Best Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 27

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with extensive training in orthopedic trauma and sports injuries.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Specialized in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Additional training in orthopedic oncology at Medeniyet University

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery, including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise in spine and trauma surgery
• Finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate professor at Health Sciences University
• Performs arthroplasty and pelvis-acetabulum surgeries

Founded Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with innovative techniques.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology from Istanbul University
• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Worked at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Sari specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training and academic contributions, including an associate professorship in neurosurgery.

• Over 22 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in spinal surgery with extensive training in advanced techniques, including cervical spine procedures.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at The Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal surgery outcomes

Prof. Imer brings over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex spinal procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced fellowships in France and Finland for spine surgery
• Authored 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Pioneered full-endoscopic spine surgery techniques in Turkey

Dr. Akin Akakin has over 26 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex spinal and brain procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using the lateral microsurgical approach
• Florida University fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple research articles in international conferences and journals
• Skilled in aneurysms and neurovascular surgery

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 35 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
• Specializes in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and neurovascular surgery
• Authored publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at numerous international conferences

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.

Specializes in spinal surgeries with extensive training in cervical disc herniation and spinal surgery techniques.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu has performed complex spinal surgeries including over 1,000 cervical discectomies, blending surgical expertise with groundbreaking research in spinal cord regeneration.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience with spinal focus
• Pioneered research in stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Former Head of Marmara University's Neurosurgery Department
• Recipient of five national neurosurgery research awards
• Active member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine organizations

Dr. Kaner specializes in spine surgery, with training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center and Virginia University. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques for spinal conditions.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and other prestigious spine associations
• Uses advanced minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques

Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal procedures – Dr. Mucuoglu brings precision to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University's Brain and Neurosurgery Department
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and neurosurgical conditions
• Attended advanced spinal surgery courses for specialized techniques

Specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgery, Dr. Halil Can performs advanced endoscopic and microsurgical techniques at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Published multiple studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Professor with extensive academic contributions to neurosurgery
• Special focus on degenerative spine diseases and spinal fractures

Specializes in micro surgical lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatment at B\u00fc\u00c3\u00bck Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in spine fracture treatment and spinal canal narrowing surgery
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and lumbar slipping treatment
• Treats brain and spine tumors with precision techniques

Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Biruni University – specializes in spinal procedures including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

• 16 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Performs both emergency and elective spinal surgeries
• Current academic role ensures up-to-date techniques

14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and micro neurosurgery
• Expert in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures
• Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery with extensive academic background
• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and international experience at University of Insubria, Italy.

• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in brain and spine surgeries
• Worked at top hospitals like Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital