Umut Dogu
10
years of experience
Umut Dogu , Neurosurgeon
- Specialization: Neurosurgeon
- 10 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 at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating degenerative spine diseases and traumatic spinal injuries. Dr. Dogu earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his residency at Diskapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes managing spinal tumors, infections, and congenital disorders like scoliosis.
- Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
- Performs pain-focused interventions like neuromodulation, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty.
- Works at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, which treats 10,000+ patients annually.
- Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.
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Michael • Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy)
United Kingdom
Oct 19, 2026
The doctor was great, really explained everything as much as he could and helped loads
For anyone considering this procedure, my experience was a mixed bag, but the medical care itself was solid. My surgeon performed a vasovasostomy and was very honest about success chances, especially given my original vasectomy was 5–10 years ago. The doctor was great, really explained everything as much as he could and helped loads. Staff were good and very attentive also. I’m feeling about as expected in my recovery and the clinic gave me a clear aftercare guide. The main issue was the catering. Honestly, the food, it was boring or disgusting not good. There was no choice of meals or drinks for me or my partner. It's my one big piece of advice for others: bring plenty of your own food and drink for your stay.
Doctor was great, really explained everything as much as he could and helped loads. Staff were good and very attentive also.
The food, it was boring or disgusting not good. There was no choice of meals, snacks or even drinks before, during or after surgery and my same for my partner. Nobody questioned why we hadnt eaten any of the food either.
Anonymous • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Poland
Oct 27, 2026
Anonymous • Breast reduction
United Kingdom
Oct 19, 2026
The English coordinators were amazing, very helpful and a joy to work with
The English coordinators were amazing, very helpful and a joy to work with. They made the process so much easier. I'm very grateful for them. Apart from one incident where a nurse ignored my four requests for pain medication while I was unwell on the ward, my experience with staff was generally good. My surgeon was direct about a realistic final cup size and carefully explained the anchor incision technique and scar placement, marking me meticulously before surgery. Since the procedure, the clinic has stayed in touch, providing a clear aftercare guide and being easy to reach. I did have some additional expenses for take-home medication and an extra night at the hotel. My advice is to do your research and communicate concerns like my medication sensitivity beforehand. Also, be prepared that you might not like the hospital food.
The English coordinators was amazing, very helpful and honestly a joy to work with. Made the process so much easier. Very grateful for them.
Apart from one incident of a nurse ignoring me and not wanting ro give me pain medication while in pain and unwell after asking her 4 times on the ward, I had a good experience with staff in general.
Anonymous • Vaser liposuction
Germany
Oct 26, 2026
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France
Oct 24, 2026
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Qualifications
Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats conditions requiring spine care and neurological interventions. His practice includes treating degenerative and traumatic spine diseases.
Specialization and Areas of Interest
Dr. Dogu performs restorative spine surgery and pain management. He treats conditions affecting the entire spinal column. Also, he provides care in the following clinical areas:
Degenerative and Traumatic Conditions
- Lumbar and cervical disc herniations
- Spinal stenosis (narrow canal)
- Facet arthropathies and spondylolisthesis
- Vertebral fractures in the thoracolumbar, cervical, and sacral regions
- Spinal instability and ligament injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
Spinal Oncology and Infections
- Primary spinal tumors like osteoid osteoma and chordoma
- Metastatic spinal diseases
- Intradural and intramedullary tumors
- Spondylodiscitis and epidural abscesses
- Tuberculosis of the spine (Pott’s disease)
Developmental and Functional Care
- Scoliosis, kyphosis, and spina bifida
- Ankylosing spondylitis and osteoporotic fractures
- Interventional injections for pain
- Neuromodulation using Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) — a treatment that uses electrical pulses to block pain signals
- Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures to stabilize vertebrae
Work Experience
Dr. Dogu has served as a neurosurgery specialist across several Turkish hospitals. He held the following positions:
- 2025–Present: Specialist in Neurosurgery, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
- 2024–2025: Specialist in Neurosurgery, Memorial Şişli Hospital
- 2020–2024: Specialist in Neurosurgery, Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center, Istanbul
- 2016–2019: Specialist in Neurosurgery, Yozgat City Hospital
Education and Training
The doctor completed his medical education and residency at Turkish institutions.
- 1997–2007: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
- 2009: Ankara University – Neurosurgery Residency (initial year)
- 2011–2016: Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training & Research Hospital – Neurosurgery Residency
Professional Memberships
Dr. Dogu is a member of these organizations:
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society
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