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İsmail Şimşek

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. İsmail Şimşek is a neurosurgeon at the Neuromodulation Center, specializing in functional neurosurgery with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and essential tremor. He also performs epilepsy surgery using Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and manages both pediatric and adult brain tumors. His broader practice includes spinal surgery and pain management through neuromodulation.
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Erkan Gürgen

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Erkan GÜRGEN is an Op. Dr. neurosurgeon at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. His listed spine neurosurgery includes lumbar microdiscectomy, cervical microdiscectomy, vertebroplasty, surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, and degenerative scoliosis surgery. He also lists micro-surgical approaches and provides online consultation options for spinal/neurosurgery.
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Mustafa KILIÇ

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Mustafa KILIÇ is an Assoc. Prof. neurosurgeon at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. His listed functional neurosurgery interests include Deep Brain Stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, bladder stimulation, and epilepsy stimulation. He also lists spine non-surgical treatments such as radiofrequency and nucleoplasty, plus microsurgery and endoscopic surgery for cervical and lumbar disc herniation.
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Aghayev

  • 25 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Aghayev is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery with 20+ years of experience treating brain and spine conditions in Istanbul. At the clinic, he combines neurosurgery training from Hacettepe School of Medicine with a Spinal Oncology Clinical Fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. A practical differentiator for patients is his work on spinal/bone fusion instrumentation, including US patents (2020–2023) for fusion systems, a transdiscal screw, and an expandable intervertebral cage.
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Tolgay Şatana

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Tolgay Şatana is a specialist at the clinic focused on minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery alongside arthroscopic joint surgery. His clinical work emphasizes endoscopic techniques such as percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal decompression and percutaneous endoscopic cervical discectomy. He also promotes arthroscopic methods he developed for the shoulder and knee, with experience extending to joints such as the elbow, wrist, ankle, and hip.
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İsmail Daldal

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Op. Dr. İsmail Daldal is a specialist at the clinic and focuses on orthopedic spine surgery, including pediatric scoliosis. He completed an AOSpine Fellowship at Inselspital in Bern in 2019 and has published research on scoliosis and fracture fixation strategies. His clinical toolbox includes minimally invasive plate or intramedullary nail approaches and spine-specific soft-landing planning using proximal hooks.
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Ahmet Danacı

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Ahmet Danacı is a specialist at the clinic and contributes as a blog author on orthopedics and traumatology topics. His clinical scope focuses on foot and ankle surgery (including ankle arthroscopy and Hallux valgus surgery) and spine surgery (including full endoscopic discectomy). For cartilage and chronic joint pain, he describes intra-articular injections such as PRP, stem cell therapy, and joint-fluid options.
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Kamran Aghayev

  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Kamran Aghayev has performed 5,000+ successful spinal surgeries and holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations.

    • Specializes in complex spine conditions like herniated discs, scoliosis, and spinal tumors
    • Developed the PURED technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    • Fellowship-trained in spinal oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    • Published 50+ scientific papers on neurosurgical topics
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Cevdet Gokcek

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Over 14 years of neurosurgical expertise with a focus on minimally invasive spine techniques at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

    • Specializes in complex spinal conditions, including disc hernias and stenosis
    • Performs advanced procedures like spine instrumentation and fusion surgery
    • Trained in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques internationally
    • Published 17 articles on neurosurgical outcomes
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Hakan Ozalp

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializing in spinal surgery with advanced training from Italy's Insubria University, Dr. Ozalp brings a global perspective to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

    • Board-certified in brain and neurosurgery
    • Extensive experience in complex spinal procedures
    • Academic background from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
    • Former lecturer at Mersin University
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Erkam Komurcu

  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in spinal surgery with a focus on degenerative spine diseases and scoliosis, backed by extensive research and clinical experience.

    • Fellowship-trained at UCLA Spine Center for advanced spinal techniques
    • Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on spinal conditions and treatments
    • Member of the Turkish Spine Society and other prestigious medical organizations
    • Teaches spinal surgery techniques at medical universities
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Asst Prof Gorkem Kiyak

  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Gorkem Kiyak is an orthopedic surgeon at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, spinal surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Dr. Kiyak treats scoliosis, bone injuries, and ankylosing spondylitis. He works at a facility accredited by TEMOS and ISO 9001.

    • Specializes in adult and pediatric orthopedic spine surgery.
    • Treats conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
    • Performs surgery for hip fractures and meniscus tears.
    • Works at a clinic licensed for international health tourism by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
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Ms Yaren Nur Gungor

  • 8 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör specializes in personalized nutrition counseling to support overall health and manage metabolic conditions.

    • Provides tailored nutrition programs for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and thyroid disorders
    • Focuses on weight management for loss, gain, or body composition improvement
    • Offers sports nutrition strategies to enhance performance and recovery
    • Works with pediatric and adolescent nutrition to promote healthy growth
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Hasan Mirzai

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Dr. Hasan Mirzai specializes in spinal surgery with of experience, performing complex procedures at Kolan Hospital Group.

    • Member of the World Spine Society and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Expert in brain and nerve surgery, neurosurgery, and pediatric brain surgery
    • Has worked at prestigious hospitals like Celal Bayar University Hospital and Ege University Hospital
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Dr Cevat Azeroglu

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Cevat Azeroglu specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging, supporting accurate spinal surgery planning with precision radiology.

    • Over 39 years of radiology specialization
    • Expert in CT and MRI imaging for spinal conditions
    • Provides minimally invasive interventional radiology procedures
    • Trained at Ondokuz Mayıs University
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Dr Erdem Gelegen

  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Erdem Gelegen specializes in eye surgery, with 22 years of experience and a focus on using the latest ophthalmological technologies.

    • Expert in cataract surgery with phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lens implantation
    • Skilled in refractive surgery for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction
    • Specializes in retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
    • Advanced treatments for glaucoma and anterior segment disorders
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