Best Herniated disc surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 45

Dr. Yılmaz trained at Yale School of Medicine – a leader in spinal surgery – and specializes in herniated disc procedures.

• Holds memberships in Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Certified by AOSpine – a global authority in spine care
• Performs advanced minimally invasive techniques

Over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries performed – Prof. Dr. Ceylan is a leading expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cases including herniated discs
• Trained in the UK for advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Professor and Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain and spine conditions, including herniated discs, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Experienced in both adult and pediatric cases
• Handles complex spinal conditions
• Works with advanced surgical techniques

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery as well as spinal surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Studied Orthopedic Oncology at Medeniyet University
• Specializes in sports traumatology and ligament injuries
• Experienced in hip and knee arthroplasty

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in herniated disc surgery and spine procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in trauma surgery and arthroplasty
• Completed specialty training at University of Health Sciences
• Former finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate professor at Health Sciences University

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in herniated disc surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation process during specialization
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu brings decades of specialized expertise to herniated disc procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Head of Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained in spine surgery at Minnesota Spine Center
• Professor at Istanbul University's medical faculty
• Pioneered innovative surgical techniques for spinal conditions

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries with over 23 years of experience of experience, trained internationally at top institutions like Cleveland Clinic.

• Expert in full-endoscopic operations for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Published numerous studies on advanced spine surgery techniques
• Trained in the latest less-invasive spine surgery techniques

Professor Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in advanced techniques for herniated disc surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in full-endoscopic spine surgery in Herne, Germany
• Pioneered minimally invasive DISC Nucleoplasty techniques since 2004
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor and department founder at Okan University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Baran Yil combines neurosurgical precision with a spine-specific focus, trained at Yale and honored nationally for his contributions.

• Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research
• Awarded first prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society in 2017
• Active member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Leads complex herniated disc surgeries with microsurgical techniques

26 years of experience performing specialized herniated disc surgeries – Dr. Akin Akakin developed expertise in far lateral lumbar disc procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Uses lateral microsurgical approach for complex disc cases
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Published multiple neurosurgery papers internationally
• Specializes in cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions

Highly experienced in spinal surgeries, Dr. Kenan Kapici has spent over 30 years of experience specializing at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Lecturer and Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery and spine-specific techniques

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Prof. Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, with specialize focus in spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery – trains other specialists in the field
• Published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

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.

Prof. Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from the University of Ottawa Heart Center to spinal procedures.

• 38 years of experience in surgical practice
• Fellowship-trained at a leading Canadian heart center
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European vascular surgery societies

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disc procedures, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration research
• Performs advanced techniques like thoracoscopic spinal surgeries
• Award-winning researcher with multiple scientific accolades
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional societies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Specializes in herniated disc surgery with advanced training in spinal and peripheral nerve procedures at Atlas University Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with extensive spine surgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery through specialized courses