Best Spinal stenosis Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 54

900+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in adult and pediatric brain and spine conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 10 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Handles complex spinal cases including stenosis and degenerative conditions
• Works with both adult and pediatric patients

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 spinal canal stenosis surgery, with over 19 years of neurosurgical experience at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published multiple studies on spinal cord conditions
• Fellowship-trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Professor of neurosurgery with academic leadership roles
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Kocabicak is an internationally recognized leader in neurosurgery, with deep expertise in complex spine and functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 30 years specializing in spinal stenosis and degenerative spine conditions
• Published 46+ international research papers on neurosurgical techniques
• Holds leadership roles in multiple international neurosurgical associations
• Trained at prestigious Maastricht University in advanced neurosurgical methods

Expert in spinal stenosis with extensive experience – Assoc Prof Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in complex spine surgeries at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of neurosurgical practice
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for spinal conditions
• Published research on spinal surgery outcomes
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric spinal deformities

Prof. Ceylan has performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries, including complex spinal procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with extensive experience in endoscopic techniques
• Professor and head of neurosurgery at Kocaeli University since 1998
• Member of international neurosurgical societies including AANS and WFNS
• Trained in the UK under renowned neurosurgeons Bernard Williams and Edward Hitchcock

Dr. Sari specializes in spinal stenosis treatments using advanced microsurgery and endoscopic techniques assisted by O-arm CT neuronavigation.

• Over 22 years of neurosurgery experience
• Associate Professor in Neurosurgery since 2021
• Skilled in neuromonitorization and neuronavigation
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Neurosurgery specialist with over a decade of experience, currently practicing at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specializes in spinal conditions with over 16 years in neurosurgery
• Trained at Bezmialem University and Istanbul University
• Works in one of Istanbul's leading hospitals

Dr. Gürhan Adam specializes in interventional radiology with dual fellowships from Ege and Uludag Universities.

• 21 years of experience in interventional radiology
• Member of Turkish Radiology Society and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society
• Performed procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

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

• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published research on innovative pars repair methods
• Special focus on spinal stenosis and herniated discs

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has 17 years of expertise in spine surgery, with multiple awards and a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate.

• Holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique contribution to spine surgery
• Multiple best presentation awards between 2013 and 2016
• Member of prestigious societies including Euro Spine and AO Spine
• Associate Professor with extensive research and clinical experience

Prof. Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in advanced spine techniques like full-endoscopic surgery in Germany
• Holds European Board certification and multiple international fellowships
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical topics
• Performed complex spinal surgeries using Gamma Knife technology
• Former professor and department head at Istanbul University

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized expertise from Yale School of Medicine's neurosurgery program, focusing on spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise technique for spinal stenosis – at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of neurosurgery experience with a focus on complex spinal cases
• Fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs lateral microsurgical approach for minimally invasive disc surgery

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.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spine procedures, including spinal stenosis cases
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals about spinal conditions
• Completed neurosurgery training at Istanbul University Medical School