Herniated disc surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

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.

Dr. Uyar specializes in spinal conditions like herniated discs, with over 35 years of experience 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. Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from the University of Ottawa Heart Center to spinal procedures.

• 38 years of experience 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 experience 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 experience 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 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

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

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.

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 minimally invasive spine surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical expertise in herniated disc treatments.

• Trained in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple studies on spine surgery and nerve-related conditions
• Academic lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in herniated disc surgery, offering expertise in both spine surgery and peripheral nerve procedures.

• Handles complex spine conditions including tumors and fractures
• Skilled in treating waist, neck, and back hernias
• Specialized in aneurysm and pituitary surgery

Prof. Akalan has over 38 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System and iMRI
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
• Specializes in epilepsy, glioma, and spine tumors

34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gogusgeren specializes in minimally invasive herniated disc surgeries under the microscope.

• Performs secured surgeries from smaller incisions
• Prioritizes patient trust and post-surgery care
• Available for patients at any time

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in herniated disc surgery with extensive training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at prestigious institutions.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Trained in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology in Zurich
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

5,000+ successful surgeries – Dr. Aghayev is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with US patents for spinal surgery inventions.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Developed unique surgical techniques like the PURED method
• Specializes in herniated discs and complex spinal conditions
• Completed fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Published 50+ scientific papers on neurosurgical topics

Associate Professor Melih Ucer specializes in herniated disc surgery with training at the University of Wisconsin's Neurosurgery Department.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital