Best Spina bifida (cleft spine) doctors in Istanbul: TOP 7 doctors

Dr. Sinan Comu has over 20 years of experience in pediatric neurology, specializing in conditions like spina bifida. He follows American treatment approaches from his training in the USA.

• Specializes in pediatric neurology at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained at Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh
• Member of The Turkish Neurological Society and The Child Neurology Society

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in complex spinal conditions at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Spine Association
• Affiliated with European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital

Specializes in monitoring child development and addressing developmental challenges in early childhood (0-6 years).

• Expert in managing aggressive behaviors like self-harm and assertiveness in dangerous situations
• Addresses eating disorders including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
• Special focus on school-related problems and peer victimization
• Experienced in treating sleep disorders and psychosomatic complaints

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized neurosurgery expertise from Yale School of Medicine and Marmara University, focusing on complex spine conditions.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker KILIÇ at Marmara University
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Awarded Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Prize
• Active in organizing neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Over 20 years specializing in neurosurgery – Dr. Kapici focuses on complex spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Trained in microsurgery and advanced spine techniques
• 11 years as Neurosurgery Specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including spina bifida, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience. He has led groundbreaking research in spinal cord regeneration.

• Pioneered autologous stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal research
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles and 52 book chapters
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine international societies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran is a specialist in neurosurgery with extensive training and research in complex spinal and cranial conditions.

• Specialist in neurosurgery with over 20 years of experience
• Published multiple peer-reviewed papers on spinal conditions
• Trained at Marmara University and University of Southern California
• Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons
• Currently practices at Medipol University's specialized movement disorders center