Best Herniated disk doctors in Istanbul: TOP 32 doctors

Neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in neurosurgery.

• Specializes in herniated disk treatments
• Practiced at Bezmialem University for 10 years
• Board-certified in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul University and Bezmialem University

Professor Onur Yaman leads the Middle East Spine Society – a recognition of his expertise in spine conditions including herniated disks at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with 15+ years of experience
• Formerly worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center
• Holds the title of professor since 2021
• Published and edited numerous international publications in neurosurgery

20+ years specializing in herniated disk surgery – Dr. Akakin is an expert in far lateral lumbar disc procedures using microsurgical techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery
• Published multiple articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Associate Professor title reflecting academic leadership
• Specializes in complex neurovascular conditions

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of expertise in neurosurgery, with a strong focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spinal procedures including herniated disk treatments
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Presented research at major neurosurgery conferences worldwide
• Professor at NPISTANBUL, one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School, a top Turkish institution

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Melih Uc specializes in herniated disc and spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 17 years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Associate professor with academic leadership

Specializes in spinal surgery with expertise in herniated disks, performing advanced procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine techniques
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple articles on spinal surgery outcomes

Dr. Idris Avci trained at Johns Hopkins in neuroscience and neuroimaging – a rare credential among spine surgeons. He works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital's Spine Center.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery with fellowship training
• Worked in spine centers across Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia
• Published in international scientific journals on neurosurgery topics
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University teaching neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Expert in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Published 46 international articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association

1,100+ spinal treatments performed – Dr. Boztepe brings 36 years of specialized neurosurgery experience to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cervical disc herniation and spinal surgery
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Completed advanced courses in peripheral nerve surgery
• Practiced at multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures, specializing in spine conditions at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 25 years of experience in neurology and neurosurgery
• Holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate
• Member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Associate Professor with awards for best presentations

Assoc. Prof. Ramazan Sari specializes in herniated disk treatments with over 19 years of neurosurgery experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Published 35 international papers on spinal cord surgery
• Participated in EANS accreditation process
• Associate Professorship in Neurosurgery since 2021

Professor Imer specializes in advanced spine techniques, including full-endoscopic surgery for herniated disks at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Expert in DISC Nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar discs
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, including 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Specializes in spine surgery with advanced training in microsurgery
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Performs both basic and complex herniated disk procedures

Dr. Baran Yil brings expertise from Yale School of Medicine and specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University under Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ
• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations, plus AOSpine
• Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize

Prof. Dr. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, with a Harvard fellowship in spine surgery.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in waist and neck hernia treatments
• Member of multiple international spine societies
• Published 47 peer-reviewed articles in spine research

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.

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in herniated disk treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in spinal surgery techniques.

• 7 years of experience in brain and neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and brain conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 publications and extensive training in advanced techniques.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Trained in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology in Zurich
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University Neurosurgery Department
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Specializes in spine surgery, including herniated disks, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs minimally invasive spine procedures
• Treats spinal fractures and tumors

Dr. Kaner has specialized in spinal surgery at elite institutions like UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center. He focuses exclusively on complex spinal conditions.

• Over 35 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in advanced spine surgery techniques at UCLA
• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with visiting faculty role at Virginia University