Herniated disc surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the United States. He provides expert neurosurgical care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul.

• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association
• Specialises in spinal anatomy and skull-base surgical techniques
• Trains fellow surgeons as an instructor for advanced neurosurgery courses
• Graduated from the highly regarded Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

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 Kenan Kapici is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University and brings elite microsurgical precision to spinal care.

• Completed specialized microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Master of Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery and neuroanatomy
• Lectured at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine for several years

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga chairs neurosurgical education at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a specialised neuropsychiatric centre accredited by the JCI.

• Performs microdiscectomy and laminectomy for herniated disc relief
• Specialises in spinal cord restoration and tumour removal
• Focuses on spinal fusion and correcting congenital spinal disorders
• Uses trans-sphenoidal techniques for minimally invasive access
• Senior academic who trains other neurosurgeons in complex spinal techniques

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.

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

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

• Completed an intensive Spinal Surgery Programme at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Held a visiting faculty position at the University of Virginia Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Specialises in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery through the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Belongs to the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on advanced spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery course twice to master complex back procedures
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in functional neurosurgery and head injury management in Lithuania
• Published research on thoracic spine conditions and minimally invasive emergency surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive endoscopic and microsurgical disc repairs.

• Published landmark cadaveric studies on the safest anatomical zones for transforaminal endoscopic spine surgery
• Expert in far lateral microsurgical approaches for complex extracanal lumbar disc herniations
• Offers non-surgical pain management including intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty
• Highly experienced in treating degenerative spine diseases and spinal cord tumours
• Serves as a Professor at İstinye University – a major hub for medical research and innovation

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who teaches the next generation of specialists as a faculty member at Altınbaş University.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the prestigious GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Expert in minimally invasive lumbar discectomy for faster patient recovery
• Specialises in complex spinal stabilisation techniques, including thoracic and lumbar transpedicular fixation
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published extensive research on nerve entrapment and dynamic spinal stabilisation outcomes

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal surgery and herniated disc repairs.

• Focuses on waist, neck, and back hernias using microsurgical techniques
• Expertise in spinal fractures and peripheral nerve surgery
• Handles complex cases involving spine tumours and pituitary surgery
• Associate Professor status at a leading health institution
• Works within a dedicated spine surgery unit

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 Erden Erturer is a spinal surgery specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a massive research background in orthopaedic traumatology.

• Serves as an arbitrator for four international medical journals on orthopaedic outcomes
• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles focusing on spinal and musculoskeletal restoration
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Arthroplasty Society
• Presented at over 120 national and international medical conferences
• Focuses on restoring mobility through precise surgical intervention

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in brain surgery and spinal endoscopy. Dr. Kahraman previously served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed specialized training in neuro spinal endoscopy at the Free University of Berlin. Dr. Kahraman holds certifications in microsurgery and spinal procedures.

• Performs brain tumor removal and skull base tumor excision.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and spinal cord tumors.
• Former Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Yeni Yüzyıl University.
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Eurospine.

Associate Professor Mete Karatay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a focused expertise in complex spine stabilization and decompression.

• Specialises in both lumbar and cervical disc herniation procedures
• Performs motion-preserving stabilization for spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis
• Uses minimally invasive vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for spinal fractures
• Handles neurosurgical cases for both adult and paediatric patients
• Expert in spinal cord stimulation for managing chronic post-surgical pain

Professor Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he specialises in complex spinal cord operations and herniated disc surgery.

• Uses the O-arm imaging system to provide real-time 3D surgical imaging during spine procedures
• Performs lumbar microdiscectomies for patients requiring precise nerve decompression and faster recovery
• Highly academic specialist who has authored 117 scientific papers on neurosurgical techniques
• Practises at a JCI-accredited university hospital, meeting rigorous international healthcare standards

Professor Altunrende is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with a deep focus on spinal degenerative diseases and microneurosurgical techniques.

• Specialises in spinal tumours and herniated disc surgery using precision micro-neurosurgery
• Published 18 research articles in international journals regarding nerve injury and primary neurons
• Developed training models for micro-neurosurgery to improve technical precision in operations
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Contributed chapters to international textbooks on brain and nerve surgery developments

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery.

• Holds specialist membership with EUROSPINE – the leading European spine authority
• Received advanced training in psychiatric and neurological centres for complex spinal care
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contribution to neurosurgical research
• Formerly served as a specialist surgeon at major Turkish training and research hospitals