Umut Dogu
9
years of experience
4.8
Rating

Umut Dogu

  • Specialization: Neurosurgeon
  • 9 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    Turkish
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association; specialist in neurosurgery with expertise in degenerative and traumatic spine diseases.

    Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon with strong experience in advanced spine care. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training & Research Hospital. Dr. Dogu has worked as a specialist at Yozgat City Hospital, Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. He currently practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

    Dr. Dogu treats degenerative spine diseases, traumatic spine injuries, spinal tumors, and infectious spine diseases. He also manages congenital and developmental spinal disorders. His expertise includes pain-focused procedures such as neuromodulation and vertebroplasty. Dr. Dogu is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

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Tanja Alles • Breast reduction
Germany
Oct 9, 2025
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From the very beginning of my enquiry at Bookimed to the last taxi ride to the airport after the procedures, everything went without a single obstacle
I was on 29 September 2025 at Lockman hekim clinic for breast and eyelid reduction.All my fears and doubts were in vain. From the very beginning of my enquiry at Bookimed to the last taxi ride to the airport after the procedures, everything went without a single obstacle. Everything went smoothly and smoothly. We arrived very early, we were taken to the clinic and our interpreter Olga was already in touch with us. We were placed in a beautifully decorated room, on the same day all the necessary medical parameters were taken. The doctor clearly explained what would happen and how it would be done. We were in the clinic for 3 days and then to the hotel. It was also clean, beautifully designed, rich breakfast. I recommend Lokman Hekim and Dr Marat Yaman if you want to change your appearance.
Food, staff, I can't single out anything, everything was good.
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Very high quality service. Quick responses to all my enquiries and subsequently attentive attitude.
Olha Chuchkalova • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
Ukraine
Aug 30, 2025
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Thank you so much 😊
I am very grateful to all the staff for their attentiveness and prompt assistance. I travelled alone, but I didn't feel lonely, I had support from all sides ☺️ Transfer is super, I didn't even expect that it would be so VIP, the drivers are very well-mannered, attentive, careful driving! The hotel is great, I got even more than положено👍🏼 The interpreter Olga provided all kinds of help, support and was always there for me! 🫶 I had a difficult operation on my nose, but Murat Yaman is a professional and did everything to the maximum and even more, I do not regret that out of all the options I was offered I chose him 🥰 I hope my nose will be beautiful) Thank you so much 😊
Transfer, ward, doctor, interpreter, hotel, staff
Some of the staff when I was lying in the ward forgot to bring me ice, water, but that's the way it is, I understand that they have a high workload and can't keep everything in their heads, so in the end they brought it a little later ) This is a trifle and the only small minus, I would not take it into account compared to the way they ran over me.
About Bookimed service
I accidentally found an advert on the internet and decided to just ask about rhinoplasty)))) In the end I had it done 😄 Although I didn't really plan to decide so quickly. The manager did his best, well done ))
Olena • Breast augmentation
Germany
Jul 12, 2025
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Thank you all who supported me from the very beginning of my decision and to the end! Peace, health and fulfilment of wishes!
We were brought straight to the hospital after arriving. Good transfer! Olga, our interpreter, met us at the hospital. She was not only an interpreter but also a counsellor on many issues in Istanbul, as it was the first time we had been here. In the evening we took a blood test and in the morning I was operated. I came out of the anaesthesia easily, already in a new image. The doctor was very attentive, both before the operation, during the examination, and after. Service staff, very nice nurses, even though I did not understand them, but smiled doing their job and did not embarrass me. In the hospital I was with my husband only two nights, I felt good and we moved to the hotel (room large, clean with breakfast included!). We went to the dressing. There was always a transfer! Additionally I want to add about Istanbul - it is very interesting and mysterious city fairy tale! Thank you all who supported me from the very beginning of my decision and to the end! Peace, health and fulfilment of wishes! I recommend it!
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Thank you for helping me make a difficult decision and I am happy with the result!
Maria IMERAJ • Breast Implant Removal
United States of America
Oct 25, 2025
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They met and exceeded my expectations
I was hesitant at the beginning because I didn’t want what to expect. That changed since the min I landed. I had a wonderful experience and everything went smooth. From and to the airport to the hospital, the amenities and staff were all exceptional, just as described upon booking. They met and exceeded my expectations . The only thing I would improve is the night shift nurses could be a little more fluent in English instead of using google translator. Overall the whole team was really nice . Would definitely recommend this clinic !!
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Anonymous • Penis enlargement
United Kingdom
Oct 9, 2025
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I have to say I am very pleased with bookimed
I don't really write reviews, but I have to say I am very pleased with bookimed. They took care of any concerns I had. I would like to give a big thank you to Iryna for putting me at ease in finding the right hospital for my treatment, which was within my budget. She forwarded me 4-5 quotes from different hospitals and clinics. I wanted to have 2 procedures done and finding a place to have both done at the same time must have been hard for her to find but she came through. Thank you Iryna
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Qualifications

Education

YearInstitutionDepartment
1997–2007Hacettepe University, AnkaraFaculty of Medicine
2009Ankara UniversityNeurosurgery Residency (initial year)
2011–2016Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training & Research HospitalNeurosurgery Residency

 

Professional Experience

YearInstitutionPosition / Department
2016–2019Yozgat City HospitalSpecialist in Neurosurgery
2020–2024Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center, IstanbulSpecialist in Neurosurgery
2024–2025Memorial Şişli HospitalSpecialist in Neurosurgery
2025–PresentLokman Hekim Istanbul HospitalSpecialist in Neurosurgery

 

Areas of Interest

Degenerative Spine Diseases

Lumbar and cervical disc herniations

Spinal stenosis (narrow canal)

Facet arthropathies

Spondylolisthesis

Traumatic Spine Injuries

Vertebral fractures (thoracolumbar, cervical, sacral)

Spinal instability / ligament injuries

Spinal cord injuries

Spinal Tumors

Primary (e.g., osteoid osteoma, chordoma)

Metastatic spinal diseases

Intradural / intramedullary tumors

Infectious Spine Diseases

Spondylodiscitis

Epidural abscess

Tuberculosis (Pott’s disease)

Congenital and Developmental Disorders

Scoliosis

Kyphosis

Spina bifida

Inflammatory / Metabolic Diseases

Ankylosing spondylitis

Osteoporotic fractures

Functional / Pain-Focused Interventions

Interventional injections

Neuromodulation (SCS)

Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty

Memberships

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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