Page 2 - Best Herniated disc surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 46 doctors

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain and spine conditions, including herniated discs, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Experienced in both adult and pediatric cases
• Handles complex spinal conditions
• Works with advanced surgical techniques

Over 34 years as a neurosurgeon – Dr. Gokcek combines experience with a high success rate in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Medipol University.

• Expert in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic spine procedures
• Specializes in complex cases including revision herniated disc surgeries
• Performs disc prosthesis placements for select patients
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published articles

Dr. Hakan Ozalp specializes in herniated disc surgery with training from Ankara University's Brain and Surgery program.

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

Dr. Gokoglu specializes in complex spinal conditions, including herniated discs, with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and postdoctoral research at Brigham Women's Hospital.

• Expertise in brain and nerve surgery, stroke, and spinal diseases
• Extensive experience in treating spine deformities and congenital nervous system disorders
• Holds a postdoctoral research assistant position at a prestigious institution

Professor Dr. Hasan Mirzai specializes in complex spinal surgery as part of his expertise at Kolan Hospital Group.

• Over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery and spinal procedures
• Member of the World Spine Society and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Ege University Hospital

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.

Specializes in spine surgery with robotic-assisted techniques at Turan Turan Health Group.

• Trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at Ankara Education and Research Hospital
• Certified in Stryker Mako robotic systems for precise joint replacements
• Published research on biomechanics of spinal screw revisions
• Attended Spine Intervention Society Congress in Munich

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci specializes in brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery, with 30 years of experience. She has performed numerous surgeries, focusing on spinal conditions.

• Trained at Ankara University, ranked fourth in her class
• Research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine
• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates
• Expert in spinal canal stenosis and disc herniations
• Fluent in English with international publications

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in herniated disc surgery using advanced microsurgery and endoscopic techniques, ensuring precise and effective treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, including microsurgery training at Zurich University
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society

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

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu brings decades of specialized expertise to herniated disc procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Head of Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained in spine surgery at Minnesota Spine Center
• Professor at Istanbul University's medical faculty
• Pioneered innovative surgical techniques for spinal conditions

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disc procedures, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration research
• Performs advanced techniques like thoracoscopic spinal surgeries
• Award-winning researcher with multiple scientific accolades
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional societies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Specializes in spinal degenerative diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive experience in spinal surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Published multiple articles on neurosurgery in international journals
• Works at a leading hospital with advanced neurosurgery facilities

Over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries performed – Prof. Dr. Ceylan is a leading expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cases including herniated discs
• Trained in the UK for advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Professor and Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in herniated disc surgery 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
• Associate professor title in neurosurgery since 2021

34 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gogusgeren specializes in minimally invasive herniated disc surgeries under the microscope.

• Performs secured surgeries from smaller incisions
• Prioritizes patient trust and post-surgery care
• Available for patients at any time

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Ranked 1st in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Performs both lumbar and cervical disc surgeries

Dr. Uyar specializes in spinal conditions like herniated discs, with over 24 years of neurosurgery experience. He currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expertise in lumbar and neck hernia surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital – one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
• Former Chief Physician with extensive hospital leadership experience
• Published research on neurosurgical techniques