Page 2 - Best Spine cyst doctors: TOP 80 doctors

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research and is recognized for his expertise in spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine procedures
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Awarded 'Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize'
• Organized multiple skull-base anatomy and neurosurgery courses

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise to spine cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery with international fellowships
• Specialized in minimally invasive endoscopic spine techniques
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach to spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 20+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University
• Expert in minimally invasive spine techniques
• Published multiple research articles internationally

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience – Prof. Dr. Bozbuga specializes in complex spine and spinal cord surgeries at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expertise in skull base and neurovascular surgery
• Published in multiple international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School
• Regular presenter at international neurosurgery conferences

Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon. He earned his MD at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and completed neurosurgery training in Mexico City, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is part of a two-surgeon neurosurgical team with Dr Nestor Rodriguez, who completed a fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Together they bring more than 18 years of surgical experience and are recognized as one of the leading neurosurgery teams in Mexicali.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in spine-related conditions at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained in microsurgery at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Published multiple studies on spinal conditions and treatments
• Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons

Specializes in spinal conditions with experience at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Now serving at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 12+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Published in international and national journals

Dr. Idris Avci specializes in spine cyst treatments at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with training from Johns Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

• Board-certified in Brain and Nerve Surgery with extensive training
• Completed Health Tourism Certification for international patient care
• Works as an academic staff member at Üsküdar University
• Certified as a football physician by FIFA

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer specializes in microsurgical spine procedures – his precision and innovation help restore neurological function and quality of life for spine cyst patients at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in spinal surgery and neurotraumatology
• Specialized in microsurgical treatment of the spine since the 1990s
• Senior consultant focusing on minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions
• Trained at Vienna General Hospital – one of Austria's leading medical centers

Dr. Kapici brings 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital's Neurosurgery Clinic, specializing in spine conditions.

• Lecturer and Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in spine surgery and microsurgery techniques
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience across military and civilian hospitals

Specializes in brain and spine surgery with training at Ankara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Board-certified in brain and surgery
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Trained at University of Insubria in Italy

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spine cyst treatment at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at GATA – enhancing precision in spinal procedures
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California – international exposure
• Associate Professor title reflects academic excellence in neurosurgery
• Board member of Neurosurgical Society – peer recognition

Specialized in spinal surgery with fellowship training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center. Associate Professor with extensive experience in neurosurgery.

• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Associate Professor in neurosurgery
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Participated in Spinal Surgery Program at Istanbul American Hospital

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine conditions at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a residency in France
• Specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Known for precision and patient-centered approach

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine cysts, backed by extensive training and research at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Published case reports on rare spine conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Advanced training in spinal surgery techniques
• Experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Lee Sang‑Gu, MD, PhD, is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He treats spinal tumors and disorders. His work includes minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine conditions, head trauma, and disability and impairment evaluation.

He previously served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Korea Veterans Hospital. He was also Director and Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is President of the Korean Spinal Cord Society. He is a former president of KOMISS, the Korean Medical Appraisal Society, and the Korean Peripheral Nerve Society. He has served as Executive Director of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurotraumatology Society, and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific committee member and a full member of NASS. He earned his MD and PhD from Hanyang University.

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine conditions, bringing extensive military and academic experience to his practice at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spine surgery and nerve-related conditions
• Holds a Master's degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, with extensive training in the US and Germany. He leads the Neurosurgery department at German Medical Institute.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with a focus on spine and skull base surgery
• Completed fellowships at Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC
• Expert in advanced techniques like balloon kyphoplasty
• Head of Neurosurgery at multiple prestigious institutions
• Regularly attends specialized courses in spine surgery techniques

Dr. Keles 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 techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations
• Focuses on reducing recovery times with advanced surgical approaches