Best Spina Bifida Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who took first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently treats patients at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery – a less invasive approach for complex neural conditions
• Expertise in spinal tumours and fractures within the lumbar and cervical regions
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Tsun-set trained in minimally invasive surgery techniques
• Completed his medical education at the English-language Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery and complex spinal cord reconstruction
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Leads the Istanbul Brain and Spine Centre for complex surgical cases
• Winner of multiple scientific awards for spinal cord regeneration research
• Expertise in stem cell therapy and surgical management of spinal deformities

Professor Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with a dedicated focus on paediatric conditions and spinal restoration.

• Completed specialised training in paediatric neurosurgery to treat complex congenital conditions
• Researched therapeutic spinal cord treatments involving Platelet Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase abc
• Mastered minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques to reduce recovery times and scarring
• Participated in the Mehmet Zileli advanced spinal surgery programme for complex cases
• Author of published research on lumbar disc health and neurosurgical outcomes

The doctor is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, serving international patients in Turkey. With expertise in managing trauma treatments of the spine and extremities, the doctor focuses on sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries of the knee, such as meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Graduating from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completing residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital, the doctor also studied Orthopedic Oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Areas of interest include lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, and the treatment of childhood conditions like pes equinovarus and hip dysplasia.

The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University and specialized at the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With a focus on spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty, the doctor has a particular interest in pelvis-acetabulum surgery. The doctor has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology. In 2014, the doctor was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. Currently, the doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite international credentials to spina bifida care, having trained in micro-neurosurgery under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil at Zurich University.

• Completed advanced neuro-oncology and vascular neurosurgery fellowships at Johns Hopkins University in the US
• Founded the Turkish Skull Base Society and serves on the European Skull Base Society executive committee
• Uses advanced neuronavigation and neuromonitoring to protect nerve function during complex spinal procedures
• Led the first neurosurgery clinic in Turkey to receive European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a leading neurosurgeon who served as Clinical Administrative Officer at the prestigious Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed advanced training in less-invasive spine surgery and spinal deformity at Saint Louis University
• Expertise in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery recognised by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Extensive academic background with 6 book chapters and 31 medical publications
• Specialises in pediatric neurosurgery and complex spinal decompression techniques
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Hamzaoglu founded Turkey's first spine surgery centre and leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center as a top orthopaedic specialist.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Completed advanced surgical residency at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex spinal deformities
• Former Head of department at Istanbul University's medical faculty
• Established a dedicated centre focused on innovative surgical techniques for the spine

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex surgical interventions for the brain and spine.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine as a brain and surgery specialist
• Completed a fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Previously served as a lecturer and specialist at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Has extensive experience managing neurosurgical cases at major private and training hospitals

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who specializes in complex paediatric brain and spine anomalies.

• Maintains a success rate of 90 to 95 per cent for intricate newborn and paediatric neurosurgeries
• Uses micro-neurosurgery and endoscopic techniques to treat myelomeningocele and other congenital spine conditions
• Completed advanced neuro-endoscopy training at Ghent University in Belgium to perform minimally invasive procedures
• Published 17 research articles and serves as a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.