Page 2 - Best Spinal cord abscess doctors in Istanbul: TOP 49 doctors

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.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in treating complex spinal cord conditions
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Focused on neurosurgical interventions

Dr. Kaner brings over 37 years of experience 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. 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

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

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. 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

Over 14 years of experience 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

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

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. 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. 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

Professor and head of neurosurgery with 37 years of experience 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 of experience 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 36 years of experience 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 19 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery