Best Minimally invasive fusion surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 14 doctors

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in minimally invasive spine and extremity procedures, with training in orthopedic oncology and sports traumatology.

• Trained at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Specializes in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Expertise in ligament and tendon injuries, including knee sports surgery
• Experience in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Provides PRP treatments for musculoskeletal conditions

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and has successfully performed numerous operations in orthopedics and traumatology.

• Completed specialty education at University of Health Sciences
• Expert in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty
• Finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Serves at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan brings expertise from training under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil in the USA and specializes in minimally invasive fusion surgery.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at prestigious institutions like Biruni University Hospital
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal procedures

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 19+ years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Atlas University Hospital, with over 8 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training in Turkey and Europe
• Published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal conditions
• Member of Turkish and European neurosurgical societies
• Performs emergency minimally invasive neurosurgery procedures

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner brings over 25 years of neurosurgical expertise, including a fellowship at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Specialized in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's prestigious spinal surgery program
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society

Dr. Kenan Kibici focuses on minimally invasive spine and nerve surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in complex cases.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Published multiple research papers on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Member of the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries, with extensive research on spinal cord injuries and regeneration. A leader in neurosurgery, he brings decades of expertise to complex spinal cases.

• Trained at University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgical research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Performs thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor removals
• Published 100+ scientific articles and book chapters

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar trained at the University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada's top cardiovascular surgery programs.

• 30+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former professor at Altınbaş University

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology and robotic surgery
• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic nephrectomy
• Expert in HOLEP surgery and female incontinence procedures
• Trained at Uludağ University and Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic and microsurgical techniques at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using lateral microsurgical approach
• Published multiple studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Associate Professor with extensive research in neurosurgery