Laminectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Hamzaoglu founded Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He brings unparalleled expertise to complex spinal decompressions through his deep background in orthopaedic surgery.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Sharpened advanced surgical skills at Hokkaido University in Japan
• Senior Professor at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Specialises in surgical innovations for degenerative spine conditions

Dr Melih Uc completed a neurosurgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in the United States, specialising in complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal repair in World Neurosurgery
• Specialises in treating spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis (waist slip)
• Focused on treating herniated discs and spinal cord tumours
• Previous lead specialist at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes microsurgical techniques for cervical and lumbar disc issues

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly respected neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focused subspecialisation in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery.

• Holds a specialist certificate in Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery from Herne, Germany
• Developed expertise in DISC nucleoplasty for treating complex cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Served as a Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University for over a decade
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Baran Yil is a Yale-trained neurosurgeon who received the First Prize for Young Neurosurgeons from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the USA
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association
• Specialises in complex spinal surgery and cerebrovascular neurosurgery
• Served as an instructor for advanced skull-base anatomy courses
• Former member of the Yale Cerebrovascular Research team

Professor Akakin holds a Doctorate from the University of Florida and specialises in microsurgical techniques for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Performs laminectomy procedures using lateral microsurgery to minimise tissue damage
• Expertise in treating spinal stenosis and decompression of the spinal cord
• Completed a high-level fellowship in neuroanatomy at the University of Florida
• Managed complex neurovascular and spinal cases for over two decades
• Contributes to international neurosurgical journals on advanced recovery techniques

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 Mustafa Bozbuga leads neurosurgical education at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility known for its specialised neurological focus.

• Performs laminectomies and spinal fusions for spinal stenosis and complex herniated disks
• Specialises in neurovascular and skull base surgery for intricate spinal cord cases
• Chair of neurosurgical education at NPISTANBUL, training the next generation of specialists
• Completed his medical degree and residency at the prestigious Istanbul University
• Maintains an active research profile in international peer-reviewed journals on spinal disorders

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who won the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine.

• Specialises in complex spine surgery, including lumbar and neck hernia repairs
• Focuses on hydrocephalus and paediatric neurosurgery cases
• Managed surgical departments as a former Chief Physician at multiple state hospitals
• Trained at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Göztepe Training Hospital
• Expertise includes microsurgical techniques for cerebrospinal tumour removal and aneurysm surgery

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.

Professor Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with training from the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed specialized courses in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Handled complex cases at major institutions like Sultanbeyli and Yesilyurt State Hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialised training in cervical disc herniation and spinal tumour management
• Focuses on spinal decompression while protecting delicate nerve pathways

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon and former Head of Department at Marmara University who specialises in complex spinal reconstructions and regeneration.

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Toronto
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Recipient of the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his work on spinal anatomy
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society specialising in deformity correction

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