Best Discectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 successful surgeries, with a major focus on treating spinal conditions like herniated discs and canal stenosis.

• Specialises in spine surgery and advanced orthopedic trauma at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Completed specialist training at the Umraniye Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Uses modern surgical technology to perform closed, minimally invasive procedures
• Graduated from the highly regarded Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex deformity surgery and spinal fracture management

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 treatments focusing on adult and paediatric neurosurgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in spine diseases including complex cases requiring surgical intervention
• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise covers both adult and paediatric brain and spine conditions
• Treats a wide range of nerve and vertebrae issues including intracranial masses
• Maintains a high patient satisfaction rating for surgical consultations

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a high-level specialist in spinal surgery who leads the neurosurgery department at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in surgical solutions for lumbar and cervical herniated discs
• Expert in spinal instrumentation and decompression for spinal stenosis
• Holds multiple research awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Completed advanced observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University
• Former professor at Yeditepe University Koşuyolu Hospital

Professor Erhan Arslan is a highly senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in minimally invasive spinal care.

• Specialises in treating lumbar and cervical disc herniations using precise microsurgical techniques
• Observed advanced neurological procedures at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland
• Holds a full professorship in neurosurgery highlighting his status as a consultant-level specialist
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery
• Formerly served as a lead educator at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Melih Uc completed specialised neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA, focusing on advanced spinal interventions. He treats complex back and neck issues at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul.

• Specialises in minimally invasive approaches to the spine to speed up recovery
• Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair in World Neurosurgery
• Expertise includes managing spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a major regional centre

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz focuses on spine and deformity surgery at the Turan Turan Health Group, where he applies advanced biomechanical research to complex column repairs.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery and trauma management
• Published international research on pedicle screw revision and spinal biomechanics
• Certified in Mako robotic systems at the Stryker Certification Lab in Amsterdam
• Active member of the Spine Intervention Society and participates in European congresses
• Completed advanced training in fracture management through the AO Foundation

Professor Yunus Uysal is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with advanced certification in spinal surgery. He completed rigorous training through the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology to master complex back procedures.

• Completed the Basic and Advanced Spinal Surgery Training Programme
• Specialises in spinal interventions and developmental bone conditions
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgical techniques in Luxembourg

Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on complex spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained at the Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Specialises in treating spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and spine deformities
• Uses advanced microsurgical methods to improve patient recovery times
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery, including complex spinal conditions in children
• Published researcher in spinal surgery techniques and surgical outcomes

Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak is the Rector of Atlas University and a neurosurgeon in Istanbul. He is a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association. Dr. Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation and treats conditions like Parkinson’s and essential tremor. He has authored 46 international peer-reviewed articles on functional neurosurgery.

• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and complex movement disorders through brain stimulation.
• Performs stereotaxic surgeries and vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy patients.
• Served as the chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association’s functional surgery group.

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a spinal specialist who achieved first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently leads neurosurgical cases at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery for faster recovery times
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for both neck and back hernias
• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities
• Handled complex vascular and spinal cases as an Associate Professor at Baskent University
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship in spinal regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Earned a Doctor of Science in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic and deformity corrections
• Winner of multiple scientific awards for research into spinal cord anatomy
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited seven medical textbooks

Professor Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with a heavy focus on advanced spinal surgery and lumbar disc health.

• Completed the Professor Mehmet Zileli advanced spinal surgery programme
• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times
• Researches lumbar disc herniation phenotypes and patient outcomes
• Expertise in spinal cord injury treatments and chondroitinase applications
• Trained at the Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Associate Professor Bugra Bilge Keseroglu is a highly skilled specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for complex patient needs
• Brings senior expertise from Bilkent City Hospital, one of the largest medical complexes in the region
• Completed advanced specialist training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on endourological procedures and precision-led surgical interventions

Professor Savas Ceylan has performed more than 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He previously served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University for over two decades.

• Specialised in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for complex spinal and skull base cases
• Observed at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham, UK
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
• Acts as a member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee

Professor Selman Dogan is a highly skilled surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in restorative spine and joint procedures. He provides surgical solutions for both adult and paediatric spinal conditions.

• Performs discectomy and kyphoplasty for complex spinal issues
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at Medeniyet University
• Uses regenerative Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to aid tissue healing
• Treats congenital spine and chest conditions like spina bifida and pectus excavatum
• Specialises in trauma reconstruction for upper and lower extremities

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly decorated spinal surgeon and a former finalist in the prestigious Tubitak Technology Awards for his contributions to medical innovation.

• Specialises in reconstructive spine surgery for herniated discs and complex spinal deformities
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in using MAKOplasty robotic technology for high-precision surgical procedures
• Extensive expertise in treating pelvic injuries and hip socket fractures
• Trained at the specialist Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in brain tumors, vascular neurosurgery, and skull base disorders. He completed his training and research at Johns Hopkins University and Zurich University. Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey.
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society.
• Led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic.
• Performs endoscopic skull base surgery and micro neurosurgery.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari uses advanced O-arm CT neuronavigation and neuromonitoring to perform microsurgical and endoscopic spine treatments at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialised in multimodal intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring to protect nerve function during surgery
• Contributed to the first Turkish neurosurgery clinic accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published over 35 research papers in international journals focusing on spinal cord surgical safety
• Held academic teaching positions at Medipol and Eurasia Universities training the next generation of surgeons