Page 2 - Best Spinal stenosis Spinal stenosis in Turkey: TOP 67 doctors

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon in Turkey with 33 years of experience of expertise in reconstructive procedures.

• Recognized as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by the Ministry of Health of Turkey
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Breast Surgery Center in Portland, Oregon, USA

Prof. Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in advanced spine techniques like full-endoscopic surgery in Germany
• Holds European Board certification and multiple international fellowships
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical topics
• Performed complex spinal surgeries using Gamma Knife technology
• Former professor and department head at Istanbul University

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise technique for spinal stenosis – at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with a focus on complex spinal cases
• Fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs lateral microsurgical approach for minimally invasive disc surgery

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized expertise from Yale School of Medicine's neurosurgery program, focusing on spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in spinal stenosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 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

Dr. Olgun specializes in spinal disorders, with expertise in spinal stenosis and scoliosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in neurosurgery with focus on spinal conditions
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in spinal stenosis at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, with extensive experience in neurosurgery and spine care.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center for 19 years of experience
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in numerous international and national scientific journals

Dr. Idris Avci specializes in spinal stenosis at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with advanced training from Johns Hopkins University.

• Board-certified in Brain and Nerve Surgery with 12 years of experience of experience
• Completed 'Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging' training at Johns Hopkins
• Works at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published in multiple international and domestic scientific journals

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spine procedures, including spinal stenosis cases
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals about spinal conditions
• Completed neurosurgery training at Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Expert in spinal stenosis with specialized training at UCLA's Spine Center. Associate Professor with extensive clinical experience.

• Over 37 years of experience in neurosurgery, focusing on spinal conditions
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with academic contributions to neurosurgery

Specializes in spinal stenosis treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained in advanced spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on spinal conditions and innovative surgical methods
• Participated in European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Head Injury & Functional Neurosurgery

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.

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with a focus on spinal stenosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery

Specializes in neurovascular and skull base surgery with training under Prof. Sedat Çağlı – focuses on craniocervical junction procedures.

• Completed specialization in Brain and Neurosurgery in 2015 at Ege University
• Gained additional skull base training at University of Wisconsin, USA
• Performs complex neurovascular and craniocervical junction surgeries
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital on spinal stenosis cases

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren specializes in spinal conditions, including spinal canal stenosis, at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Published research on spinal diseases and recurrent lumbar disc herniation
• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal stenosis
• Authored chapters on spinal trauma in medical textbooks

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

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

Dr. Kenan Kibici is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spinal stenosis, with memberships in the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

• Specialization in neurosurgery from GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and surgical techniques
• Performs minimally invasive surgical treatments for spinal stenosis

Professor Alper Karaoglan brings over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, specializing in spinal conditions.

• Professor at Maltepe University's Neurosurgery Department for 32 years of experience
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Authored award-winning research on spinal conditions