Best Neurorrhaphy doctors in Turkey: TOP 17 doctors

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with academic teaching experience – Dr. Sari brings expertise in nerve repair to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in English, catering to international patients

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.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in neurorrhaphy procedures
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Focused on nerve repair and reconstruction

Specializations

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in neurorrhaphy at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at GATA, Ankara Education and Research Hospital
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California's Neurosurgery Department
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society
• Faculty member at Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences

Specializing in Neuro-Oncological and Skull Base Surgery, Dr. Cagri Canbolat brings advanced expertise to complex neurosurgical cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Experienced in Spinal Minimally Invasive Surgery and Neurovascular techniques
• Published multiple research papers on spinal cord injuries and neurosurgery
• Fellowship trained at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of neurotrauma and pediatric neurosurgery teams

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a leading pediatric neurosurgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He focuses on brain and spinal surgery for children. He is well known for treating complex cranial and spinal malformations, brain tumors, and epilepsy in young patients.

Dr. Ozek has performed over 10,000 pediatric neurosurgical procedures. His work has achieved high success rates recognized worldwide. He has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and written several book chapters. His research has helped advance pediatric neurosurgery on a global scale.

He is an active member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Ozek has received several international awards for his work. He holds leadership roles in global pediatric neurosurgical groups and regularly attends international scientific meetings.

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a physician specialized in the field of brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery. She graduated as the fourth-ranked student from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She obtained her title as a brain and nerve surgeon from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2001. In 2008, she became an associate professor at the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, and in 2021, she became a professor at the Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Medicine. She has contributed to numerous international publications, serving as a research and clinical fellow at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, and as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates. She speaks advanced-level English and has awards in tennis and swimming. She also pursues professional-level caricature art and medical illustration. In her 30-year career, she has performed numerous surgeries as a brain and nerve surgery specialist, particularly in spinal canal stenosis surgery, lumbar and cervical disc herniations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus surgery, and nerve compressions.

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.

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including neurorrhaphy, with extensive research on spinal cord injuries and regeneration.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Pioneered stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Awarded multiple research accolades in neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar disc and cervical disc surgeries
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures, including aneurysm and spine surgeries, with over 30 years of experience.

• Expert in cerebrospinal tumor and pediatric neurosurgery
• Performed numerous successful aneurysm and spine surgeries
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Specializes in peripheral nerve surgery – Dr. Cal brings targeted expertise to neurorrhaphy at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Fellowship-trained in peripheral nerve surgery
• Published research on nerve repair outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Practices at one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers

Specializing in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu brings precision and expertise to complex procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 24 years of experience in urology and robotic surgery
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures including nephrectomy and pyeloplasty

Prof. Halil Can specializes in minimally invasive spine and nerve surgeries, with a focus on complex cases at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for spinal and nerve disorders
• Published 20+ peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical anatomy and techniques
• Performs advanced procedures like endoscopic third ventriculostomy and microvascular decompression
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty