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Best Herniated disk doctors in Istanbul: TOP 19 doctors

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Serkan Kitis

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in neurosurgery.

    • Specializes in herniated disk treatments
    • Practiced at Bezmialem University for 10 years
    • Board-certified in neurosurgery
    • Trained at Istanbul University and Bezmialem University
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Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$8,500 - $10,000
Herniated disc surgery
$7,500 - $9,000
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
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Professor Onur Yaman

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Professor Onur Yaman leads the Middle East Spine Society – a recognition of his expertise in spine conditions including herniated disks at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurosurgery with 15+ years of experience
    • Formerly worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center
    • Holds the title of professor since 2021
    • Published and edited numerous international publications in neurosurgery
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Specializes in spinal surgery with expertise in herniated disks, performing advanced procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in minimally invasive spine techniques
    • Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital
    • Published multiple articles on spinal surgery outcomes
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Discectomy
$5,470 - $7,660
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Melih Uc

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • 1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Melih Uc specializes in herniated disc and spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

    • 17 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
    • Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
    • Associate professor with academic leadership
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Idris Avci

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Idris Avci trained at Johns Hopkins in neuroscience and neuroimaging – a rare credential among spine surgeons. He works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital's Spine Center.

    • Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery with fellowship training
    • Worked in spine centers across Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia
    • Published in international scientific journals on neurosurgery topics
    • Academic staff member at Üsküdar University teaching neurosurgery
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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research and clinical experience.

    • Expert in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
    • Published 46 international articles on neurosurgical techniques
    • Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
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Discectomy
$5,818.39 - $6,982.06
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Musa Boztepe

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • 1,100+ spinal treatments performed – Dr. Boztepe brings 36 years of specialized neurosurgery experience to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Expert in cervical disc herniation and spinal surgery
    • Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Completed advanced courses in peripheral nerve surgery
    • Practiced at multiple leading Turkish hospitals
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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil and specializes in herniated disk treatments at Estexper Clinic.

    • Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Held faculty positions in neurosurgery at multiple prestigious hospitals
    • Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for herniated disks
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Akin Akakin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • 20+ years specializing in herniated disk surgery – Dr. Akakin is an expert in far lateral lumbar disc procedures using microsurgical techniques.

    • Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery
    • Published multiple articles on neurosurgical techniques
    • Associate Professor title reflecting academic leadership
    • Specializes in complex neurovascular conditions
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of expertise in neurosurgery, with a strong focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

    • Specializes in complex spinal procedures including herniated disk treatments
    • Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
    • Presented research at major neurosurgery conferences worldwide
    • Professor at NPISTANBUL, one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
    • Trained at Istanbul University Medical School, a top Turkish institution
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Baran Yil

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Baran Yil brings expertise from Yale School of Medicine and specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

    • Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University under Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ
    • Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations, plus AOSpine
    • Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery.

    • Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic surgery for herniated disks
    • Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
    • Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
    • Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals
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Discectomy
$3,000 - $3,500
Herniated disc surgery
$13,128 - $16,410
Laminectomy
$33,250 - $33,250
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Ertugrul Pinar

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 900+ treatments performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in spine surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • 6 years of experience in neurosurgery
    • Expert in both adult and pediatric spine diseases
    • Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
    • Handles complex cases including brain and spine tumors
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Herniated disc surgery
$3,800 - $4,500
Discectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
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Abubekir Akpinar

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • 1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Akpinar specializes in neurosurgery at VM Hospitals.

    • 8 years of experience as a neurosurgeon
    • Focuses on microdiscectomy and other spine treatments
    • Associate professor with academic credentials
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disk procedures, with over 25 years of neurosurgical experience.

    • Expert in minimally invasive spinal techniques
    • Trained at University of Toronto in spinal cord regeneration
    • Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
    • Published 100+ scientific articles on spinal conditions
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Erhan Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for herniated disks at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
    • Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
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Laminectomy
$7,000 - $8,000
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Savas Ceylan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Performed over 5,600+ endoscopic surgeries – a pioneer in minimally invasive neurosurgery for complex spinal and brain conditions.

    • 30+ years of neurosurgical experience
    • Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for two decades
    • Specializes in high-precision endoscopic procedures
    • Trained in advanced techniques at The Midland Centre in the UK
    • Recognized with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
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Laminectomy
$7,000 - $8,000
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Kemal Paksoy

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal conditions, bringing expertise from Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center.

    • Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Specialized training in neuromodulation and algology
    • Academic faculty member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
    • Published in multiple international and national scientific journals
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Dr Ayhan Kaya

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Specializes in spinal surgery with a focus on herniated discs – Dr Ayhan Kaya combines advanced techniques with compassionate care.

    • Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in treating herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and trauma
    • Graduated from Dicle University and specialized in Neurosurgery
    • Provides comprehensive surgical care for neurological conditions
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
16 years of experienceComplex spine casesSpecializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience in spinal treatments. Currently practices at one of Istanbul's leading private hospitals.
Turkey
Price on request
25 years of experienceComplex spine conditionsPresident of the Middle East Spine Society. Performs herniated disk procedures at a specialized spine center, combining clinical practice with academic instruction.
Turkey
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23 years of experienceComplex spine conditionsSpecializes in advanced spinal techniques for herniated disks, with extensive research. Trained at a leading neurosurgery center.
Turkey
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19 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive techniques for herniated discs – trained at top US institution. Published researcher in World Neurosurgery journal.
Turkey
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12 years of experienceComplex spinal casesJohns Hopkins-trained in advanced neuroimaging – crucial for precise herniated disk diagnosis. Works at a dedicated spine center with international experience.
Turkey
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30 years of experienceComplex spinal neurosurgerySpecializes in advanced neurosurgical techniques with extensive research contributions. Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association.
Turkey
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37 years of experienceComplex spinal casesSpecializes in cervical disc herniation surgery with 1,100+ procedures. Trained at Istanbul's top research hospital, member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
Turkey
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15 years of experienceComplex herniated disk casesTrained under renowned neurosurgeon Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European neurosurgical societies.
Turkey
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26 years of experienceFar lateral lumbar disc casesExpert in microsurgical far lateral disc procedures – rare subspecialty. Associate Professor with Florida University fellowship in neuroanatomy.
Turkey
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35 years of experienceComplex spinal casesThirty-year neurosurgery veteran specializing in spine procedures. Published researcher and professor at NPISTANBUL, Turkey's premier neurosurgery hospital.
Turkey
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