Best Spinal Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on restoring mobility through modern surgical techniques for the spine and major joints.

• Specialises in treating scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures
• Performs minimally invasive herniated disc and slipped waist repairs
• Manages spinal canal stenosis to relieve nerve pressure and pain
• Trained at Marmara University and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Uses arthroscopic closed surgery for faster recovery in joint procedures

Professor Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He specialises in minimally invasive spine repairs to help patients recover faster with less post-operative pain.

• Expert in endoscopic lumbar and cervical disc surgeries for neck and back hernias
• Treats complex spinal conditions including tumours and fractures
• Uses endoscopic techniques to operate through tiny incisions rather than large openings
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University where he trained future neurosurgeons
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz is a specialist in spinal surgery at Turan Turan Health Group. He focuses on robotic-assisted techniques and minimally invasive procedures to improve patient recovery and surgical precision.

• Performs spinal interventions using the Stryker Mako robotic system for increased accuracy
• Member of the Spine Intervention Society and regular participant in European congresses
• Published researcher in spinal biomechanics, specifically in failed pedical screw revision methods
• Completed advanced training in minimally invasive surgery and locked plate osteosynthesis

Dr Yunus Uysal is a spinal surgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with advanced training from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

• Performs discectomy and laminectomy to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and reduce back pain
• Expert in minimally invasive fusion surgery for faster patient recovery times
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgical techniques through a specialised program in Luxembourg
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Kaptanoglu is a highly awarded surgeon who pioneered research into spinal cord regeneration and stem cell therapy at the University of Toronto.

• Performs thoracoscopic spinal surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in complex cases like scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumours
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience
• Chaired the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Member of prestigious international bodies including EUROSPINE and AO Spine

Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.

• Performs laminectomy, discectomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Treats spinal stenosis, brain cysts, and complex spinal cord abscesses.
• Analyzes enzyme activity in patients with herniated disks.
• Uses minimally invasive spine techniques for faster patient recovery.

Dr Selman Dogan is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital who specializes in complex spinal surgery and traumatic injury recovery.

• Performs discectomies to relieve pain from herniated or slipped discs
• Uses minimally invasive spinal techniques for faster patient recovery times
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology for treating bone and soft tissue tumours
• Manages traumatic spine injuries and complex degenerative conditions
• Studied at the prestigious Cerrahpasa School of Medicine in Istanbul

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly regarded specialist in spinal and trauma surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has been recognised as a finalist for the prestigious Tubitak XI Technology Awards for his work in the field.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery and herniated disc procedures
• Expert in treating complex spinal conditions including Spina Bifida
• Performs laminectomy and cervical discectomy to relieve nerve pressure
• Serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Health Sciences
• Experienced in pelvis-acetabulum surgery and reconstructive arthroplasty

Professor Hamzaoglu pioneered spine surgery in Turkey by establishing the country's first dedicated spine centre. He leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Centre at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Centre and the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Specialises in scoliosis, complex spinal deformities, and corrective procedures
• Uses innovative minimally invasive techniques to treat herniated discs and spinal conditions
• Professor at Istanbul University – training the next generation of orthopaedic specialists

Professor Onur Yaman is a distinguished neurosurgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who invented and patented a specialized spinal laminoplasty plate.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery and neurosurgery
• Holds a patent for spinal hardware used in surgery
• Member of the Euro Spine and AO Spine societies
• Received four consecutive best presentation awards for his research
• Serves on the Turkish Medical Device Development Program council

Associate Professor Guclu is a highly trained neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health in the USA.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical conditions
• Uses less-invasive techniques for spinal decompression to ensure faster patient recovery
• Manages complex cases including spinal deformities and paediatric lumbar microdiscectomy
• Current member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Imer is a pioneer in endoscopic spinal surgery who trained at leading neurosurgical centres in Germany, Finland, and France.

• Specialises in minimally invasive discectomy and DISC nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from the specialist centre in Herne, Germany
• Former Professor and Department Founder at Okan University Hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and stereotactic techniques for complex spinal conditions
• Published 68 research articles and contributed to nine international neurosurgical textbooks

Dr Halil Olgun is a neurosurgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is focuses on treating scoliosis and complex spinal disorders.

• Treats canal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal spaces
• Manages neck hernia and diverse spinal conditions
• Expertise includes neuro-oncology for tumours of the nervous system
• Member of the international Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Recipient of a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health

Dr Samet Erinc is a spinal specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He gained international clinical experience during his tenure at Loyola University in Chicago.

• Focuses on scoliosis and kyphosis treatments for both children and adults
• Specialises in spinal disc herniation using microsurgical techniques
• Accredited by the Turkish Spine Society through Eurospine education modules
• Manages degenerative spine diseases and complex orthopaedic trauma cases
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Acaroglu is the founding director of the Ankara Spine Center and a leading authority in orthopaedic traumatology at Memorial Ankara Hospital.

• Holds a clinical research fellowship from Columbia University in New York
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and EuroSpine
• Certified in basic and spine surgery by AO Foundation in Switzerland
• Completed a master programme at the Open University in the UK
• Specialises in spinal deformities and paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Professor Mustafa Emiroglu is a senior specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with a career-long focus on surgical oncology and endocrine conditions.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed international training at the Europe Senology Academia in Germany
• Member of five major Turkish and regional surgical societies
• Has held senior clinical roles at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital