Best Surgery for syringomyelia doctors in Turkey: TOP 30 doctors

Specializes in complex orthopedic oncology and trauma surgery – trained at Mayo Clinic and GATA Military Medical Faculty.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Expert in limb-sparing surgery for musculoskeletal tumors
• Member of Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Associate Professor in Orthopedic Oncology and Trauma
• Recipient of multiple research awards in orthopedic oncology

10,000+ joint replacements performed – Dr. Cekic specializes in orthopedics with a focus on spinal surgery at OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic.

• 15 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery and traumatology
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department
• Expert in joint and cartilage surgery and stem cell treatments
• Attended numerous international conferences on orthopedic advancements

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and spine procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar disc and cervical disc surgeries
• Ranked 1st in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in radiology with extensive experience in diagnostic imaging.

• Over 33 years of experience of radiology practice
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Specialized in diagnostic imaging techniques

Specializes in spinal surgery with extensive training in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Participated in pediatric orthopedic meetings on Spina Bifida
• Trained in cervical disc herniation and head trauma management

Dr. Yunus Uysal specializes in orthopedic and trauma surgery with extensive training in spinal procedures.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training in 2011
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Participated in International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
• Trained in developmental hip dysplasia and arthroscopy

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including syringomyelia, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Trained in spinal cord injury research at University of Toronto
• Recipient of multiple awards for spinal cord injury research
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles and book chapters
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine organizations

Specializes in complex cerebrospinal conditions including syringomyelia, with extensive experience at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on spine and brain surgery
• Performed surgeries for hydrocephalus and cerebellum prolapse – conditions related to syringomyelia
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research on nervous system stimulation

Dr. Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, with extensive experience in complex urological procedures.

• Over 29 years of experience of surgical experience
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil – a pioneer in neurosurgery – and specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Works with neurovascular and neurooncology groups
• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery and sports traumatology, with extensive training in orthopedic oncology.

• Graduated from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Studied Orthopedic Oncology at Medeniyet University
• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery and has successfully performed numerous complex procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in spine, trauma, and arthroplasty surgeries
• Finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards in 2014
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Completed specialty education at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in syringomyelia surgery with over 39 years of experience of neurosurgical experience. He works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on advanced techniques.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich
• Enhanced expertise in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu brings decades of specialized expertise to syringomyelia surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained in spine surgery at Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Pioneered innovative surgical techniques for complex spinal conditions

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive academic and clinical experience in complex spinal conditions like syringomyelia.

• Specialized in Neurosurgery 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
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, a leading neurosurgical center

Professor Imer specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures, including syringomyelia surgery, with over 41 years of experience of experience at Istanbul University and Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Extensive training in functional neurosurgery, including stereotactic techniques
• Advanced expertise in Gamma Knife radiosurgery from Marseille, France
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters in neurosurgery
• Board-certified by Turkish Ministry of Health in Neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex spinal cord surgeries, bringing over 35 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Focused on skull base and spinal cord surgeries
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School
• Completed neurosurgery post-graduation at the same institution

Prof. Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology with extensive academic experience at İnönü University.

• Subspecialty training in pediatric neurology at Hacettepe University
• Over 33 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Professor at İnönü University's Faculty of Medicine
• Published research in pediatric neurology

Specializes in complex orthopedic conditions at Atlas University Hospital, with contributions to research on surgical treatments.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia treatments
• Experienced in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgeries