Best Herniated disk Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 52

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in spine surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 7 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in both adult and pediatric spine diseases
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Handles complex cases including brain and spine tumors

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for herniated disks at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

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

• Over 23 years of experience 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

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

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disk procedures, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained at University of Toronto in spinal cord regeneration
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles on spinal conditions

Performed over 5,600+ endoscopic surgeries – a pioneer in minimally invasive neurosurgery for complex spinal and brain conditions.

• 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for two decades
• Specializes in high-precision endoscopic procedures
• Trained in advanced techniques at The Midland Centre in the UK
• Recognized with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

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

• Specializes in herniated disk treatments
• Practiced at Bezmialem University for 16 years of experience
• Board-certified in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul University and Bezmialem University

Assoc. Prof. Ramazan Sari specializes in herniated disk treatments with over 22 years of experience 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

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

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

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

• 17 years of experience 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

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

• Over 41 years of experience 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

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

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including 30 years of experience 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

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Akpinar specializes in neurosurgery at VM Hospitals.

• 10 years of experience of experience as a neurosurgeon
• Focuses on microdiscectomy and other spine treatments
• Associate professor with academic credentials

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

1,100+ spinal treatments performed – Dr. Boztepe brings 37 years of experience 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

26 years of experience 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. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, with a Harvard fellowship in spine surgery.

• Over 76 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in waist and neck hernia treatments
• Member of multiple international spine societies
• Published 47 peer-reviewed articles in spine research