniques
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University inside one of Turkey's major neurosurgical departments

Professor Halil Can is a specialist neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in cervical disc surgery using microsurgical approaches for precise nerve decompression
• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Published extensive research on spinal anatomy and morphometric analysis in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in managing degenerative spine diseases and spinal cord tumours

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a specialist neurosurgeon at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on precision micro-surgical techniques for cervical disc herniation.

• Specialises in micro-surgical approaches for cervical discs to reduce recovery time
• Treats complex spinal conditions including spinal canal narrowing and fractures
• Expertise includes surgical management of both brain and spine tumours
• Focuses on lumbar slipping surgery and corrective scoliosis treatments
• Member of the surgical team at a major multi-specialty hospital group

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a highly clinical neurosurgeon who completed his specialist training at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical faculties.

• Trained at the University of Insubria in Italy to refine complex surgical techniques
• Served as a Doctor Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained extensive surgical experience at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Specialises in brain and spinal surgery with a focus on restorative procedures
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using modern surgical protocols

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Cevdet Gokcek is a neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain, spine, and pediatric nerve conditions. He has treated thousands of patients for complex disorders. Dr. Gokcek is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He previously completed a microsurgery course at Hacettepe University.

• Achieved a 95% success rate for severe brain and spine surgeries.
• Performs transnasal pituitary tumor removals and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Authored 17 articles published in national and international medical journals.
• Completed a neuro-endoscopy workshop at Ghent University in Belgium.

Dr. Necdet Demir is an orthopedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology department at the university. Dr. Demir earned first prize for his research on shoulder MRI at a national congress. He treats complex bone injuries, scoliosis, and degenerative joint diseases.

• Specializes in knee and hip replacement using the MAKOplasty robotic system.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, and ankle joints.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee conditions.
• Expert in limb prosthetics and surgical treatment for valgus deformities.

Dr Cagri Canbolat is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a focused interest in spinal minimally invasive surgery and neuro-intensive care.

• Specialises in spinal oncological surgery and complex neurovascular procedures
• Published research on spinal cord injury recovery and outcomes for elderly patients
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery times after spinal fusion
• Experienced in both adult and paediatric neurosurgery at major Turkish medical centres

Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a professor of orthopedics at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic knee prosthesis and complex joint replacement surgery. Dr. Bektaser serves as a lecturer and has published numerous scientific articles on skeletal trauma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty.
• Treats orthopedic oncology cases and complex bone fractures.
• Expertise includes arthroscopy for sports injuries and hand surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint conditions.

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a leading neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with extensive research background from Yale University and the University of Florida.

• Specialises in spinal surgery and treating neck hernias
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Published 47 articles in international scientific journals on neurosurgical outcomes
• Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award
• Serves as a member of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society

Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly accomplished orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious spinal surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Completed specialized clinical research training in spine care under world-leading experts in the United States
• Broad expertise in degenerative spine diseases, vertebral fractures, and scoliosis correction
• Appointed Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology after years of academic leadership
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Published extensive research on spinal fusion techniques and musculoskeletal injury outcomes

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who completed a clinical fellowship under the world-renowned Professor M. Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds a Research Fellowship from the Yale University School of Medicine
• Awarded the EANS European Board certificate in neurosurgery
• Specialises in cervical disc herniations and complex spinal canal stenosis surgery
• Completed medical illustration training to enhance surgical precision and planning
• Serves as a Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a leading neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital specializing in complex spinal reconstructions. He focuses on both surgical and non-surgical treatments for serious neck and lumbar conditions.

• Specialises in surgical procedures for neck hernia and spinal fusion
• Maintains a clinical focus on spine diseases and trauma recovery
• Expertise includes pituitary surgery and treating spinal cord tumours
• Experienced in managing carpal tunnel and nerve compression cases
• Formed his expertise at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine