Best Spina bifida (cleft spine) doctors in Turkey: TOP 12 doctors

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including spina bifida, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience. He has led groundbreaking research in spinal cord regeneration.

• Pioneered autologous stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal research
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles and 52 book chapters
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine international societies

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in complex spinal conditions at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Spine Association
• Affiliated with European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital

The doctor graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and completed specialization training in Pediatric Surgery at the same institution in 1994. With a focus on neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, oncological surgery, and more, the doctor holds a Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate since 2002.

Having participated in numerous specialized courses, including Anorectal Malformations and Repairs and International Hypospadias Courses, the doctor is a member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.

Dr. Sinan Comu has over 30 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology, specializing in conditions like spina bifida. He follows American treatment approaches from his training in the USA.

• Specializes in pediatric neurology at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained at Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh
• Member of The Turkish Neurological Society and The Child Neurology Society

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized neurosurgery expertise from Yale School of Medicine and Marmara University, focusing on complex spine conditions.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker KILIÇ at Marmara University
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Awarded Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Prize
• Active in organizing neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Over 30 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery – Dr. Kapici focuses on complex spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Trained in microsurgery and advanced spine techniques
• 30 years of experience as Neurosurgery Specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital

With over 33 years of experience in pediatrics and pediatric neurology, Prof. Serdal Gungor specializes in spina bifida care at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Subspecialty training in pediatric neurology at Hacettepe University
• Professor at İnönü University with 33 years of experience in that role
• Extensive experience in both clinical practice and academic research

14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with a high success rate in treating complex brain and spine conditions, including spina bifida.

• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery for faster recovery
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for congenital spine conditions
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Dr. Ahmet Oktem brings extensive research experience in pediatrics and biotechnology to his practice at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialized in pediatrics at Hacettepe University
• Conducted research at Ankara University's Biotechnology Institute
• Worked at Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research Center

Dr. Ozek specializes in spinal surgery, including herniated discs and neck hernia, with over 45 years of experience of experience.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 17 years of experience of focused experience in spina bifida and congenital anomalies at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group and Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Works with neurooncological surgery and hydrocephalus cases