Spinal cord abscess Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Melih Uc brings elite perspective to neurosurgery following a specialised fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Treats complex infections and masses within the spinal canal and spinal cord
• Specialises in minimally invasive neurosurgery to reduce tissue damage and recovery time
• Published researcher in percutaneous repair techniques for spinal stability
• Trained at Bakirkoy Hospital, a major centre for mental and neurological diseases
• Expertise includes managing spinal canal stenosis and tumours affecting the nerves

Professor Onur Yaman is a neurosurgery expert at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who holds a patent for inventing his own spinal surgical plating system.

• Treats complex infections of the spine including abscesses and inflammatory conditions
• Serves as a member of Euro Spine and the World Spinal Column Society
• Specialises in neurosurgery and spine surgery with a focus on surgical innovation
• Recognised with multiple best presentation awards for his research in spinal care
• Professor at the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council for medical device development

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon who founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital and holds a five-year European Board certification.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less tissue damage
• Expert in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, focused on precise targeting of deep spinal and brain structures
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and nine book chapters on complex neurosurgical outcomes
• Completed advanced fellowships across Europe, including specialist training in Finland, Germany, and France

Professor Baran Yil is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine, specialising in complex disorders of the central nervous system.

• Brings international expertise from Yale to the neurosurgery team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Won the prestigious Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of AOSpine, an international community dedicated to innovative spinal treatment
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association, focusing on surgical outcomes and clinical safety
• Former instructor for skull base anatomy courses, training other surgeons in delicate procedures

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a senior neurosurgeon who completed a doctorate in neuroanatomy at the University of Florida.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery and complex spinal procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Uses microsurgical approaches to treat delicate conditions within the spinal canal
• Former research fellow in the United States focusing on brain and nerve surgery
• Published extensive research on neurosurgery in international medical journals
• Member of elite neurosurgical societies focusing on vascular brain diseases

Dr Halil Olgun is a senior neurosurgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a record of over 1,100 successful surgical treatments.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex spinal disorders requiring microsurgical intervention
• International member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Expert in managing spinal canal stenosis and vertebral abnormalities
• Recognised with a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a senior neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital specializing in complex spinal cord surgery and neuro-oncology.

• Performed over 100 successful operations in skull base and spinal cord disciplines
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published extensive research on spinal cord tumours and vascular malformations
• Fellow of the World Academy of Neurological Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

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.

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.

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 Ramazan Uyar is a brain and nerve specialist at Medical Park Antalya with a prize-winning background in neurosurgical research.

• Specialises in complex spine surgery and cerebrospinal interventions
• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research into nerve stimulation
• Expertise includes paediatric neurosurgery for younger patients needing spinal care
• Performed neurosurgery and served as Deputy Chief Physician at Sanliurfa State Hospital
• Focuses on managing cerebrospinal tumours and spinal hernias