Best Laminectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 treatments as a neurosurgery specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is recognised for his skill in managing complex spine diseases in both adults and children.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery to help speed up recovery
• Manages bone tumours and spinal conditions alongside brain surgery
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Experienced in treating paediatric spine disorders and intraventricular masses
• Applies micro-neurosurgery techniques for high-precision outcomes

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a leading neurosurgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in complex spinal instrumentation and surgeries for spinal stenosis.

• Holds a professorship in neurosurgery and previously led academic departments at Ondokuz Mayıs University.
• Awarded multiple research prizes by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society for his work in clinical neuroscience.
• Completed specialist observerships at Maastricht University in the Netherlands to refine his neurosurgical techniques.
• Focuses on precision spinal decompression and treating spinal cord tumours.

Dr Melih Uc completed a neurosurgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in the United States, specialising in complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal repair in World Neurosurgery
• Specialises in treating spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis (waist slip)
• Focused on treating herniated discs and spinal cord tumours
• Previous lead specialist at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes microsurgical techniques for cervical and lumbar disc issues

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz focuses on complex spinal mechanics and revision surgery at the Turan Turan Health Group. 그는 spinal intervention and trauma care를 전문적으로 다룹니다.

• Published research on pedicle screw revision and biomechanical augmentation methods
• Completed advanced training through the Spine Intervention Society in Munich
• Certified in minimally invasive surgical techniques and locked plate osteosynthesis
• Experienced in treating spinal deformities and musculoskeletal trauma cases
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Professor Yunus Uysal is a specialist spinal surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group who completed the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Spinal Surgery Programme.

• Specialises in combined surgical approaches involving laminectomy and posterior segmental instrumentation
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction based in the United States
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Trained in advanced arthroplasty and robotic-assisted surgical techniques
• Focuses on complex spinal decompression and stabilisation cases

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who won the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine.

• Specialises in complex spine surgery, including lumbar and neck hernia repairs
• Focuses on hydrocephalus and paediatric neurosurgery cases
• Managed surgical departments as a former Chief Physician at multiple state hospitals
• Trained at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Göztepe Training Hospital
• Expertise includes microsurgical techniques for cerebrospinal tumour removal and aneurysm surgery

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency exam and specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar surgery to reduce recovery times
• Expert in treating spine tumours and complex spinal fractures
• Completed advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon and former Head of Department at Marmara University who specialises in complex spinal reconstructions and regeneration.

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Toronto
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Recipient of the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his work on spinal anatomy
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society specialising in deformity correction

Dr Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group who uses findings from his published research on lumbar disc herniation to improve surgical outcomes.

• Completed the Mehmet Zileli advanced spinal surgery course
• Focuses on minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Researched regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries at Balikesir University
• Specialised training in paediatric neurosurgery and complex spinal procedures
• Active member of the Turkish neurosurgical research community

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.

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.

Dr. Selman Dogan is a highly-rated orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in hip and shoulder replacement and treats international patients. Dr. Dogan also manages complex spine and extremity trauma. He holds a degree from the Cerrahpasa School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching Hospital.

• Expertise includes pediatric orthopedics for conditions like hip dysplasia and pes equinovarus.
• Studied orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Performs sports traumatology procedures for meniscus and cruciate ligament injuries.
• Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting US healthcare safety standards.

Dr. Gursel Saka is an orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty. Dr. Saka was a finalist for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards in 2014. He has performed numerous operations for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Expertise in pelvis-acetabulum surgery and pediatric orthopedics.
• Treats scoliosis, spinal fractures, and herniated discs.
• Performs MAKOplasty robotic joint replacement for knees and hips.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite international expertise to spinal surgery, having trained in micro-neurosurgery at Zurich University and neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins University.

• Specialises in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for complex back and neck issues
• Founded the Skull Base Society in Turkey and leads the Istanbul Florence Nightingale team
• First in Turkey to lead a clinic accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Uses advanced neuronavigation and neuromonitoring to improve patient safety during spinal procedures
• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurosurgery and spinal health outcomes

Professor Hamzaoglu founded Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He brings unparalleled expertise to complex spinal decompressions through his deep background in orthopaedic surgery.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Sharpened advanced surgical skills at Hokkaido University in Japan
• Senior Professor at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Specialises in surgical innovations for degenerative spine conditions

Dr. Akin Akakin is a neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in lateral microsurgical approaches for lumbar disc surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy from Florida University. Dr. Akakin also completed a fellowship at the same institution.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and complex cerebrovascular diseases.
• Treats brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and pituitary adenomas.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Works at NP Istanbul, the first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey.

Professor Baran Yil is a Yale-trained neurosurgeon who received the First Prize for Young Neurosurgeons from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the USA
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association
• Specialises in complex spinal surgery and cerebrovascular neurosurgery
• Served as an instructor for advanced skull-base anatomy courses
• Former member of the Yale Cerebrovascular Research team

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is an expert in spinal cord surgery who uses intraoperative neuromonitoring to protect nerve function during complex procedures.

• Co-authored international research on neuromonitoring techniques in spinal surgery
• Participated in the prestigious European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation programme
• Authored over 100 medical articles and contributed to five neurosurgery textbooks
• Former lecturer who helped establish the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital following senior roles at Liv and Acibadem