Best spinal surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 23 doctors

Content meets the Bookimed Editorial Policy and is medically reviewed by

Fahad Mawlood

Yusuf Bayram

  • 4.5 Good 183 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Ing), one of the most established educational institutions of our country, Op.Dr. Yusuf BAYRAM completed his specialty education at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Umraniye Training and Research Hospital of Health Sciences University in Istanbul.

    It successfully performs arthroscopic (closed) knee, shoulder and ankle surgeries; general orthopedic applications other than Knee, Shoulder and Hip replacements and all orthopedic trauma surgeries.

    He is particularly interested in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of spinal diseases (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal fractures, Herniated disc, Slipped waist, Canal stenosis, etc.). It applies current treatment methods safely thanks to experience, knowledge and modern technology.

    With more than 1000 surgeries performed so far, he continues his surgical life intensively thanks to positive feedback from patients and his energy.

    MEDICAL INTEREST

    Spinal Surgery

    Arthroscopic (Closed) Knee, Shoulder and Ankle Surgery

    Knee, Hip and Shoulder Replacement Surgery

    All Orthopedic Traumas

    Deformity Surgery

     

  • Read more
Discectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
Foraminotomy
$8,300 - $8,300
Herniated disc surgery
$3,800 - $4,500
Info

Selman Dogan

  • 4.5 Good 183 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in Spinal Surgery, including trauma and deformity corrections.
    • Trained internationally, with practice in Turkey and various other countries.
    • Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spinal Traumatology.
    • Member of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology associations.
    • Offers online consultations for Spinal Surgery concerns.
  • Read more
Discectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
Foraminotomy
$8,300 - $8,300
Herniated disc surgery
$3,800 - $4,500
Info

Gursel Saka

  • 4.5 Good 183 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in Spinal Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
    • Focus on spinal procedures: fusion, discectomy, laminectomy, and scoliosis correction.
    • International practice includes training in multiple countries.
    • Recognized for successful outcomes in spine surgery.
    • Associate Professor at Health Sciences University.
    • Holds certification in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
    • Professional memberships in orthopedic and spinal surgery societies.
    • Offers online consultations for spinal surgery concerns.
  • Read more
Discectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
Foraminotomy
$8,300 - $8,300
Herniated disc surgery
$3,800 - $4,500
Info

Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 126 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  •  

    EDUCATION

     

    2022

    Associate Professor

     

    2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

     

    2013, Istanbul/Turkey

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

    Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

     

    2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

     

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

  • Read more
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$15,000 - $29,000
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$8,500 - $10,000
Info

Erden Erturer

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Erden Erturer is an orthopedic surgeon with over 26 years of experience, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology. He provides various operations including herniated disc surgery, knee arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy. His expertise also includes orthopedic traumatology, hand surgery, knee replacement, and spine surgery. Dr. Erturer is a member of several professional societies and has contributed to medical research with papers published in renowned journals.
  • Read more
Herniated disc surgery
$9,500 - $25,000
Laminectomy
$23,000 - $23,000
Info

Erman Aytac

  • 4.6 Excellent 126 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$15,000 - $29,000
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$8,500 - $10,000
Info

Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Spinal Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 Spinal Surgery doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Spinal Surgery doctors in the world?

The specialist’s CV contains details about the doctor’s expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates, and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Spinal Surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of a doctor's consultation?

The price for the consultation on Spinal Surgery varies between experts and depends on certain factors, such as:

  • the country of practicing
  • the clinical experience and reputation
  • the medical degree and educational background
  • the doctor’s workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

How to make an appointment with a chosen doctor?

To schedule your visit, just submit a request on Bookimed.com. Our coordinator will contact you to discuss the time and details of the appointment, so everything will go smoothly.

We can help to find the right doctors for Spinal Surgery if you have any difficulties with a choice. Bookimed services are free for patients ♥

Where you go for medical treatment

Ersan Eroglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 126 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an Associate Professor and general surgery specialist. He has served at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. He has been an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University since 2014. He also lectures at Istanbul Arel University since 2023. He earned his MD from Fırat University. He completed his general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune.

    He has authored 16 scientific articles. He has 25 national and 3 international congress presentations. He won First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in ileocecal neuroendocrine tumors. He contributed a translation to the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual (laparoscopic TEP/TAPP). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Surgical Society, and the Colon and Rectal, Bariatric and Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery societies.

  • Read more
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$15,000 - $29,000
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$8,500 - $10,000
Info

Omer Uslukaya

  • 4.5 Good 51 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • EXPERIENCE*

     

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

    DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

    VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

    HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

    YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

    HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner

     

    *EDUCATION*

     

    2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Associate Professor

    2015, Ohio/USA

    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

    Neck Dissection Training

    2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Assistant Professor

    1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

    ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

    FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

  • Read more
Herniated disc surgery
$7,500 - $10,000
Discectomy
$9,000 - $11,000
Info

Erkan Kaptanoglu

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.

    He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.

    At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.

    With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.

    In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.

    In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

    In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.

    He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

  • Read more
Info

Ozdogan Selcuk

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

    Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

    Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

  • Read more
Info

Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 43 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

    He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

    Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

  • Read more
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
$4,000 - $5,000
Herniated disc surgery
$13,128 - $16,410
Info

Onur Yaman

  • 4.6 Excellent 126 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman is a specialist in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Spine Surgery with 25 years of experience. He has been recognized with several awards for his contributions to the field, holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate, and has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters. He is a member of various professional organizations and has founded both national and international spine study groups. He is experienced in a range of spine-related procedures.
  • Read more
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$15,000 - $29,000
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$8,500 - $10,000
Info

Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Assoc Prof. Dr. D.Güçlühan GÜÇLÜ CV

    Born in 1973 in Eskişehir.

    Between 1997-2003, he completed his residency training in the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital For Psychiatry,Neurology And Neurosurgery

    In 2003, he started to work as a specialist in Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor and served until 2023.

    6 book chapters 22 international and 9 national publications

    Association Memberships

    Turkish Neurosurgical Association

    The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies Society for Central Nervous System Surgery

    Turkish Doctors Union

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group,

    Experience abroad

    Continuing Medical Education Certificate 4- Day Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Anatomical Course September 27-September 30, Hilton Head South Carolina USA 2007

    Cleveland spine review hands on course, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health (3 month) 2008

    The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Saint Louis University Schoof of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Prof.Dr.K. Daniel Riew 2009

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education, 2011

    Spinal Deformity , training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine ,director Prof.Dr. L.LENKE.2011

    Advanced Course In Cerebral Aneurysms Hands-on Cadaver Workshop with Live Surgery & Life-Like Simulation Course Director Prof.Dr. Ali Krisht, MD Arkansas Neuroscience Institute 2013

    International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, Richard Wolf Academy Prima Vista 2016

    "Neuromodulation Applications in Low Back Pain and Cadaver Studies" course 2017

    BASIC FIELD OF HEALTH SCIENCES BRAIN AND BORDER SURGERY

    Education Information

    expertise in medicine

    1998 HOSPITALS/İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY PROF.DR.MAZHAR OSMAN MENTAL HEALTH AND NERVE

    26/March/2003

    DISEASES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. HOSPITAL

    Title of the thesis: Analysis of axial traumatic spondylolisthesia using the finite element method (2003) Supervisor: (Mehmet Murat Hancı)

    Undergraduate DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY

    1990 FACULTY OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL PR.

    31/July/1996

    Foreign Language Knowledge

    English YÖKDİL, 05.03.2017, Score: 85.0

    Administrative Duties

    Clinical Administrative Officer2018 -2023 İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY DR.SADİ KONUK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Memberships to Scientific Organizations

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Member, 2022

    2. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Member, 2019

    3. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Member, 2004

    International education

    International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine,

    education and cadaver , Friday, 10 June 2016 Department of Neurosurgery,

    (International)

    Spinal Deformity LIVE!, training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine , Course, 10.03.2011 - 11.03.2011 (International)

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Clinic , Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Practical Anatomy & Surgical education 3839 Lindell Boulevard St:Louis MO 63108, Course,

    04.03.2011 -06.03.2011 (International)

    THE 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques,

    Clinical and Cadaver course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical

    Education 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, Course, 29.01.2009 -31.01.2009 (International)

    Cleveland spine review hands on course, clinic and cadaveric bird, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health , Course, 16.07.2008 -22.07.2008 (International)

    Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, increasing knowledge and experience, Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, Study, 12.01.2004 -12.06.2004 (National)

    WORKS

    Articles :

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, SPIRIT EMOTION (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Microscopic Bilateral Decompression with Unilateral Laminectomy in Geriatric Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery. Medical Journal of Bakırköy, 18(3), 323-329., Doi: 10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2022.2022.7-9

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN (2020). Atlas (C1) Fractures. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 30(3), 322-328.

    GÜÇLÜDOĞANGÜÇLÜHAN,ŞENELALPARSLAN (2018). Surgery in Lumbar Narrow Canal

    Selection of Decompression Method. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 28(2), 221-229.

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, ŞENORMANCI ÖMER, GÜÇLÜ OYA, CIRAK MUSA, ŞENORMANCI GÜLİZ,

    KÖKTÜRK FÜRUZAN (2017). Fear avoidance beliefs and quality of life quality after lumbar disc surgery. Journal of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research, 6(1), 1-8., Doi: 10.5455/JCBPR.245356

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, GÜNALDI ÖMÜR, ERDOĞAN UZAY, OFLUOĞLU ALI ENDER, POSTALCI

    LÜTFİ ŞİNASİ, KEPOĞLU ÜMİT, ÇELİK HAYDAR (2014). Analysis of axis traumatic spondylolisthesis by finite element method. Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 25(3), 175-182.

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, ÖZTÜRK ONUR, CIRAK MUSA, CAN HALİL, ÜNAL TUĞRUL CEM, DOLAŞ

    İLYAS, ÖZGEN UTKU, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, SENCER ALTAY (2022). A Series of Posttraumatic Midline Epidural Hematoma and Review of the Literature. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 28(6), 805-811., Doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2020.28182 (Quarterly Slice=Q4)

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN (2022). Pediatric Lumbar Microdiscectomy. Medical Journal of Bakirkoy, 18(3), 330-335., Doi: 10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2022.2022.6-16

    (2020).

