Best Herniated Disk Doctors in Istanbul

34 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gogusgeren performs secured surgeries under the microscope at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques
• Has performed over 900 neurosurgical treatments
• Rated 4.1 by patients for care and outcomes
• Believes strongly in the doctor-patient relationship of trust

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.

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

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

• 19 years 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

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 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

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with over 17 years of experience, particularly in spine and spinal cord surgeries at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on spine and spinal cord surgeries
• Works at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Cem Dinç is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, and spine disorders. He has expertise in skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He also treats spinal cord and spine tumors, traumatic spine disorders, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis.

He has worked at Medipol University Hospital since 2018. He was appointed Professor of Neurosurgery in 2020. In 2016–2017, he worked at the University of Wisconsin, USA. His focus there was skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He has more than 50 scientific publications.

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries, with multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations.

• Specializes in herniated disc treatment among other spine and brain conditions
• Developed unique surgical techniques like the PURED method for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Associate Professor of Neurosurgery with extensive academic contributions
• Fellowship-trained in spinal oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Authored over 50 scientific papers and book chapters in neurosurgery

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.