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

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

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.

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

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

• Performs microsurgery to decompress the spinal canal, creating more space for nerves to reduce pain
• Expert in neurovascular surgery – manages blood vessel issues affecting the central nervous system
• Former professor at Istanbul University, a premier institution for medical training in Turkey
• Contributes to international peer-reviewed journals on the latest techniques in spinal repair

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