Best Endoscopic Discectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – one of Turkey's premier JCI-accredited medical centres.

• Specialises in endoscopic discectomy for herniated discs and canal stenosis
• Focuses on spinal surgery involving scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures
• Completed advanced orthopaedic and traumatology training in Istanbul
• Uses modern closed-technique arthroscopic methods for spinal and joint care
• Manages complex cases including slipped waist and deformity surgery

The doctor has extensive training in orthopedics and traumatology, having completed various specialized programs, including advanced arthroplasty and spinal surgery. The doctor is well-versed in hip and knee robotic replacement surgeries, with training from international and national institutions such as the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The doctor graduated from Trakya University Medical Faculty, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology. Memberships include the Turkish Medical Association and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.

EDUCATION 

1974/1979 Elementary School 

1979/1982 Secondary School 

1982/1985 High School 

1985/1991 GATA Military Medical Faculty 

1995/1999 GATA Resident in Orthopaedics. 

1999/2002 Specialist in Orthopaedics. 

2002/2008 GATA Assistant Prof in Orthopaedics 

2008/2009 MAYO Orthopedic Departments (with Franklin Sim, MD), Pathology Department ( with Carrie INWARDS, MD) and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (with Michael YASZEMSKI) 

2009/2012 GATA Associate Prof in Orthopaedics 

2012/ 2016 İstanbul Medipol University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Dep 

2016/ 2019 Ankara Güven Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department 

Oct 2019 Marmaris 

DISSERTATION 

The treatment of intraarticular fractures of lower extremity with Ilizarov sirculer external fixator. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Orthopedic Oncology 

Trauma Surgery (war injury, politrauma surgery) 

External Fixation (war injury, open fractures, deformity, limb lengthening) 

Arthroplasty 

Foot and ankle surgery 

AWARDS 2006 Best research presentation. Comparison between the distraction and grafting methods in the treatment of peripheral neural defects: an experimental study in rabbits. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; 39 (2) 163/171, 2005. 

2005 Best oral presentation. High dose neoadjuvan chemotherapy combined with autologous stem cell transplantation and limb sparing surgery in patients with nonmetastatic osteosarcoma Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 79/80, 2005. 

2005 Best poster presentation. Vascular and nonvascular fibular reconstruction results of benign aggressive and malign bone tumors. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 171, 2005 

MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES 

TOTBİD (TURKISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION) 

TMSTS (TURKISH MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY) 

TURKISH ASAMI 

TURKISH FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY 

TURKISH TRAUMA SOCIETY SOMOS 

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma Graduate Program. 

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 

1. 4th Congress of The EFORT. 3/8 June, 1999. Brusells. 

2. 3rd Meeting of the ASAMI International 27/29 May 2004 İstanbul / Turkey. 

3. Asia pasific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 5th meeting. 23/25 April 2004 İzmir / Turkey 

4. 18th Annual meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society. 25/27 May 2005. Italy. 

5. 7th International Congress on Spine. 14/17 April 2005. Antalya / Turkey 

6. 19th Annual meeting of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. 24/25 May 2006. Russia. 

7. 4th meeting of ASAMI International. 2006 Japan. 

8. 14th ISOLS 11/14 2007 Germany 

9. 5th meeting of ASAMI International. Russia 2008 

10.MAYO Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, A celebration of musculoskeletal tumor surgery meeting. Sep 23/25 2010 Rochester, MN, USA 

11.XXXIII Course on Musculoskeletal Pathology. 8/12 Feb. 2010. Bologna ITALY 

12. 16th ISOLS 2011 China 

13.7th meeting of ASAMI International. Greece 2012

Erman Cekic is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic who has performed over 10,000 joint and spinal procedures throughout his career.

• Trained at the prestigious Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialised training in spinal instrumentation and advanced orthopaedic trauma
• Active member of Eurospine, participating in international summits on spinal health
• Integrates post-operative rehabilitation and pain management into recovery plans

Associate Professor Murat Aydin focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals to help patients recover faster from back injuries.

• Specialises in endoscopic techniques for treating herniated discs and degenerative spine diseases
• Employs nerve-sparing approaches to reduce scarring and protect surrounding soft tissues
• Holds an academic position as an Associate Professor, contributing to research on improved fracture healing
• Focuses on restoring mobility through personalised rehabilitation plans following spinal procedures

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who specialises in minimally invasive spine care.

• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize by the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Focuses on lumbar and neck hernia surgeries using precise endoscopic techniques
• Subspecialises in spine surgery and cerebrospinal tumours
• Previously served as Chief Physician at several major Turkish state hospitals
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who took first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently leads complex spinal cases at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Completed advanced training at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds a specialised certificate in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University where he trained future neurosurgical specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who served as the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal regeneration at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Authored 65 international scientific articles and edited seven medical books on neurological care
• Active member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society

Education

• (1998-2004), Bachelor's Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
• (2005-2010), Doctorate / Specialization in Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2005-2011, Assistant Doctor Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2011-2013, Specialist Doctor Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital (mandatory service)
• 2013-2022, Specialist Doctor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2022, Associate Professor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with deep expertise in endoscopic surgery. He leads surgical teams in managing complex spinal and joint injuries through minimally invasive techniques.

• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in endoscopic approaches for spinal care and sports injuries
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy at a high-volume teaching hospital
• Focuses on orthopedic trauma and precision joint reconstruction

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

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 completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under the mentorship of Professor Gazi Yasargil, widely recognised as the father of modern microneurosurgery.

• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine alongside his surgical qualifications
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Former Associate Professor at several major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Specialised in neuroanatomy and neurovascular groups to manage complex nerve-related cases
• Trained at Saint Louis University in the USA for advanced neurosurgical techniques

Experience

2022

Private Nisa Hospital

2022 - 2022

American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2015

Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

2015 - 2015

UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

Education

2021

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

2016

Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

2009

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite international expertise to spinal care, having trained in micro-neurosurgery under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil at Zurich University.

• Specialises in endoscopic surgery for back and neck pain to reduce recovery times
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in neuro-oncology and vascular neurosurgery
• Established the first Turkish neurosurgery clinic accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society
• Uses neuronavigation and neuromonitoring to protect nerve function during procedures

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He brings deep orthopaedic expertise to spinal care, having refined his surgical techniques at the world-renowned Minnesota Spine Center.

• Founder of the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center at Florence Nightingale
• Completed advanced specialist training at Hokkaido University in Japan
• Former professor at Istanbul University Medical Faculty training new surgeons
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex spinal corrections
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who completed professional accreditation with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on minimally invasive spinal interventions
• Former Assistant Professor at Gaziosmanpaşa University where he trained future surgical specialists
• Contributed to the establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Completed rigorous training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for complex surgical care

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who earned his Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery certification in Germany to master minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained in DISC nucleoplasty in Freiburg for advanced treatment of cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Former Founder and Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Completed a five-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training cycle across five countries
• Authored 68 peer-reviewed articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgical outcomes
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and stereotactic techniques for complex spinal cases

Education & Academic Qualifications

License (MD)

Field: Medicine

University: Istanbul University

Year: 1987

Residency

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1988–1994

Clinical Fellowship

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Center (Canada)

Years: 1994–1995

Academic Titles & Positions

Assistant Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1995–2008

Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Altınbaş University

Years: 2014–2019

Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations

-Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Vascular Surgery

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)