Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

Associate Professor Melih Uc has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and completed his specialist training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Focuses on complex cases including cervical disc hernia and spinal canal stenosis
• Published clinical research in World Neurosurgery on advanced percutaneous repair techniques
• Former lead surgeon at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

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

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

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

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spine surgery and hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya.

• Awarded the Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research into Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Expert in lumbar and neck hernia surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Focuses on spine surgery to restore mobility and reduce nerve pain
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Handles both paediatric and adult neurosurgical cases within a multidisciplinary team