Page 2 - Best Spinal cord abscess doctors in Turkey: TOP 58 doctors

20+ years specializing in complex neurosurgery – Assoc. Prof. Akın Akakın leads spinal procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery
• Published multiple research articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Specializes in cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex spinal cord cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with over 30 years of neurosurgery experience.

• Expertise includes spine and spinal cord surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 19 years – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 19 years of experience
• Expertise in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions to neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in treating complex spinal cord conditions
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Focused on neurosurgical interventions

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with over a decade of experience treating complex spinal conditions.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Published 32 studies on neurosurgery techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Head of Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery at Medipol
• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht

Dr. Kaner brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at UCLA and Istanbul American Hospital
• Associate Professor with visiting faculty position at Virginia University
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal interventions

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to spinal cord abscess cases.

• Practiced at Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital
• Completed training at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
• Educated at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in spinal neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on complex spinal conditions.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University in brain and neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and neurosurgical conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience with a high success rate in treating complex spinal cord conditions, including abscesses, at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous techniques
• Performed numerous successful operations on spinal cord tumors and infections
• Expert in micro neurosurgery and neuro endoscopy
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical topics

Dr. Karkucak specializes in spine surgery, including spinal cord abscesses, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating spine tumors and fractures
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery
• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries

Specializes in microsurgical treatments for spinal conditions, including spinal cord abscesses, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Performs spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic techniques for spinal cord abscesses at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Skilled in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation procedures

Professor Alper Karaoglan has over 20 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex spinal conditions at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Holds prestigious awards from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Expert in spinal cord surgery with extensive teaching experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Practices at a leading JCI-accredited hospital

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord conditions at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Extensive research on spinal cord injuries and treatments
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Published multiple studies on spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries

Specializes in craniocervical junction surgery – a critical area near the spinal cord. Works with advanced techniques for complex spinal and neurological conditions.

• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained under Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı
• Completed fellowship at University of Wisconsin
• Specializes in skull base and neurovascular surgery
• Practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Professor and head of neurosurgery with 30+ years of experience – Dr. Kahraman specializes in spinal endoscopic surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained in neuro spinal endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Member of Eurospine and The Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Former associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive spinal procedures

Specializes in complex spinal cord surgeries, including abscess treatments, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in brain and spinal cord tumor surgeries for adults and children
• Performs advanced spine surgeries like stabilization for fractures and kyphosis
• Skilled in deep brain stimulation and vagal nerve stimulation procedures

Dr. Surme specializes in spinal neurosurgery at Eskişehir City Hospital, with extensive research on spinal conditions like epidural hematomas and Chiari malformations.

• Published multiple studies on spinal cord and neurosurgical conditions
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Speaker at national and international neurosurgery conferences

Associate Professor Melih Ucer specializes in spinal cord interventions with training at the University of Wisconsin. Works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and EUROSPINE
• Over 13 years of experience in neurosurgery