Best Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion doctors in Istanbul: TOP 33 doctors

Specializes in spinal surgeries with extensive training in cervical disc herniation and spinal surgery techniques.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu has performed complex spinal surgeries including over 1,000 cervical discectomies, blending surgical expertise with groundbreaking research in spinal cord regeneration.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience with spinal focus
• Pioneered research in stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Former Head of Marmara University's Neurosurgery Department
• Recipient of five national neurosurgery research awards
• Active member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine organizations

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery. He brings specialized expertise in advanced spinal procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine cases
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and European neurosurgical societies
• Taught neurosurgery at multiple university hospitals in Istanbul
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for cervical spine disorders

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with extensive training in orthopedic trauma and sports injuries.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Specialized in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Additional training in orthopedic oncology at Medeniyet University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 30 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• 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

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery, including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise in spine and trauma surgery
• Finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate professor at Health Sciences University
• Performs arthroplasty and pelvis-acetabulum surgeries

Founded Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with innovative techniques.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology from Istanbul University
• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Worked at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Sari specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training and academic contributions, including an associate professorship in neurosurgery.

• Over 19 years of neurosurgery experience
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializes in brain pacemaker surgery and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – offering hope for Parkinson's and severe depression patients.

• Expert in neurosurgery with extensive training and experience
• Focuses on DBS surgery and postoperative neurostimulator management
• Highly regarded for patient-centric approach and successful outcomes

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in spinal surgery with extensive training in advanced techniques, including cervical spine procedures.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at The Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal surgery outcomes

Prof. Imer brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex spinal procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced fellowships in France and Finland for spine surgery
• Authored 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Pioneered full-endoscopic spine surgery techniques in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
• Specializes in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and neurovascular surgery
• Authored publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at numerous international conferences

Dr. Akin Akakin has over 20 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex spinal and brain procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using the lateral microsurgical approach
• Florida University fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple research articles in international conferences and journals
• Skilled in aneurysms and neurovascular surgery

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over two decades of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 22+ years of experience
• Microsurgery trained at GATA Military Medical Academy
• Former Head of Emergency Department at Maltepe State Hospital
• Associate Professor title in Neurosurgery since 2021
• International training at University of Southern California

Specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and international experience at University of Insubria, Italy.

• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in brain and spine surgeries
• Worked at top hospitals like Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital

Dr. Kaner specializes in spine surgery, with training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center and Virginia University. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques for spinal conditions.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and other prestigious spine associations
• Uses advanced minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques

Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal procedures – Dr. Mucuoglu brings precision to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University's Brain and Neurosurgery Department
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and neurosurgical conditions
• Attended advanced spinal surgery courses for specialized techniques

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries – Dr. Keseroglu brings advanced techniques to complex cases at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Performs robotic radical prostatectomies and cystectomies
• Expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures

Assoc. Prof. Burak Boran specializes in neurosurgery with over 20 years of experience, focusing on spinal procedures like Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion at Medipol University.

• Trained at Marmara University and University of Southern California
• Published multiple studies on spinal cord injuries and neurosurgical techniques
• Holds academic positions including at Galata University
• Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons

Specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgery, Dr. Halil Can performs advanced endoscopic and microsurgical techniques at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Published multiple studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Professor with extensive academic contributions to neurosurgery
• Special focus on degenerative spine diseases and spinal fractures