Tuncay Kaner

Specialization: Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), demonstrating expertise in spinal and neurosurgery at an international level.
Dr. Tuncay Kaner is a spine neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He completed a fellowship at the UCLA Santa Monica Comprehensive Spine Center. Dr. Kaner is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society. He also holds a membership in AO Spine International. He serves at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.
- Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
- Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia.
- Treats complex spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks.
- Is a member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery.

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Qualifications

Dr. Tuncay Kaner is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He is a member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). Dr. Kaner holds international fellowships from the University of California Los Angeles and Virginia University.

Clinical Specialization & Methods

The specialist treats spinal health and neurosurgical conditions. Dr. Kaner treats patients with spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks. He performs specialized procedures including:

Endoscopic discectomy – a surgery that removes herniated disc material using a small camera to minimize tissue damage
Brain tumor removal
Minimally invasive fusion surgery
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Spine tumor embolization – a procedure that cuts off blood supply to a tumor before surgery
Laminectomy – a surgery that creates space by removing the back part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on nerves

Professional Clinical Background

The doctor serves at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. His career includes leadership and specialist roles across Turkey and the USA.

2016–2018 – Vital Fulya Plaza, Istanbul
2012–2016 – Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine
2014 – University of Virginia, Visiting Faculty Member, USA
2010–2011 – UCLA Santa Monica Hospital Center for Spinal Surgery, Researcher (Fellow)
2002–2010 – Pendik State Hospital, Istanbul
2000–2002 – Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
1996–1999 – Private Respect Hospital, Chief Physician
1989–1996 – Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, Assistant Doctor

Medical Education & Training

Dr. Kaner completed his medical degree and specialty training in Istanbul. He pursued further sub-specialization in the United States and Turkey.

1988 – Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Medical Degree
1996 – Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, Neurosurgery Specialist Training
2008–2009 – Istanbul American Hospital, Spinal Surgery Program Fellowship
2011 – Earned Title of Associate Professor

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kaner is active in several international and national medical societies.

Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
AO Spine International
Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Turkish Spine Association
Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Surgical Neurosurgery Group