Page 2 - Best Spine cyst doctors in Turkey: TOP 60 doctors

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to spine cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery with international fellowships
• Specialized in minimally invasive endoscopic spine techniques
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Dr. Kapici brings 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital's Neurosurgery Clinic, specializing in spine conditions.

• Lecturer and Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in spine surgery and microsurgery techniques
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgical experience across military and civilian hospitals

Specializes in spinal conditions with experience at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Now serving at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Published in international and national journals

Dr. Idris Avci specializes in spine cyst treatments at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with training from Johns Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

• Board-certified in Brain and Nerve Surgery with extensive training
• Completed Health Tourism Certification for international patient care
• Works as an academic staff member at Üsküdar University
• Certified as a football physician by FIFA

Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Prof. Dr. Bozbuga specializes in complex spine and spinal cord surgeries at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expertise in skull base and neurovascular surgery
• Published in multiple international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School
• Regular presenter at international neurosurgery conferences

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.

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 neurosurgery with a focus on spine cysts, backed by extensive training and research at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Published case reports on rare spine conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Advanced training in spinal surgery techniques
• Experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures

Specializes in brain and spine surgery with training at Ankara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Board-certified in brain and surgery
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Trained at University of Insubria in Italy

Specialized in spinal surgery with fellowship training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center. Associate Professor with extensive experience in neurosurgery.

• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Associate Professor in neurosurgery
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Participated in Spinal Surgery Program at Istanbul American Hospital

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine conditions, bringing extensive military and academic experience to his practice at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spine surgery and nerve-related conditions
• Holds a Master's degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with decades of experience, currently at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience in neurosurgery with extensive spine expertise
• Received Best Paper Award from Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in skull base and craniocervical junction surgery – trained with Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and completed advanced studies at the University of Wisconsin.

• Board-certified in Brain and Neurosurgery since 2015
• Focuses on complex neurovascular and craniocervical cases
• Participated in advanced skull base surgery research in the USA
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı is a neurosurgeon with broad experience in brain and spine surgery. His expertise includes pituitary surgery, endoscopic endonasal skull base procedures, neuro-oncology, and minimally invasive techniques. He is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Central Hospital. He combines patient-centered care with modern methods, including surgical navigation and advanced technologies.

He has a strong academic background and is active in clinical research. This work supports up-to-date, comprehensive neurosurgical care in his fields of interest.

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gokcek specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic techniques for spine cysts
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with complex spine conditions
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgery and presented at medical congresses
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Specializes in spine surgery, including spine cysts, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in treating spine tumors and spinal fractures
• Proficient in peripheral nerve surgery techniques
• Skilled in managing waist, neck, and back hernias

Specializes in microsurgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniation – Dr. Akkurt focuses on minimally invasive spine procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Performs spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries
• Trained in brain and spine tumor interventions

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations
• Focuses on reducing recovery times with advanced surgical approaches

Dr. Serdar Kahraman heads neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus with 37 years of experience of expertise in spinal procedures.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and neuroendoscopy
• Trained in neuro spinal endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Member of AO Spine and Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Former head of neurosurgery departments at two major medical centers