Best Spinal cord abscess doctors in Istanbul: TOP 29 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Dr Göçmen is a certified expert in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife procedures, with over 15 years of experience.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord conditions
• Trained in functional neurosurgery at Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Spine Association
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Award by the German Society of Neurosurgery
• Published over 35 papers on brain diseases and neurosurgery

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in complex spinal conditions.

• 13 years of neurosurgery practice in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Expertise in spinal cord procedures, including abscess treatment
• Research background in brain and nerve surgery at Bezmialem University
• Member of Turkey's neurosurgical community with extensive training

20+ years specializing in complex neurosurgery – Assoc. Prof. Akın Akakın leads spinal procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery
• Published multiple research articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Specializes in cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex spinal cord cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with over 30 years of neurosurgery experience.

• Expertise includes spine and spinal cord surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Specializes in spinal surgery with extensive experience at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, treating complex spine conditions like spinal stenosis and herniated discs.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Published numerous articles on spinal surgery techniques
• Skilled in pediatric neurosurgery for spinal conditions

Prof. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Ondokuz Mayıs University and Maastricht University
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Published 46 international articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Current Rector of Atlas University

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 30+ years of neurosurgery experience with a focus on spinal cord pathologies
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Published extensively on endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery techniques
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee

Specialized in spinal surgery with extensive training in neurosurgery. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of experience to complex spinal conditions.

• Attended specialized training in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Experienced in preventive medicine and pain management
• Graduated from Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari specializes in neurosurgery with over a decade of focused practice, currently at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Holds an associate professorship in neurosurgery since 2021
• Proficient in advanced English for international patient consultations

Prof. Imer brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, with specialized training in advanced techniques like endoscopic spine surgery and Leksell Gamma Knife procedures.

• Former professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Completed advanced training in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery – a minimally invasive approach

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in treating complex spinal cord conditions
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Focused on neurosurgical interventions

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 19 years – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 19 years of experience
• Expertise in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions to neurosurgery

Dr. Baran Yil brings expertise from Yale School of Medicine and specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal conditions.

• Completed Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and anatomy courses

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. Karkucak specializes in spine surgery, including spinal cord abscesses, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating spine tumors and fractures
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery
• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in spinal cord abscess treatment with over 30 years of neurosurgery experience. He combines microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for precise interventions.

• Trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich for micro neurosurgery
• Enhanced expertise in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in spinal cord abscess treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with expertise in neurosurgery for both adults and children.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012
• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Experienced in treating brain and spine diseases
• Skilled in surgical interventions for spinal cord conditions

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique innovation in spine surgery. He works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with 25 years of specialized experience.

• Recognized with best presentation awards from 2013–2016
• Member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Associate Professor with expertise in complex spine conditions
• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu specializes in spinal cord injuries and complex spinal surgeries, with extensive research in spinal cord regeneration.

• Trained in spinal cord research under Prof. Charles Tator at the University of Toronto
• Recipient of multiple awards for spinal cord injury research
• Published 65 international scientific articles and edited 7 books
• Member of EUROSPINE, AO Spine, and Turkish Spine Society