Herniated Disk Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Serkan Kitis is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, bringing elite academic expertise to complex spinal care.

• Specialises in surgical repair for herniated disks and nerve impingement
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of the region's most prestigious medical schools
• Focuses on spinal health to relieve chronic pain and restore patient mobility

Professor Ilhan Elmaci combines training from Johns Hopkins University and Zurich University to deliver precise spinal care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in microsurgery for herniated disks to reduce tissue damage and speed up recovery
• Uses neuromonitorisation and neuronavigation to protect nerve function during delicate spinal procedures
• Former Chief of Clinic at Turkey's first EANS-accredited neurosurgery department
• Trained in advanced micro neurosurgery techniques under world leaders in Switzerland

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a senior neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a prolific record in complex spinal surgery and neurophysiology.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery using intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring to protect nerve function
• Recognised by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies through their formal accreditation process
• Published over 100 medical articles and contributed to five textbooks on surgical techniques
• Academic leader who helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University

Professor Onur Yaman is a distinguished neurosurgeon who has successfully performed approximately 1,100 surgical procedures, with a strong focus on complex spine care.

• Holds a patent for his own spinal laminoplasty plate design to improve patient outcomes
• Member of Euro Spine and the World Spinal Column Society
• Specialises in neurosurgery and spine surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
• Recognised with multiple best presentation awards for his research in spinal innovation
• Contributes to the Medical Device Development Program of the Turkish Scientific Council

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with advanced German training in endoscopic spine surgery.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery – a minimally invasive method that reduces scarring and speeds up recovery
• Certified in cervical and lumbar disc nucleoplasty from Freiburg, Germany
• Published 68 articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical outcomes
• Former Head and Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Holds the European Board Primary Examination certificate in neurosurgery

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a senior neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who completed a prestigious neuroanatomy fellowship at the University of Florida.

• Specialises in lateral microsurgical approach for extra-canal lumbar disc surgery
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to access herniated disks with less muscle damage
• Recognised for expertise in neurovascular surgery and complex brain conditions
• Published research on spinal and neurological outcomes in international journals
• Holds a doctorate in neuroanatomy from the University of Florida

Professor Baran Yil is a Yale-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in spine surgery and cerebrovascular research at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a fellowship at Yale School of Medicine focusing on complex neurological care
• Awarded first prize for young neurosurgeons by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Member of AOSpine, a global network dedicated to spine surgery excellence
• Serves as a lead instructor for professional skull base surgery courses
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Association

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Professor Bozbuga is a senior neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who specialises in complex spine and spinal cord surgery.

• Performs microsurgery for herniated disks – a precise technique using high-powered microscopes for smaller incisions
• Graduated from the prestigious Istanbul University Medical School
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Presented scientific findings on spinal surgical outcomes at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained following strict standards at Turkey's leading university hospitals

Associate Professor Abubekir Akpinar is a dedicated neurosurgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has completed over 1,100 surgical procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal health and surgical intervention
• Serves as an Associate Professor, contributing to the clinical training of future surgeons
• Recognised as an attending physician for complex neurological and spinal cases
• Maintains a high-volume surgical practice at the JCI-accredited Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Kapici is a spinal specialist who formerly served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University – one of Turkey's major medical training institutions.

• Specialises in microsurgery for herniated disks – a technique using high-powered microscopes for smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Completed advanced training in spine surgery and neuroanatomy
• Former Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital