Best Herniated disk Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 53

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in spine surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 7 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Melih Uc specializes in herniated disc and spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

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

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for herniated disks at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in spinal surgery with expertise in herniated disks, performing advanced procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience 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

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

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disk procedures, with over 34 years of experience 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

Performed over 5,600+ endoscopic surgeries – a pioneer in minimally invasive neurosurgery for complex spinal and brain conditions.

• 32 years of experience 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

Neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in neurosurgery.

• Specializes in herniated disk treatments
• Practiced at Bezmialem University for 16 years of experience
• Board-certified in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul University and Bezmialem University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 39 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures, specializing in spine conditions at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 17 years of experience of experience in neurology and neurosurgery
• Holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate
• Member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Associate Professor with awards for best presentations

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

26 years of experience 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

Assoc. Prof. Ramazan Sari specializes in herniated disk treatments with over 22 years of experience of neurosurgery experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Published 35 international papers on spinal cord surgery
• Participated in EANS accreditation process
• Associate Professorship in Neurosurgery since 2021

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Akpinar specializes in neurosurgery at VM Hospitals.

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

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Specializes in spine surgery with advanced training in microsurgery
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Performs both basic and complex herniated disk procedures

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of experience 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

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.