Best Spina Bifida surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 13 doctors

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including spina bifida, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience. His research on spinal cord injuries has earned multiple awards.

• Completed fellowship in spinal cord injury at University of Toronto
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine organizations

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery and sports traumatology, bringing extensive expertise to complex spine conditions like spina bifida at Hisar Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics with fellowship in orthopedic oncology
• Manages trauma treatments of spine and extremities
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Specializes in pediatric conditions including hip dysplasia

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in Spine Surgery, including complex Spina Bifida cases, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed specialty training at University of Health Sciences
• Expertise in Trauma Surgery and Arthroplasty
• TUBITAK XI. Technology Awards Finalist in 2014
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci brings 30+ years of neurosurgery expertise to complex Spina Bifida cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in micro neurosurgery
• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for spinal conditions
• Former Chief of Clinic at EANS-accredited neurosurgery center
• Founding chairman of Skull Base Society in Turkey

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

• Over 30 years of experience in 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 complex spinal deformities and corrective procedures

Dr. Sait Ozturk specializes in brain pacemaker surgery and Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS), offering hope for challenging conditions like Parkinson's disease.

• Specialized in Neurosurgery at Fırat University
• Served as Dr. Instructor Member at Fırat University
• Held position of Assoc. Dr. in Neurosurgery
• Focuses on improving patient experience and outcomes

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in spinal surgeries with training at prestigious institutions like The Cleveland Clinic and Saint Louis University.

• 20+ years of experience in neurosurgery, focusing on spinal conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Trained in less-invasive spine surgery techniques internationally
• Published multiple studies on spinal decompression and pediatric lumbar surgery

Dr. Hakan Ozalp specializes in neurosurgery with training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Board-certified in brain and surgery
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Practiced at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Trained at University of Insubria, Italy

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex spinal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous techniques
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe brain and spine conditions
• Trained in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy at top international institutions
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgery topics

Performed 5,000+ successful surgeries, including unique techniques like the PURED method for spinal conditions. Dr. Aghayev holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specializes in complex spine diseases and syndromes
• Holds patents for bone fusion systems and expandable cages
• Published 50+ scientific papers
• Completed a Spinal Oncology Fellowship in the US

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on spinal conditions, including spina bifida, at Estophia Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology with over 15 years of experience
• Trained in spinal surgery at UCLA Spine Center and Ankara University
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and surgical techniques