Best Robotic spine surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 10 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil and specializes in robotic spine surgery at Estexper Clinic.

• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery from Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Associate Professor roles at multiple prestigious hospitals
• Extensive research and teaching in neurosurgery

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in robotic spine surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques and academic teaching
• Works at one of Turkey's leading hospitals for neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques – Prof. Halil Can's research informs his precision in robotic spine surgery.

• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical disc surgeries for spinal conditions
• Published multiple studies on lumbar anatomy for surgical approaches
• Professor at Istanbul University with extensive academic contributions

Specializes in robotic surgery with a focus on urological procedures, including robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology and robotic surgery
• Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in HOLEP surgery and female incontinence procedures

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in robotic spine surgery with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience, including complex spinal procedures.

• Pioneered research on spinal cord injuries and regeneration
• Award-winning neurosurgeon with multiple scientific research honors
• Performs thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor operations
• Member of EUROSPINE, AO Spine, and Turkish Spine Society
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Trained in microsurgery at GATA and USC – Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings academic rigor to robotic spine surgery at Medipol Acibadem.

• 23+ years of neurosurgery experience
• USC-trained in advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Board member of Neurosurgical Society
• Specialized in delicate spinal procedures

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in robotic spine surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Uyar specializes in robotic spine surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive experience in neurosurgery.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery practice
• Expertise in complex spine surgeries and pediatric neurosurgery
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital