Page 2 - Best Herniated disk Herniated disk in Istanbul: TOP 52 doctors

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

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

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, with a Harvard fellowship in spine surgery.

• Over 76 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in waist and neck hernia treatments
• Member of multiple international spine societies
• Published 47 peer-reviewed articles in spine research

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 publications and extensive training in advanced techniques.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Trained in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology in Zurich
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University Neurosurgery Department
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in herniated disk treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in spinal surgery techniques.

• 14 years of experience of experience in brain and neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and brain conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

Dr. Kaner has specialized in spinal surgery at elite institutions like UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center. He focuses exclusively on complex spinal conditions.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in advanced spine surgery techniques at UCLA
• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with visiting faculty role at Virginia University

Specializes in spine surgery, including herniated disks, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs minimally invasive spine procedures
• Treats spinal fractures and tumors

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for herniated disks at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Extensive experience in spine surgery with focus on lumbar discectomy
• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and treatments
• Lectures neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in microsurgical techniques for lumbar and cervical disc herniation – a precise approach to spine care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Handles complex spine tumors and spinal canal narrowing
• Performs lumbar slipping surgery with specialized techniques

Specializes in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery – a minimally invasive approach with faster recovery times.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive surgery for cervical and lumbar herniations
• Works at BAH International, a leading spine treatment center

Dr. Soltanzadeh brings 28 years of experience of specialized expertise in pain management and critical care, addressing herniated disk cases with precision at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia and pain management
• Active member of international anesthesiology and medical societies
• Specializes in ozone therapy and innovative pain relief techniques
• Fluent in multiple languages for diverse patient communication

Specialized in brain and surgery with training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – a leading institution in neurosurgery.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Worked at top hospitals like Mersin University and Acıbadem
• Medical faculty lecturer at Mersin University

34-year neurosurgeon with thousands of successful treatments for complex brain and spine conditions, including herniated disks, at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery
• Performs disc prosthesis applications with high success rates
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at University of Hacettepe
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Skilled in emergency procedures and degenerative spine revisions

37 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Kahraman leads the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in spinal surgery, including endoscopic techniques
• Fellowship-trained in neuro spinal endoscopy in Berlin
• Member of The Turkish Spine Society and Eurospine
• Former Associate Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Specializing in complex spine surgeries, Dr. Karatay handles herniated disks with precision at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs lumbar and cervical disc herniation surgeries
• Expert in spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis treatments
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Member of prominent neurosurgical societies

Specializes in spinal degenerative diseases including herniated disks – Dr. Altunrende combines neurosurgical expertise with a focus on minimally invasive techniques at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in brain and nerve surgery
• Performs advanced micro-neurosurgery for precise spinal interventions
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Published 18 international journal articles on neurosurgical topics

Associate professor with US fellowship training in neurosurgery – Dr. Ucer specializes in herniated disk treatments at Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience across major Turkish hospitals
• Trained at University of Wisconsin – a leader in spine surgery
• Active member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Spine Society
• Performs both conservative and surgical treatments