Best Spinal stenosis doctors in Turkey: TOP 57 doctors

Neurosurgery specialist with over a decade of experience, currently practicing at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specializes in spinal conditions with over 10 years in neurosurgery
• Trained at Bezmialem University and Istanbul University
• Works in one of Istanbul's leading hospitals

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman, president of the Middle East Spine Society, specializes in spinal disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience with a focus on spinal conditions
• Leader in spine surgery – trained at prestigious institutions like Koç University Hospital and Memorial Hospitals Group
• Expert in both conservative and surgical treatment approaches
• Authored numerous publications and presented at international congresses
• Current instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise technique for spinal stenosis – at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 20+ years of neurosurgery experience with a focus on complex spinal cases
• Fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs lateral microsurgical approach for minimally invasive disc surgery

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon in Turkey with 30+ years of expertise in reconstructive procedures.

• Recognized as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by the Ministry of Health of Turkey
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Breast Surgery Center in Portland, Oregon, USA

Dr. Gürhan Adam specializes in interventional radiology with dual fellowships from Ege and Uludag Universities.

• 13+ years of experience in interventional radiology
• Member of Turkish Radiology Society and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society
• Performed procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spine procedures, including spinal stenosis cases
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals about spinal conditions
• Completed neurosurgery training at Istanbul University Medical School

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 17 years – Melih Uc specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published research on innovative pars repair methods
• Special focus on spinal stenosis and herniated discs

Expert in spinal stenosis with extensive experience – Assoc Prof Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in complex spine surgeries at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical practice
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for spinal conditions
• Published research on spinal surgery outcomes
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric spinal deformities

Dr. Idris Avci specializes in spinal stenosis at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with advanced training from Johns Hopkins University.

• Board-certified in Brain and Nerve Surgery with 4+ years of experience
• Completed 'Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging' training at Johns Hopkins
• Works at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published in multiple international and domestic scientific journals

Prof. Kocabicak is an internationally recognized leader in neurosurgery, with deep expertise in complex spine and functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years specializing in spinal stenosis and degenerative spine conditions
• Published 46+ international research papers on neurosurgical techniques
• Holds leadership roles in multiple international neurosurgical associations
• Trained at prestigious Maastricht University in advanced neurosurgical methods

Dr. Musa Boztepe specializes in spinal conditions like spinal stenosis, with training from Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained in spinal surgery at Turkish Neurosurgery Association courses
• Focused on cervical disc herniation and spinal disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has 25 years of expertise in spine surgery, with multiple awards and a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate.

• Holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique contribution to spine surgery
• Multiple best presentation awards between 2013 and 2016
• Member of prestigious societies including Euro Spine and AO Spine
• Associate Professor with extensive research and clinical experience

Dr. Sari specializes in spinal stenosis treatments using advanced microsurgery and endoscopic techniques assisted by O-arm CT neuronavigation.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Associate Professor in Neurosurgery since 2021
• Skilled in neuromonitorization and neuronavigation
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Salih Murat Imer brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in advanced spine techniques like full-endoscopic surgery in Germany
• Holds European Board certification and multiple international fellowships
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical topics
• Performed complex spinal surgeries using Gamma Knife technology
• Former professor and department head at Istanbul University

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in spinal stenosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Trained in microsurgery and advanced spine techniques

Dr. Olgun specializes in spinal disorders, with expertise in spinal stenosis and scoliosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in neurosurgery with focus on spinal conditions
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized expertise from Yale School of Medicine's neurosurgery program, focusing on spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Specializes in spinal stenosis treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained in advanced spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on spinal conditions and innovative surgical methods
• Participated in European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Head Injury & Functional Neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with a focus on spinal stenosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery