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Best Spina Bifida surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 5 doctors

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Selman Dogan

  • 4.6 Excellent • 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery and sports traumatology, bringing extensive expertise to complex spine conditions like spina bifida at Hisar Hospital.

    • Board-certified in orthopedics with fellowship in orthopedic oncology
    • Manages trauma treatments of spine and extremities
    • Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
    • Specializes in pediatric conditions including hip dysplasia
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Gursel Saka

  • 4.6 Excellent • 200 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in Spine Surgery, including complex Spina Bifida cases, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Completed specialty training at University of Health Sciences
    • Expertise in Trauma Surgery and Arthroplasty
    • TUBITAK XI. Technology Awards Finalist in 2014
    • Associate Professor at Health Sciences University
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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent • 51 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci brings 30+ years of neurosurgery expertise to complex Spina Bifida cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in micro neurosurgery
    • Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for spinal conditions
    • Former Chief of Clinic at EANS-accredited neurosurgery center
    • Founding chairman of Skull Base Society in Turkey
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Azmi Hamzaoglu

  • 5 Excellent • 51 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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

    • Over 30 years of experience in spine surgery
    • Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
    • Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Specializes in complex spinal deformities and corrective procedures
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

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  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic

  • Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including spina bifida, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience. His research on spinal cord injuries has earned multiple awards.

    • Completed fellowship in spinal cord injury at University of Toronto
    • Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
    • Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine organizations
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
Selman Dogan
20 years of experienceComplex spinal conditionsDual expertise in spinal surgery and orthopedic oncology – ideal for complex cases. Fellowship-trained at Medeniyet University.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey
from $100
Gursel Saka
29 years of experienceComplex spine surgerySpecializes in complex spine cases including Spina Bifida. TUBITAK Technology Awards Finalist with academic roles at top institutions.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey
from $100
Ilhan Elmaci
39 years of experienceComplex Spina Bifida casesExpert in microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for spinal conditions. Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society. 110+ published neurosurgery research papers.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Turkey
from $375
Azmi Hamzaoglu
43 years of experienceComplex spinal deformitiesPioneer in Turkish spine surgery – established the country's first dedicated center. Trained at leading international institutions including Minnesota Spine Center.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Erkan Kaptanoglu
34 years of experienceComplex spinal deformitiesLeading researcher in spinal cord regeneration with award-winning studies. Performs advanced techniques like thoracoscopic spinal surgeries. Heads Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Spinal Surgery Group.
Estexper Clinic
Turkey
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