Herniated disc surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

The doctor is a highly experienced Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist with over two decades of clinical practice. Since 2018, the doctor has been providing specialized neurosurgical care at Memorial Antalya Hospital. Prior to this, the doctor served as a Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist at Medicalpark Hospital and the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor practiced from 2000 to 2017.

Throughout a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years, the doctor has focused on the surgical management of complex neurological and spinal conditions, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to patient care and academic medicine within the Antalya region.

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu brings decades of specialized expertise to herniated disc procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Head of Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained in spine surgery at Minnesota Spine Center
• Professor at Istanbul University's medical faculty
• Pioneered innovative surgical techniques for spinal conditions

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries with over 23 years of experience, trained internationally at top institutions like Cleveland Clinic.

• Expert in full-endoscopic operations for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Published numerous studies on advanced spine surgery techniques
• Trained in the latest less-invasive spine surgery techniques

Professor Imer brings 41 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in advanced techniques for herniated disc surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in full-endoscopic spine surgery in Herne, Germany
• Pioneered minimally invasive DISC Nucleoplasty techniques since 2004
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor and department founder at Okan University Hospital

Dr. Uyar specializes in spinal conditions like herniated discs, with over 35 years of neurosurgery experience. He currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expertise in lumbar and neck hernia surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital – one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
• Former Chief Physician with extensive hospital leadership experience
• Published research on neurosurgical techniques

Prof. Dr. Baran Yil combines neurosurgical precision with a spine-specific focus, trained at Yale and honored nationally for his contributions.

• Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research
• Awarded first prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society in 2017
• Active member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Leads complex herniated disc surgeries with microsurgical techniques

26 years performing specialized herniated disc surgeries – Dr. Akin Akakin developed expertise in far lateral lumbar disc procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Uses lateral microsurgical approach for complex disc cases
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Published multiple neurosurgery papers internationally
• Specializes in cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions

Highly experienced in spinal surgeries, Dr. Kenan Kapici has spent over 30 years specializing at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital.

• 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Lecturer and Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery and spine-specific techniques

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Prof. Bozbuga has over 35 years of neurosurgery experience, with specialize focus in spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery – trains other specialists in the field
• Published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Boztepe completed medical training at Selçuk University and Istanbul Göztepe Training Hospital.

• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and craniotomy.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery.
• Works at a facility that treated 280,000 patients last year.

Prof. Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from the University of Ottawa Heart Center to spinal procedures.

• 38 years in surgical practice
• Fellowship-trained at a leading Canadian heart center
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European vascular surgery societies

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disc procedures, with over 34 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration research
• Performs advanced techniques like thoracoscopic spinal surgeries
• Award-winning researcher with multiple scientific accolades
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional societies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Specializes in spinal surgery with a fellowship at UCLA – Dr. Kaner focuses on herniated disc procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 37 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal surgery at Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and Scoliosis Research Society
• Associate Professor with academic roles in neurosurgery

Specializes in herniated disc surgery with advanced training in spinal and peripheral nerve procedures at Atlas University Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with extensive spine surgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery through specialized courses

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for herniated disc surgery – Professor Halil Can offers minimally invasive solutions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Pioneers far lateral lumbar disc surgery with microsurgical approach
• Published 20+ studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Associate Professor since 2020 with extensive academic contributions

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.