Best Removal Of Spinal Cord Tumor Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ertugrul Pinar is a specialist neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who manages complex adult and paediatric spine diseases.

• Specialises in removing intramedullary tumours found within the spinal cord
• Performs laminoplasty for spinal decompression while maintaining overall structural stability
• Focuses on both skull base and spinal oncology cases
• Experienced in treating paediatric brain and spine masses
• Coordinates surgical care within JCI-accredited facilities

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a high-level neurosurgeon at the world-class Anadolu Medical Center who focuses on the delicate removal of spinal cord tumours.

• Trained at Istanbul University’s English medical programme and completed advanced research fellowships in neurosurgery
• Observed cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands to refine surgical precision
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Overseas Scholarship for research excellence in his field
• Serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery, teaching next-generation surgeons complex spinal instrumentation

Dr Melih Uc brings prestigious international expertise to spinal surgery after completing specialized neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in spinal cord tumours and complex spinal canal stenosis cases
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical approaches for treating various spinal disorders
• Published researcher in international neurosurgery journals on percutaneous repair techniques
• Experienced in treating congenital conditions including spina bifida and meningomyelocele
• Practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals following residency at Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

A prize-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya, Dr Uyar leads complex cerebrospinal tumour surgeries with a focus on nerve preservation.

• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for Research in Nerve Stimulation
• Former Chief Physician and Deputy Chief Physician at major Turkish state hospitals
• Specialises in pediatric neurosurgery and delicate aneurysm repairs
• Focuses on both spinal cord tumours and cerebellum prolapse recovery
• Expert in treating hydrocephalus and complex spinal conditions

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya, having earned first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam.

• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery and complex spine tumours
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for reducing patient recovery times
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's top institutions
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on vascular brain operations including aneurysms and vascular malformations

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience to master complex central nervous system disorders
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award multiple times for spinal studies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Specialises in intricate sacral tumour removals and thoracoscopic spinal procedures
• Active member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society

Professor Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with a deep academic focus on complex spinal cord pathologies.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training through the Dr Mehmet Zileli programme
• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times
• Researched combined therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries
• Recognised for work on lumbar disc herniation and paediatric neurosurgery
• Active member of the neurosurgical research community in Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk completed a clinical fellowship under Professor M. Gazi Yasargil, who is widely considered the father of modern microneurosurgery.

• Trained at Saint Louis University and Yeditepe University in advanced micro-operative techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Neurooncology Group
• Expertise in molecular medicine for precise spinal tumour characterisation
• Affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Former Faculty Member in Neurosurgery at Halic University

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite international expertise to complex spinal oncology, having trained in neuro-oncology and vascular neurosurgery at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.

• Specialises in spinal cord tumours using advanced neuromonitoring to protect nerve function
• Mastered micro-neurosurgery under world-renowned pioneers at Zurich University
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society
• Uses neuronavigation and endoscopic techniques for high-precision tumour removal
• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurosurgical outcomes in international journals

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who achieved formal European accreditation during his specialist training.

• Participated in the selective European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation process
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting a high level of academic and clinical seniority
• Served as a lecturer at Medipol University and Eurasia University, training the next generation of specialists
• Gained extensive experience at top-tier Turkish medical centres including Memorial and Acibadem Maslak hospitals
• Fluent in English, making him a popular choice for international patients seeking complex spinal care

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University for over five years. He brings academic precision to complex spinal oncology cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed full-endoscopic spine surgery training in Germany for minimally invasive tumour access
• Holds advanced certification in Gamma Knife radiosurgery from Marseille for targeted tumour treatment
• Founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital as Professor
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Successfully passed the European Board primary examination in neurosurgery in Austria

The doctor completed medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and specialized in neurosurgery. Further training included a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. Awards include the Turkish Neurosurgery Society's Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017. The doctor has participated in organizing several neurosurgery courses and congresses, contributing as both an instructor and committee member.

The doctor is an Interventional Neuroradiologist with extensive involvement in professional radiology societies. The doctor holds memberships in several prestigious organizations, including the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, and the European Association of Radiology. Additionally, the doctor is affiliated with various national societies such as the Turkish Society of Radiology and the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, highlighting a strong commitment to the field of neuroradiology.