Best Herniated disk Doctors in Turkey — TOP 65

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in spine surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 7 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in both adult and pediatric spine diseases
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Handles complex cases including brain and spine tumors

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.

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Melih Uc specializes in herniated disc and spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Associate professor with academic leadership

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for herniated disks at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in spinal surgery with expertise in herniated disks, performing advanced procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine techniques
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple articles on spinal surgery outcomes

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Expert in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Published 46 international articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery – a minimally invasive approach for herniated disks.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic techniques for spine conditions
• 2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place winner
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disk procedures, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained at University of Toronto in spinal cord regeneration
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles on spinal conditions

Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.

• Performs laminectomy, discectomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Treats spinal stenosis, brain cysts, and complex spinal cord abscesses.
• Analyzes enzyme activity in patients with herniated disks.
• Uses minimally invasive spine techniques for faster patient recovery.

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Performed over 5,600+ endoscopic surgeries – a pioneer in minimally invasive neurosurgery for complex spinal and brain conditions.

• 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for two decades
• Specializes in high-precision endoscopic procedures
• Trained in advanced techniques at The Midland Centre in the UK
• Recognized with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in neurosurgery.

• Specializes in herniated disk treatments
• Practiced at Bezmialem University for 16 years of experience
• Board-certified in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul University and Bezmialem University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 39 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic surgery for herniated disks
• 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

Assoc. Prof. Ramazan Sari specializes in herniated disk treatments with over 22 years of experience of neurosurgery experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Published 35 international papers on spinal cord surgery
• Participated in EANS accreditation process
• Associate Professorship in Neurosurgery since 2021

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures, specializing in spine conditions at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 17 years of experience of experience in neurology and neurosurgery
• Holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate
• Member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Associate Professor with awards for best presentations

Professor Imer specializes in advanced spine techniques, including full-endoscopic surgery for herniated disks at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Expert in DISC Nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar discs
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Dr. Baran Yil brings expertise from Yale School of Medicine and specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University under Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ
• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations, plus AOSpine
• Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize

26 years of experience specializing in herniated disk surgery – Dr. Akakin is an expert in far lateral lumbar disc procedures using microsurgical techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery
• Published multiple articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Associate Professor title reflecting academic leadership
• Specializes in complex neurovascular conditions

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Specializes in spine surgery with advanced training in microsurgery
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Performs both basic and complex herniated disk procedures

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Akpinar specializes in neurosurgery at VM Hospitals.

• 10 years of experience of experience as a neurosurgeon
• Focuses on microdiscectomy and other spine treatments
• Associate professor with academic credentials