Discectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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).

Dr. Karkucak specializes in spine surgery, including discectomies, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating waist, neck, and back hernias
• Skilled in both spine tumor and spinal fracture surgeries
• Performs advanced peripheral nerve surgeries

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

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation surgeries
• Focuses on advanced endoscopic techniques

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

With 34 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Gogusgeren specializes in minimally invasive, microscope-assisted discectomies to protect patients from unnecessary harm.

• Performs secured surgeries under microscope from smaller incisions
• Follows 'first do no harm' principle strictly
• Prioritizes long-term trust with patients beyond surgery
• Available to patients at any time, even post-midnight
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Associate professor in neurosurgery with training at the University of Wisconsin – Dr. Ucer specializes in spinal procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including spinal surgeries
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Spine Society
• Worked at major neurological hospitals in Istanbul

Dr. Necdet Demir heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, specializing in spinal procedures like discectomy.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading medical school
• Performs both primary and complex spinal procedures

Specializes in spine and spinal cord surgery, bringing expertise to Biruni University Hospital. With a focus on pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Baskan combines precision with compassionate care.

• 17 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery for 17 years of experience
• Engages in spina bifida and congenital anomalies treatment

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries – Murat Duzgun performs fully closed discectomies for faster patient recovery at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Trained in brain and nerve surgery at Izmir Ege University
• Uses microsurgery techniques for lumbar and cervical hernias
• Experience includes spinal fracture treatments and scoliosis corrections
• Performs endoscopic procedures for less invasive interventions

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci has 33 years of experience of experience in brain and nerve surgery, with a focus on spinal conditions at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in spinal canal stenosis and disc herniation surgeries
• Trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil at University of Arkansas
• Holds ECFMG America Board and EANS European Board certifications
• Published numerous international research papers
• Fluent in English with additional training at Yale University

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk specializes in discectomy and has published research on spinal surgery in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Broad expertise in various orthopedic and spinal procedures
• Provides both surgical and conservative treatment options
• Works at Risus Clinic Istanbul