Page 2 - Best Discectomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 66 doctors

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex spinal procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialization at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations
• Holds academic roles alongside clinical practice

Dr. Sait Ozturk specializes in brain pacemaker and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries, bringing hope to patients with challenging neurological conditions.

• Expert in neurosurgery with over 14 years of experience
• Specialized in neurosurgery at Fırat University
• Served as a Dr. Instructor Member and Assoc. Dr. at Fırat University
• Focuses on improving patient experience and postoperative management

Dr. Azboy combines expertise in orthopedics with ongoing PhD research in clinical anatomy, offering a deep understanding of spinal procedures like discectomy.

• Specializes in orthopedic and traumatology with 16+ years of experience
• Active member of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and European Hip Society
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Currently pursuing advanced studies in clinical anatomy at Istanbul Medipol University

Assoc Prof. Dr. Guclu specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery with international training in advanced techniques.

• 20+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health
• Expert in full-endoscopic lumbar and cervical spine procedures
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal disorders

Prof. Dr. Baran Yil brings a wealth of expertise in neurosurgery, with specialized training at Yale School of Medicine. His focus on spine surgery makes him a top choice for discectomy patients.

• Completed cerebrovascular research fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Head of the Department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Imer pioneers full-endoscopic spine surgery – trained in Herne, Germany – offering minimally invasive discectomies at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 38+ years specializing in neurosurgery with Turkish Board certification
• Advanced training in DISC nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Fellowship at Kuopio University Hospital under renowned Finnish neurosurgeons

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 10 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in international and national scientific journals

Dr. Idris Avci specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training at Johns Hopkins University. He brings international expertise from clinics in Germany, the Netherlands, and Slovenia.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with practice at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Undergone specialized training in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
• Held leadership roles in prominent neurosurgery clinics
• Active academic contributor with publications in scientific journals
• Certified in Health Tourism, enhancing patient care for international clients

Dr. Abubekir Akpinar brings specialized expertise in discectomy procedures, ensuring patient-focused care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Focuses on reducing post-operative complications
• Committed to personalized treatment plans for each patient

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach – with 20+ years of experience.

• Trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international medical journals
• Performs complex disc surgeries other surgeons may avoid

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Specializes in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and neurovascular surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Kenan Kapici brings 17+ years of neurosurgical experience at leading institutions like Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital and Altınbaş University.

• Specialized in spinal surgeries, including discectomy
• Completed advanced spine surgery and microsurgery training
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• 11 years as neurosurgery specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park
• Former head of neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Prof. Onat Uzumcigil specializes in spinal disorders, with a focus on surgical treatments like discectomy at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spine trauma
• Published multiple research papers on spinal surgery outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Association of Spine
• Extensive experience in post-operative pain management

Professor Ibrahim Bayar Cinar specializes in cardiovascular surgery with fellowship training in Canada, bringing international expertise to complex cases.

• 30+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Professor at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

Specialized in neurosurgery with training at Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp focuses on spinal procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Brain and surgery specialist with extensive training
• Experience at Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital
• Educated at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic and microsurgical discectomy techniques at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using lateral microsurgical approach
• Published multiple studies on endoscopic transforaminal approaches
• Associate Professor with extensive research in spinal surgery

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries – Dr. Keseroglu brings advanced techniques to urological procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy
• Skilled in HOLEP surgery for prostate conditions
• Performs all types of female incontinence surgeries

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery courses
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Works at Atlas University Hospital

Specialized in spinal surgery with training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center – Dr. Kaner brings advanced techniques to discectomy procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 32 years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and Scoliosis Research Society
• Associate Professor with academic contributions to neurosurgery

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

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatment
• Performs spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries
• Treats brain and spine tumors with surgical precision