    Comprehensive Anatomic and Morphometric Analyzes of Triangular Working Zone for Transforaminal Endoscopic Approach in Lumbar Spine: A Fresh Cadaveric Study. World Neurosurgery, 138, 486-491., Doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.160 (Quarter Slice=Q3)

    GÖKER BURCU, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, DOLAŞ İLYAS, ÖZGEN UTKU, ALTUNRENDE MUHITTIN EMRE, AKINCI AHMET TOLGAY, ŞENCAN FAHİR, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, CAN HALİL, SENCER ALTAY

    (2020). Clinical study of decompressive craniectomy in children. Turkish Neurosurgery, 30(2), 225-230., Doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.27576-19.3 (Quarterly Slice=Q4)

    CAN HALIL, DİREN FURKAN, PEKER BARIS, CENGİZ WITHOUT THE SHIRT, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, KÜÇÜK CEYHUN, CIVELEK ERDİNÇ, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, SENCER ALTAY (2020). Morphometric

    analysis of lumbar arteries and relationship with intervertebral discs\\', a study of surgical anatomy on human fresh cadavers... Turkish Neurosurgery, 30(4), 577-582., Doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.29021- 20.1 (Quarter Quarters=Q4)

    CIRAK MUSA, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, AKAR EMRE, KAZANCI Mehmet Hanifi, TURAL DENİZ

    (2020). Retrospective analysis of survival in patients with brain metastases from

  • Read more
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$11,500 - $14,000
Info

Azmi Hamzaoglu

  • 5 Excellent 43 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

    Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

  • Read more
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
$4,000 - $5,000
Herniated disc surgery
$13,128 - $16,410
Info

Halil Olgun

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Olgun Peker is a neurosurgeon with 19 years of experience. He specializes in scoliosis, spinal canal stenosis, neck hernia, neuro-oncology, and complex spine disorders. Dr. Peker has managed many difficult cases and has helped improve neurosurgical techniques and patient care.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The Ministry of Health in Sirnak awarded him a Certificate of Achievement for his service. Dr. Peker often presents his work at international conferences, showing his dedication to neurosurgery.

  • Read more
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$11,500 - $14,000
Info

Sait Ozturk

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Sait Ozturk is an Associate Professor and a Neurosurgeon who specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS) and brain pacemaker surgery. He has successfully performed these highly specialized and technologically advanced surgeries at a limited number of centers around the world. Dr. Ozturk also performs Discectomy, Spina Bifid surgery, Laminectomy, Herniated disc surgery, Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic, and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.
  • Read more
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$11,500 - $14,000
Info

Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 43 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

    Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

  • Read more
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
$4,000 - $5,000
Herniated disc surgery
$13,128 - $16,410
Info

Osman Karli

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
    • Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
    • Newborn Care and Follow-up
    • Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
    • Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
    • Childhood Diseases

    Education:

    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
    • Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
    • Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
    •  
    • Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
    • Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
    • Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)
  • Read more
Herniated disc surgery
$9,500 - $25,000
Laminectomy
$23,000 - $23,000
Info

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
    • Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
    • Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

    Education:

    • Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
    • Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
    • Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

    Experience:

    • LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
    • Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
    • Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
    • Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
    • Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

    Memberships

    • Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
    • Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
    • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
    • Turkish Surgery Association, Member
    • European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
    • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
    • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
    • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
    • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
    • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member
  • Read more
Herniated disc surgery
$9,500 - $25,000
Laminectomy
$23,000 - $23,000
Info

Dr Selami Sozubir

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
    • Hypospadias
    • Circumssion
    • Oncological Surgery
    • Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
    • Newborn Surgery
    • Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

    Education
     

    • 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
    • 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
    • 2001-  Kocaeli University
    • 2007 – Kosova Government
    • 2009 – Yeditepe University
    • 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

    Experience
     

    • FMV Işık Highschool
    • İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
    • Ondokuz Mayıs University
    • Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
    • Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
    • UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
    • Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
    • Yeditepe University
  • Read more
Herniated disc surgery
$9,500 - $25,000
Laminectomy
$23,000 - $23,000
Info

Choosing Right Doctor and Clinic: Insider Tips

When selecting a doctor or clinic, keep these key points in mind:
Check credentials
Verify certifications from bodies like ISAPS, JCI, etc.
Review success rates
Choose doctors with solid experience in your specific treatment.
Read patient reviews
Browse Bookimed reviews from real patients to learn about their experiences.
Ensure effective communication
Pick clinics that offer language support for a smooth treatment process.
Ask about services
Confirm if they provide accommodation and transfers, and check the costs.
Choosing a clinic abroad can be stressful. At Bookimed, with over 800K patients helped, we understand your concerns. We know how to find trusted doctors, the best price-quality options, and solutions for even complex cases. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Yan Matsiivskiy
Head of Medical Coordinator Team