Best Scoliosis Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz
Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgeon | Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with extensive experience in joint replacement, sports injuries, and advanced reconstructive surgery. He treats both local and international patients in his private clinic in Istanbul and performs surgeries in leading private hospitals.

He specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder conditions, including robotic-assisted joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and complex trauma care. His practice combines modern surgical techniques with individualized treatment planning to achieve reliable functional outcomes and faster recovery.

In selected cases, Prof. Gemalmaz utilizes advanced 3D planning and patient-specific surgical guides to improve surgical precision, particularly in complex deformities and revision procedures.

He is currently a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine and previously worked at Acıbadem Health Group and Acıbadem University.

Key strengths:
Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment
Modern surgical techniques and robotic-assisted procedures
Strong experience in joint replacement and sports injuries
Clear communication with international patients
Balanced approach between surgical and non-surgical care

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is the founder and director of the Liv Spine Centre – a prestigious ‘Centre of Excellence’ certified by the AOSpine Society.

• Serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Istinye University
• Focuses on complex spinal surgery across multiple international hospitals
• Recognised as a leading authority in spinal deformity correction
• Drives clinical research and academic training as a senior Professor
• Operates within a globally recognised high-volume spine facility

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.

Professor Nurullah Ermis is an orthopaedic specialist at Central Hospital who focus his research and clinical practice on complex spinal deformities. He has published extensive clinical studies on the development and treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Published research in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery regarding scoliosis outcomes
• Experienced in treating spinal issues arising from congenital heart disease surgery
• Specialises in spinal surgery and advanced orthopaedic trauma management
• Contributes to international medical literature on complex joint and bone dislocations

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.

The doctor completed medical education at GATA Medical Faculty and specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. Progressing through an academic career, the doctor became an assistant professor in 2007, an associate professor in 2014, and a full professor in 2021. Since 2016, the doctor has been serving as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. Specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, trauma surgery, and joint prosthesis surgery.

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.

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who specialises in complex spinal reconstruction and scoliosis correction.

• Maintains a heavy focus on spinal anatomy through extensive fresh cadaveric research
• Uses microsurgical and endoscopic techniques to manage degenerative spine diseases
• Specialises in treating spinal fractures and spinal cord tumours alongside scoliosis cases
• Regularly publishes peer-reviewed research on spinal cord injury and surgical morphometrics
• Professor at Istinye University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on advanced spinal surgical techniques.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery course twice to master complex spinal reconstructions
• Expert focus on thoracic spine procedures and neural foraminal widening as published in international surgical journals
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised in functional neurosurgery and head injury management through European training programmes
• Presented original neurosurgical research at major national scientific congresses in Turkey

Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

Professor Samet Erinc is a specialist spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya who holds advanced certification from the Turkish Spine Society Eurospine programme.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Chicago Loyola University in the United States
• Specialises in childhood spinal diseases including complex scoliosis and kyphosis cases
• Uses microsurgery techniques for delicate spinal procedures to improve recovery times
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Expertise includes degenerative spine diseases and complex orthopaedic trauma reconstruction

Professor Sevki Erdem was named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his exceptional work in spine surgery and deformity correction.

• Specialises in complex spinal conditions including scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal tumours
• Lead Orthopaedics and Traumatology Specialist at Istanbul Central Hospital
• Performs advanced spinal deformity correction and joint replacement procedures
• Academic leader who trains future spine surgeons in modern surgical techniques
• Focuses on spinal stenosis treatments and managing high-risk spinal fractures

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.

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with a heavy clinical focus on spinal surgery and paediatric neurosurgery.

• Specialises in managing complex spinal deformities and paediatric scoliosis cases
• Expertise in pre-emptive analgesia to help manage patient pain after spine surgery
• Researches cervical corpectomy techniques to improve stability in the upper spine
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Published clinical research in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

Dr Ayhan Kaya is a neurosurgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on complex spinal reconstructions for scoliosis and spinal trauma. He uses advanced microsurgical techniques to improve patient alignment and mobility.

• Specialises in spinal surgery, including scoliosis and spinal stenosis
• Performs microsurgical removal of both benign and malignant tumours
• Expertise includes cerebrovascular surgery for aneurysms and vascular malformations
• Manages traumatic brain and spinal injuries requiring emergency reconstruction
• Provides surgical management for peripheral nerve entrapments and injuries