Page 2 - Best Spinal stenosis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 53 doctors

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in spinal stenosis at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, with extensive experience in neurosurgery and spine care.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center for 19 years of experience
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in numerous international and national scientific journals

Dr. Olgun specializes in spinal disorders, with expertise in spinal stenosis and scoliosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in neurosurgery with focus on spinal conditions
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Dr. Idris Avci specializes in spinal stenosis at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with advanced training from Johns Hopkins University.

• Board-certified in Brain and Nerve Surgery with 12 years of experience of experience
• Completed 'Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging' training at Johns Hopkins
• Works at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published in multiple international and domestic scientific journals

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in spinal stenosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Trained in microsurgery and advanced spine techniques

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise technique for spinal stenosis – at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with a focus on complex spinal cases
• Fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs lateral microsurgical approach for minimally invasive disc surgery

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spine procedures, including spinal stenosis cases
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals about spinal conditions
• Completed neurosurgery training at Istanbul University Medical School

Expert in spinal stenosis with specialized training at UCLA's Spine Center. Associate Professor with extensive clinical experience.

• Over 37 years of experience in neurosurgery, focusing on spinal conditions
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with academic contributions to neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with a focus on spinal stenosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery

Dr. Hakan Ozalp brings expertise in spinal stenosis from his training in brain and surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained at University of Insubria, Italy – known for neurosurgical excellence
• Experienced in spinal and neurosurgical procedures
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine

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.

Specializes in spinal stenosis treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained in advanced spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on spinal conditions and innovative surgical methods
• Participated in European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Head Injury & Functional Neurosurgery

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – focusing on endoscopic techniques for quicker recovery.

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

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

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

Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on spinal stenosis, spinal fractures, and spine tumors at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs complex spine surgeries including aneurysm and pituitary procedures
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery techniques

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren specializes in spinal conditions, including spinal canal stenosis, at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Published research on spinal diseases and recurrent lumbar disc herniation
• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal stenosis
• Authored chapters on spinal trauma in medical textbooks

Dr. Soltanzadeh brings 28 years of experience of expertise in anesthesiology and critical care, with specialized training in cardiac anesthesia and pain management.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
• Specialized in pain management (algology) with international training
• Former Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran
• Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
• Practices at Istanbul Okan University Hospital's Department of Anesthesiology

Dr. Kenan Kibici is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spinal stenosis, with memberships in the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

• Specialization in neurosurgery from GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and surgical techniques
• Performs minimally invasive surgical treatments for spinal stenosis

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with exceptional surgical skills, successfully treating thousands of complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine techniques
• Successfully treated patients with spinal stenosis and degenerative spine conditions
• Expert in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic procedures
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews

Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on spinal stenosis – Dr. Karatay brings targeted expertise to complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs lumbar and cervical disc herniation surgeries
• Expert in stabilization for spinal fractures
• Skilled in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures

Specializes in spinal degenerative diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive training in brain and nerve surgery.

• Expert in functional neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Published 18 articles in international journals
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine