Best Endoscopic discectomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 28 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed clinical fellowship in brain and nerve surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Extensive experience at major training and research hospitals, including S.B.U. Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Turan specializes in endoscopic discectomy with extensive training in trauma and orthopedic surgery, including research at Denver Health Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in trauma research in the USA
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Holds an associate professor position at Health Sciences University

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in knee, shoulder, and hip surgeries – with extensive experience in endoscopic discectomy at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 15 years of practice in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained at Akdeniz University, a leading Turkish medical school
• Special focus on minimally invasive joint procedures
• Performs both adult and pediatric orthopedic surgeries

Dr. Cekic specializes in spinal surgery, including minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic discectomy, with extensive experience in orthopedics and traumatology.

• Over 13 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Trained in advanced arthroscopy and spinal instrumentation
• Attended international spine congresses and Eurospine 2017
• Performs joint and cartilage surgeries alongside spinal procedures
• Published research on fracture healing and orthopedic treatments

Specializing in endoscopic discectomy, Dr. Eyup Bakmaz brings decades of orthopedic expertise to Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 25+ years in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Special focus on sports injuries and trauma
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic discectomy at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience in radiology
• Specialized training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery with extensive training in endoscopic spine surgery – currently practicing at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 12 years specializing in neurosurgery since completing residency
• Contributed to establishing Medipol University's neurosurgery department
• Accreditation process participation with European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Teaches neurosurgery at university level

Prof. Imer specializes in endoscopic discectomy with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience, including advanced training in Germany and France.

• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Performed DISC nucleoplasty procedures since 2004
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department
• Founder of neurosurgery department at Okan University Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques at Medipol University Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Published multiple studies on spinal and neurological disorders
• Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons
• Experienced in endoscopic procedures for spinal conditions

Expert in endoscopic and microsurgical disc procedures – Dr. Can specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with extensive training in spinal procedures
• Published multiple studies on endoscopic techniques for disc herniations
• Advanced skills in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Performs both endoscopic and microsurgical approaches

Dr. Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, bringing precision to complex procedures.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology and robotic surgery
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs all types of endourological surgeries, including stone treatments
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Works with advanced techniques for female incontinence and prolapse repair

Specializes in endoscopic discectomy at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital – focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery.

• Trained in spine surgery at Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Completed specialized training at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Expert in degenerative spine diseases and lumbar cervical disc herniation

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Dr. Genc trained at prestigious institutions like UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, specializing in minimally invasive spine procedures.

• Fellowship-trained at American Hip Institute in Chicago
• Specializes in endoscopic techniques for spinal conditions
• Worked at major training hospitals in Turkey
• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Ing), one of the most established educational institutions of our country, Op.Dr. Yusuf BAYRAM completed his specialty education at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Umraniye Training and Research Hospital of Health Sciences University in Istanbul.

It successfully performs arthroscopic (closed) knee, shoulder and ankle surgeries; general orthopedic applications other than Knee, Shoulder and Hip replacements and all orthopedic trauma surgeries.

He is particularly interested in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of spinal diseases (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal fractures, Herniated disc, Slipped waist, Canal stenosis, etc.). It applies current treatment methods safely thanks to experience, knowledge and modern technology.

With more than 1000 surgeries performed so far, he continues his surgical life intensively thanks to positive feedback from patients and his energy.

MEDICAL INTEREST

Spinal Surgery

Arthroscopic (Closed) Knee, Shoulder and Ankle Surgery

Knee, Hip and Shoulder Replacement Surgery

All Orthopedic Traumas

Deformity Surgery

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including endoscopic discectomy, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Pioneered research in spinal cord injuries and regeneration
• Performed thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor operations
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine international societies

Specializes in spine surgery, including endoscopic discectomy, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs peripheral nerve surgery for complex cases
• Skilled in spinal tumor and fracture procedures

EDUCATION 

1974/1979 Elementary School 

1979/1982 Secondary School 

1982/1985 High School 

1985/1991 GATA Military Medical Faculty 

1995/1999 GATA Resident in Orthopaedics. 

1999/2002 Specialist in Orthopaedics. 

2002/2008 GATA Assistant Prof in Orthopaedics 

2008/2009 MAYO Orthopedic Departments (with Franklin Sim, MD), Pathology Department ( with Carrie INWARDS, MD) and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (with Michael YASZEMSKI) 

2009/2012 GATA Associate Prof in Orthopaedics 

2012/ 2016 İstanbul Medipol University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Dep 

2016/ 2019 Ankara Güven Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department 

Oct 2019 Marmaris 

DISSERTATION 

The treatment of intraarticular fractures of lower extremity with Ilizarov sirculer external fixator. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Orthopedic Oncology 

Trauma Surgery (war injury, politrauma surgery) 

External Fixation (war injury, open fractures, deformity, limb lengthening) 

Arthroplasty 

Foot and ankle surgery 

AWARDS 2006 Best research presentation. Comparison between the distraction and grafting methods in the treatment of peripheral neural defects: an experimental study in rabbits. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; 39 (2) 163/171, 2005. 

2005 Best oral presentation. High dose neoadjuvan chemotherapy combined with autologous stem cell transplantation and limb sparing surgery in patients with nonmetastatic osteosarcoma Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 79/80, 2005. 

2005 Best poster presentation. Vascular and nonvascular fibular reconstruction results of benign aggressive and malign bone tumors. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 171, 2005 

MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES 

TOTBİD (TURKISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION) 

TMSTS (TURKISH MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY) 

TURKISH ASAMI 

TURKISH FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY 

TURKISH TRAUMA SOCIETY SOMOS 

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma Graduate Program. 

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 

1. 4th Congress of The EFORT. 3/8 June, 1999. Brusells. 

2. 3rd Meeting of the ASAMI International 27/29 May 2004 İstanbul / Turkey. 

3. Asia pasific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 5th meeting. 23/25 April 2004 İzmir / Turkey 

4. 18th Annual meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society. 25/27 May 2005. Italy. 

5. 7th International Congress on Spine. 14/17 April 2005. Antalya / Turkey 

6. 19th Annual meeting of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. 24/25 May 2006. Russia. 

7. 4th meeting of ASAMI International. 2006 Japan. 

8. 14th ISOLS 11/14 2007 Germany 

9. 5th meeting of ASAMI International. Russia 2008 

10.MAYO Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, A celebration of musculoskeletal tumor surgery meeting. Sep 23/25 2010 Rochester, MN, USA 

11.XXXIII Course on Musculoskeletal Pathology. 8/12 Feb. 2010. Bologna ITALY 

12. 16th ISOLS 2011 China 

13.7th meeting of ASAMI International. Greece 2012

Prof Ibrahim Azboy specializes in endoscopic discectomy at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, bringing over a decade of focused orthopedic expertise.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Orthopedics Department
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Holds leadership roles in orthopedic education and practice