Discectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu merges innovation with surgical expertise at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology since 1983
• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center

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

• 41 years of experience 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

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

• 23 years of experience 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

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach – with 26 years of experience 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

Dr. Kenan Kapici brings 30 years of experience 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
• 30 years of experience as neurosurgery specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park
• Former head of neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

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. 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 18 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of experience 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

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

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.

Specializes in spine surgery with 35 years of experience of experience – Ramazan Uyar focuses on lumbar and neck hernias at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Performed numerous discectomies with a focus on patient recovery
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for neurosurgery research

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

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

Dr. Musa Boztepe specializes in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery, with training from leading Turkish institutions.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery
• Completed training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in Marmara University symposiums on pediatric orthopedics

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.

• 37 years of experience 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 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

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

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

• Nearly two decades of experience in neurosurgery
• Expertise in complex craniocervical junction procedures
• Trained in advanced skull base and cerebral bypass techniques
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital