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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. 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.

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

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. 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

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

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

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with decades of experience, currently at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience in neurosurgery with extensive spine expertise
• Received Best Paper Award from Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine

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

• Board-certified in Brain and Neurosurgery since 2015
• Focuses on complex neurovascular and craniocervical cases
• Participated in advanced skull base surgery research in the USA
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gokcek specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic techniques for spine cysts
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with complex spine conditions
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgery and presented at medical congresses
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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

Specializes in spine surgery, including spine cysts, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in treating spine tumors and spinal fractures
• Proficient in peripheral nerve surgery techniques
• Skilled in managing waist, neck, and back hernias

Specializes in microsurgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniation – Dr. Akkurt focuses on minimally invasive spine procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Performs spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries
• Trained in brain and spine tumor interventions

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

Dr. Eli Ashkenazi has performed over 1,000 spine surgeries as founder and head of the Israel Spine Center at Assuta Hospital.

• Specializes in lumbar and cervical spine conditions
• Offers TOPS™ System for spinal stenosis
• 27 years of experience' experience in neurosurgery
• Trained in spinal surgery at Montefiore Medical Center
• Published 50+ papers on spine treatments

Dr. Serdar Kahraman heads neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus with 37 years of experience of expertise in spinal procedures.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and neuroendoscopy
• Trained in neuro spinal endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Member of AO Spine and Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Former head of neurosurgery departments at two major medical centers

Specializes in complex spine surgeries, including spine cysts, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in brain and spinal cord tumor surgeries for adults and children
• Performs advanced spine procedures like vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
• Skilled in pediatric neurosurgery for conditions like tethered cord and diastematomyelia
• Member of leading neurosurgical associations

Dr. Surme specializes in spinal neurosurgery at Eskişehir City Hospital, with a strong focus on spine cysts and related conditions.

• Published multiple studies on spinal conditions, including epidural hematomas and Chiari malformations
• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society with numerous presentations
• Performs advanced surgical techniques for spinal disorders