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.

Education & Academic Qualifications

License (MD)

Field: Medicine

University: Istanbul University

Year: 1987

Residency

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1988–1994

Clinical Fellowship

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Center (Canada)

Years: 1994–1995

Academic Titles & Positions

Assistant Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1995–2008

Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Altınbaş University

Years: 2014–2019

Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations

-Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Vascular Surgery

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

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course in Izmir
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in functional neurosurgery and trauma management in Lithuania
• Published research on spinal hydatid cysts and complex neural foraminal cases
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society spine surgery groups

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi, with a distinguished academic background in complex spinal anatomy.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical laminectomy for lumbar and cervical disc diseases
• Conducted extensive cadaveric research on lumbar spine anatomy to improve surgical precision
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and postoperative pain
• Professor at Istanbul University – a top-tier Turkish medical faculty training next-generation specialists

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

• Held a visiting faculty position at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery techniques
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Former head of clinical neurosurgery units across major Turkish training hospitals
• Focuses on spinal and peripheral nerve surgery teaching and training

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who focuses on complex spinal stabilisation and nerve decompression.

• Trained in advanced microsurgery and spinal surgery at the GATA School of Military Medicine
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for lumbar and thoracic spine stabilisation
• Serves as a Neurosurgery Lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex spinal and cranial procedures.

• Completed specialist neurological surgery training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained international surgical perspective at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Held academic leadership roles as a Doctor Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in high-volume surgical settings across both private and training hospitals
• Focuses on precision-based techniques for spinal decompression and neuro-oncology cases

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Hospital who has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery for faster recovery
• Expert in treating spinal stenosis and performing complex spinal instrumentation
• Achieved a 95 per cent success rate in advanced spinal and neurological procedures
• Completed specialised training in microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy in Belgium and Turkey
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt focuses on precision neurosurgery at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in relieving spinal pressure through microsurgical techniques.

• Expert in treating spinal canal narrowing and complex disc herniations
• Uses microsurgical methods for lumbar and cervical spine repairs
• Manages both degenerative conditions and brain or spine tumours
• Performs stabilising surgeries for scoliosis and spine fractures
• Expertise includes treating lumbar slipping to restore patient mobility

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal surgery and neuro-oncology.

• Focuses on surgical decompression for waist, neck, and back hernias
• Expertise includes managing spinal fractures and tumours requiring decompression
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Treats peripheral nerve conditions alongside central spine disorders

Professor Naki Keles focuses on minimally invasive spinal care at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals. He uses endoscopic techniques for lumbar and cervical conditions to help patients recover faster.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery for disc issues
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches for cervical herniations
• Performs surgical treatments for complex spine fractures
• Treats patients at a leading surgical hub in Turkey

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren follows a legacy of neurological care, performing thousands of successful neurosurgeries with a focus on microscope-assisted precision.

• Specialises in microsurgery to allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Prioritises secured surgical techniques to ensure patient safety and lasting benefits
• Maintains a philosophy of trust, providing direct personal contact for post-operative support
• Expertise includes complex spinal decompression and nerve-related surgeries
• Completed prestigious residency training at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital