Page 2 - Best Spinal cord abscess doctors in Istanbul: TOP 46 doctors

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to spinal cord abscess cases.

• Practiced at Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital
• Completed training at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
• Educated at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Kaner brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at UCLA and Istanbul American Hospital
• Associate Professor with visiting faculty position at Virginia University
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal interventions

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in spinal neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on complex spinal conditions.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University in brain and neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and neurosurgical conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

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. Karkucak specializes in spine surgery, including spinal cord abscesses, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating spine tumors and fractures
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery
• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with over a decade of experience treating complex spinal conditions.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Published 32 studies on neurosurgery techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Head of Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery at Medipol
• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht

Specializes in microsurgical treatments for spinal conditions, including spinal cord abscesses, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Performs spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic techniques for spinal cord abscesses at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Skilled in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation procedures

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience with a high success rate in treating complex spinal cord conditions, including abscesses, at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous techniques
• Performed numerous successful operations on spinal cord tumors and infections
• Expert in micro neurosurgery and neuro endoscopy
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical topics

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord conditions at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Extensive research on spinal cord injuries and treatments
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Published multiple studies on spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries

Professor and head of neurosurgery with 30+ years of experience – Dr. Kahraman specializes in spinal endoscopic surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained in neuro spinal endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Member of Eurospine and The Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Former associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive spinal procedures

Specializes in complex spinal cord surgeries, including abscess treatments, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in brain and spinal cord tumor surgeries for adults and children
• Performs advanced spine surgeries like stabilization for fractures and kyphosis
• Skilled in deep brain stimulation and vagal nerve stimulation procedures

34+ years as a neurosurgeon, with thousands of surgeries performed – Dr. Gogusgeren prioritizes patient trust and minimally invasive techniques.

• Specializes in secured microsurgeries with smaller incisions
• Follows the principle 'first do no harm' in every case
• Provides personal cell phone access to patients for care
• Head of neurosurgery at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Dr. Idris Sertbas specializes in complex spine and brain surgeries, including Spinal Cord Stimulation Surgery for pain relief, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 10+ years of experience
• Expertise in brain and spinal cord tumor surgeries for both adults and children
• Performs advanced spinal procedures including stabilization and fracture treatments
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a leading neurosurgery center

Specializes in spinal surgery with a focus on complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expertise in neuro-oncological and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published research on cervical corpectomy techniques and pre-emptive analgesia in spine surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Melih Ucer specializes in spinal cord interventions with training at the University of Wisconsin. Works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and EUROSPINE
• Over 13 years of experience in neurosurgery

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has performed 5,000+ successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions.

• Associate Professor of Neurosurgery with 20+ years of experience
• Developed unique surgical techniques like the PURED method
• Specializes in complex spine conditions including spinal cord abscesses
• Fellowship-trained in spinal oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Published 50+ scientific papers and contributed to neurosurgery textbooks

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 9 years of dedicated experience, currently serving at Biruni University Hospital.

• Expertise in spine and spinal cord surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Experienced in treating spina bifida and congenital anomalies
• PhD from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Canbolat specializes in spinal minimally invasive and oncological surgeries, bringing precision to complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Skilled in neuro-oncological and skull base surgeries
• Part of research on spinal cord injury treatments
• Published multiple studies on neurosurgical outcomes
• Extensive training in brain and nerve surgery