Best Discectomy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 55

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases, bringing expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Handles complex cases including brain tumors and spinal conditions
• Experience in both public and private healthcare settings

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery, including discectomy, at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in spinal cord and disc herniation surgeries
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

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. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on advanced techniques for spinal procedures.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation techniques
• Published 46 international articles on neurosurgical outcomes
• Rector of Atlas University with leadership in neurosurgical education

Specializes in spinal surgery with extensive experience at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center in Istanbul.

• Over 23 years of neurosurgery practice
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for herniated discs
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman – Turkey's premier neurosurgery training hospital
• Published research on spinal surgery outcomes

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 32 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Over 1,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Bayram specializes in spinal surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and ankle surgeries
• Special focus on spinal conditions like herniated discs and scoliosis
• Trained at Marmara University and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery, including discectomies, with extensive training in orthopedic and trauma procedures at top Turkish hospitals.

• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Medeniyet University
• Specializes in sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures

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

• Expertise in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty
• Finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex spinal procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialization at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations
• Holds academic roles alongside clinical practice

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu merges innovation with surgical expertise at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology since 1983
• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic. Dr. Uc focuses on complex spinal conditions.

• Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Over 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Prof. Imer pioneers full-endoscopic spine surgery – trained in Herne, Germany – offering minimally invasive discectomies at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 41 years specializing in neurosurgery with Turkish Board certification
• Advanced training in DISC nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Fellowship at Kuopio University Hospital under renowned Finnish neurosurgeons

Assoc Prof. Dr. Guclu specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery with international training in advanced techniques.

• 23 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health
• Expert in full-endoscopic lumbar and cervical spine procedures
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal disorders

Prof. Dr. Baran Yil brings a wealth of expertise in neurosurgery, with specialized training at Yale School of Medicine. His focus on spine surgery makes him a top choice for discectomy patients.

• Completed cerebrovascular research fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Head of the Department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach – with 26 years of experience.

• Trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international medical journals
• Performs complex disc surgeries other surgeons may avoid

Dr. Kenan Kapici brings 30 years of neurosurgical experience at leading institutions like Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital and Altınbaş University.

• Specialized in spinal surgeries, including discectomy
• Completed advanced spine surgery and microsurgery training
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• 30 years as neurosurgery specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park
• Former head of neurosurgery at Altınbaş University