Laminectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

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 Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with training from the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed specialized courses in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Handled complex cases at major institutions like Sultanbeyli and Yesilyurt State Hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialised training in cervical disc herniation and spinal tumour management
• Focuses on spinal decompression while protecting delicate nerve pathways

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

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

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a specialized fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in California.

• Held a visiting faculty position at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery techniques
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Former head of clinical neurosurgery units across major Turkish training hospitals
• Focuses on spinal and peripheral nerve surgery teaching and training

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on advanced spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course in Izmir
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in functional neurosurgery and trauma management in Lithuania
• Published research on spinal hydatid cysts and complex neural foraminal cases
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society spine surgery groups

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi, with a distinguished academic background in complex spinal anatomy.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical laminectomy for lumbar and cervical disc diseases
• Conducted extensive cadaveric research on lumbar spine anatomy to improve surgical precision
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and postoperative pain
• Professor at Istanbul University – a top-tier Turkish medical faculty training next-generation specialists

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who focuses on complex spinal stabilisation and nerve decompression.

• Trained in advanced microsurgery and spinal surgery at the GATA School of Military Medicine
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for lumbar and thoracic spine stabilisation
• Serves as a Neurosurgery Lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal surgery and neuro-oncology.

• Focuses on surgical decompression for waist, neck, and back hernias
• Expertise includes managing spinal fractures and tumours requiring decompression
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Treats peripheral nerve conditions alongside central spine disorders

Professor Naki Keles focuses on minimally invasive spinal care at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals. He uses endoscopic techniques for lumbar and cervical conditions to help patients recover faster.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery for disc issues
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches for cervical herniations
• Performs surgical treatments for complex spine fractures
• Treats patients at a leading surgical hub in Turkey

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt focuses on precision neurosurgery at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in relieving spinal pressure through microsurgical techniques.

• Expert in treating spinal canal narrowing and complex disc herniations
• Uses microsurgical methods for lumbar and cervical spine repairs
• Manages both degenerative conditions and brain or spine tumours
• Performs stabilising surgeries for scoliosis and spine fractures
• Expertise includes treating lumbar slipping to restore patient mobility

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren follows a legacy of neurological care, performing thousands of successful neurosurgeries with a focus on microscope-assisted precision.

• Specialises in microsurgery to allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Prioritises secured surgical techniques to ensure patient safety and lasting benefits
• Maintains a philosophy of trust, providing direct personal contact for post-operative support
• Expertise includes complex spinal decompression and nerve-related surgeries
• Completed prestigious residency training at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly regarded neurosurgeon who honed his skills as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery. He provides specialist care at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Holds the prestigious title of Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in spinal interventions and complex neurosurgical procedures
• Member of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and Neurosurgical Society
• Completed intensive training at the Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital

Professor Fikret Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of focused expertise in paediatric and complex spinal care.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and congenital spinal anomalies
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Former specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on neuro-oncological cases and complex spine reconstructions

Dr Gokoglu is a neurosurgery specialist with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and postdoctoral research credentials from Brigham Women's Hospital.

• Focuses on complex spinal diseases and corrective surgery for spine deformities
• Specialises in treating spinal tumours and herniated discs with surgical precision
• Experienced in managing traumatic injuries to the head and spine
• Holds deep expertise in adult and congenital nervous system disorders