Spinal stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Gürhan Adam is a highly qualified Interventional Radiology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with three fellowships in image-guided procedures.

• Specialises in interventional radiology – treats spinal conditions using imaging guidance for higher precision
• Fellowship trained at Bursa Uludag University and Ege University
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and avoid major open surgery
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

Associate Professor Melih Uc is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has performed over 1,100 procedures, with a focus on narrowing of the spinal canal.

• Trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic in the United States
• Specialises in minimally invasive percutaneous repair to reduce recovery times
• Expert in managing spondylolisthesis where vertebrae slip out of place
• Published research on modern surgical approaches in World Neurosurgery
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using precise neurosurgical techniques

Professor Onur Yaman is a neurosurgery leader who holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate used to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. He treats complex spine cases at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in spinal laminoplasty – a procedure that creates more space for nerves to reduce pain
• Holds membership in EuroSpine and the World Spinal Column Society
• Serves on the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council for medical device development
• Received multiple awards for his research into improving surgical outcomes for spine patients

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon who founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital and holds a European Board certification.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery – a minimally invasive technique allowing for smaller incisions and quicker recovery
• Expert in nucleoplasty for lumbar disc diseases, using radiofrequency energy to reduce pressure on spinal nerves
• Completed advanced neurosurgical training across Germany, France, and Finland
• Published 68 medical articles and contributed to nine textbooks on neurosurgical techniques
• Regularly serves as a speaker and moderator at international neurosurgery congresses

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a Florida University-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in lateral microsurgical techniques for complex spinal conditions.

• Performs microsurgery for spinal stenosis – uses high-powered magnification to relieve nerve pressure through tiny incisions.
• Completed a neuroanatomy fellowship at Florida University in the United States.
• Expert in far-lateral lumbar disc surgery for targeted repair of the lower spine.
• Treats neurovascular and cerebrovascular diseases alongside complex spinal nerve disorders.
• Contributes to global neurosurgery research with numerous published articles in international journals.

Professor Baran Yil is an award-winning neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious cerebrovascular fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the United States.

• Treats complex narrowing of the spinal canal using microsurgical techniques
• Awarded first prize by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society for young neurosurgeon excellence
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association
• Instructional lead for skull base anatomy and surgical training courses
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and surgical management of spinal disorders

Dr Halil Olgun is a neurosurgery expert at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal procedures for canal stenosis and spinal disorders.

• Manages lumbar and cervical canal stenosis – narrowing of the spine that causes nerve pain
• International presenter on neuro-oncology and spinal surgical techniques
• Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health
• Recognised member of the Turkish Medical Association

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.

Professor Kapici is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University – one of Turkey's leading medical education and research hubs.

• Completed intensive specialist spine surgery training with the Spine Society of Europe
• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Member of the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Expertise in managing complex nerve compression and structural spine issues
• Lectures on neurosurgery, training the next generation of spinal specialists

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.