Best Minimally invasive fusion surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 18 doctors

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries, with extensive research on spinal cord injuries and regeneration. A leader in neurosurgery, he brings decades of expertise to complex spinal cases.

• Trained at University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgical research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Performs thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor removals
• Published 100+ scientific articles and book chapters

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan brings expertise from training under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil in the USA and specializes in minimally invasive fusion surgery.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at prestigious institutions like Biruni University Hospital
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal procedures

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in minimally invasive spine and extremity procedures, with training in orthopedic oncology and sports traumatology.

• Trained at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Specializes in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Expertise in ligament and tendon injuries, including knee sports surgery
• Experience in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Provides PRP treatments for musculoskeletal conditions

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon with 35+ years of experience, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery under Prof. M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich
• Enhanced skills 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
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and has successfully performed numerous operations in orthopedics and traumatology.

• Completed specialty education at University of Health Sciences
• Expert in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty
• Finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Serves at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Founded Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in innovative minimally invasive techniques

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 19+ years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Prof. Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Trained in functional neurosurgery and gamma knife procedures in France
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar trained at the University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada's top cardiovascular surgery programs.

• 30+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former professor at Altınbaş University

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner brings over 25 years of neurosurgical expertise, including a fellowship at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Specialized in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's prestigious spinal surgery program
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at GATA – a leading military medical academy
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California's neurosurgery department
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society for 3 years
• Holds associate professor title in neurosurgery since 2021

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Atlas University Hospital, with over 8 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training in Turkey and Europe
• Published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal conditions
• Member of Turkish and European neurosurgical societies
• Performs emergency minimally invasive neurosurgery procedures

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology and robotic surgery
• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic nephrectomy
• Expert in HOLEP surgery and female incontinence procedures
• Trained at Uludağ University and Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Hakan Ozalp specializes in minimally invasive fusion surgery with training from Italy's University of Insubria.

• Board-certified brain and surgery specialist from Ankara University
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Practiced at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Trained at Diyarbakir Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic and microsurgical techniques at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using lateral microsurgical approach
• Published multiple studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Associate Professor with extensive research in neurosurgery

Dr. Kenan Kibici focuses on minimally invasive spine and nerve surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in complex cases.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Published multiple research papers on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Member of the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in minimally invasive fusion surgery with a strong focus on spinal procedures at Estophia Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA Spine Center under Prof. Dr. J. Wang
• Published 30+ research papers on spine surgery and musculoskeletal disorders
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and European Federation of Orthopaedics