Herniated disc surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

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

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

• 30 years 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

Dr. Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Boztepe completed medical training at Selçuk University and Istanbul Göztepe Training Hospital.

• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and craniotomy.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery.
• Works at a facility that treated 280,000 patients last year.

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

• 38 years 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 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 spinal surgery with a fellowship at UCLA – Dr. Kaner focuses on herniated disc procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 37 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal surgery at Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and Scoliosis Research Society
• Associate Professor with academic roles in neurosurgery

Specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for herniated disc surgery – Professor Halil Can offers minimally invasive solutions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Pioneers far lateral lumbar disc surgery with microsurgical approach
• Published 20+ studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Associate Professor since 2020 with extensive academic contributions

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

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Specializes in herniated disc surgery, offering expertise in both spine surgery and peripheral nerve procedures.

• Handles complex spine conditions including tumors and fractures
• Skilled in treating waist, neck, and back hernias
• Specialized in aneurysm and pituitary surgery

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical expertise in herniated disc treatments.

• Trained in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple studies on spine surgery and nerve-related conditions
• Academic lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Akalan has over 38 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System and iMRI
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
• Specializes in epilepsy, glioma, and spine tumors

26 years 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

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in herniated disc surgery with extensive training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at prestigious institutions.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Trained in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology in Zurich
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Bozbuga has over 35 years 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.

34 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gogusgeren specializes in minimally invasive herniated disc surgeries under the microscope.

• Performs secured surgeries from smaller incisions
• Prioritizes patient trust and post-surgery care
• Available for patients at any time

Associate Professor Melih Ucer specializes in herniated disc surgery with training at the University of Wisconsin's Neurosurgery Department.

• 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

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.