Spinal Stenosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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

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 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

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

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

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

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who holds advanced certification in complex spinal surgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal conditions, focusing on reducing surgical trauma and speeding up patient recovery.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in neuroanatomy and functional neurosurgery from Lithuania
• Published research on surgical techniques for spinal lesions and cysts
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and post-operative pain
• Former visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Researched spinal surgical techniques as a fellow at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Specialist in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

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.

Dr Mehmet Tonge is a highly trained neurosurgeon who completed a four-year specialist cycle with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in surgery for pain and spasticity to improve patient mobility
• Trained in microneurosurgery at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland
• Holds a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation from Maastricht University
• Authored 12 book chapters and over 32 international medical publications
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery for complex movement and nerve disorders

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a high-level neurosurgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who has spent over a decade training the next generation of specialists in spinal care.

• Specialises in surgical decompression to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Recognised for research excellence with the Best Paper Award at the National Scientific Congress

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who has published extensive research on spinal canal decompression and recovery outcomes.

• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, where vertebrae slip out of place
• Focuses on spinopelvic parameters to improve the success of spinal surgeries and reduce recurrences
• Uses decompression techniques to relieve pressure on the spinal cord caused by tumours or stenosis
• Authored major medical textbook chapters on the surgical management of spinal and sacral trauma
• Publishes international research on how co-morbidities like age affect spinal surgery recovery rates

Associate Professor Evren Sandal is a neurosurgery specialist who completed intensive training in craniocervical junction surgery at Ege University. He now leads surgical interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in craniocervical junction surgery – focuses on the complex area where the skull meets the spine
• Trained at the University of Wisconsin in the USA – studied skull base and neurovascular surgical techniques
• Uses microsurgical approaches – allows for smaller incisions and more precise treatment of spinal compression
• Published research on spinal junction disorders – contributes to clinical knowledge in neurosurgery

Professor Kenan Kibici specialises in microsurgery and spinal stabilisation – he has held senior leadership roles including Chief of Neurosurgery at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital.

• Performs minimally invasive decompression to relieve pressure on the spinal cord with faster recovery times
• Expert in transpedicular fixation – a reliable technique used to stabilise the spine after surgery
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine training the next generation of spine specialists