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Yusuf Bayram

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Over 1,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Bayram specializes in spinal surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Expert in arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and ankle surgeries
    • Special focus on spinal conditions like herniated discs and scoliosis
    • Trained at Marmara University and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
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Ertugrul Pinar

  • Leading doctor for Discectomy
  • 7 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases, bringing expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
    • Handles complex cases including brain tumors and spinal conditions
    • Experience in both public and private healthcare settings
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Ahmet Hilmi Kaya

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in spinal surgeries, including discectomy, with over 20 years of neurosurgical experience at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Professor of Neurosurgery with extensive training in spinal disorders
    • Expert in minimally invasive techniques for herniated discs
    • Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
    • Active in research on spinal and neurological conditions
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Melih Uc

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic. Dr. Uc focuses on complex spinal conditions.

    • Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
    • Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
    • Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
    • Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
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Ramazan Uyar

  • 35 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Specializes in spine surgery with 35 years of experience of experience – Ramazan Uyar focuses on lumbar and neck hernias at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

    • Performed numerous discectomies with a focus on patient recovery
    • Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital
    • Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for neurosurgery research
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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Over 25 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in minimally invasive spine procedures
    • First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
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Erhan Arslan

  • Leading doctor for Discectomy
  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery, including discectomy, at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
    • Expert in spinal cord and disc herniation surgeries
    • Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
    • Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
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Abdulaziz Temiz

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Bursa
  • Specializes in spine surgery at Turan Turan Health Group, with expertise in robotic and minimally invasive techniques.

    • Trained in advanced trauma and orthopedic surgery techniques
    • Member of Spine Intervention Society
    • Published research on spine biomechanics in Turkish Neurosurgery journal
    • Certified in robotic joint replacement systems
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in spinal surgery with extensive experience at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center in Istanbul.

    • Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery practice
    • Expert in minimally invasive techniques for herniated discs
    • Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman – Turkey's premier neurosurgery training hospital
    • Published research on spinal surgery outcomes
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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on advanced techniques for spinal procedures.

    • Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
    • Expert in neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation techniques
    • Published 46 international articles on neurosurgical outcomes
    • Rector of Atlas University with leadership in neurosurgical education
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Yunus Uysal

  • Leading doctor for Discectomy
  • 13 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Bursa
  • Dr. Uysal specializes in advanced spinal surgery techniques, including discectomy, at Turan Turan Health Group.

    • Trained in Basic and Advanced Spinal Surgery by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    • Completed specialized programs in hip and knee robotic replacement surgery
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    • Participated in the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
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Musa Boztepe

  • 37 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Musa Boztepe specializes in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery, with training from leading Turkish institutions.

    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Attended specialized courses in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery
    • Completed training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
    • Participated in Marmara University symposiums on pediatric orthopedics
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including discectomies, with decades of experience at top institutions like Marmara University.

    • Over 34 years of experience performing spinal surgeries
    • Expert in minimally invasive techniques for spinal cord injuries
    • Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
    • Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies
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Emad Abdallah

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Bursa
  • Dr. Emad Abdallah specializes in minimally invasive spine solutions, including advanced discectomy techniques at Turan Turan Health Group.

    • Residency trained at Balıkesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital
    • Published research on lumbar disc herniation in Turk Neurosurg
    • Completed advanced training in minimally invasive spinal surgery
    • Thesis focused on innovative spinal cord injury treatments
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Bugra Bilge Keseroglu

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries – Dr. Keseroglu brings advanced techniques to urological procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

    • Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
    • Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy
    • Skilled in HOLEP surgery for prostate conditions
    • Performs all types of female incontinence surgeries
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Savas Ceylan

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • 32 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
    • Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
    • Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
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Necati Kaplan

  • 25 years of experience
  • 60000+ treatments performed
  • Location: Turkey, Tekirdag
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

    He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

    He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in brain and nerve procedures.

    • Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine-related procedures
    • Held faculty positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital
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Selman Dogan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery, including discectomies, with extensive training in orthopedic and trauma procedures at top Turkish hospitals.

    • Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
    • Trained in orthopedic oncology at Medeniyet University
    • Specializes in sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries
    • Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures
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Bookimed Insights: Top Discectomy Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 41 requests for Discectomy in Turkey, collaborating with 66 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#114 years of experienceSpinal conditions and herniated discsSpecializes in spinal surgeries with over 1,000 procedures. Expert in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for joints.
Turkey
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#27 years of experienceBrain and spine disordersSpecializes in complex brain and spine conditions for adults and children. Trained at Marmara University with hands-on experience in diverse healthcare environments.
Turkey
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#330 years of experienceHerniated disc surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries with a focus on herniated discs. Award-winning neurosurgeon recognized by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society.
Turkey
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#419 years of experienceMinimally invasive discectomyTrained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic – specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures. Published research on percutaneous pars repair techniques.
Turkey
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#535 years of experienceLumbar and neck herniasExpert in spine surgery with a focus on hernias – combines surgical precision with extensive hospital leadership experience. Recognized for neurosurgery research.
Turkey
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#624 years of experienceEndoscopic lumbar disc surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for spinal disc issues. Awarded first place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam.
Turkey
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#719 years of experienceMinimally invasive discectomySpecializes in minimally invasive techniques for spinal conditions. Professor with research published on neurosurgical outcomes. Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital.
Turkey
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#814 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine surgeryExpert in robotic-assisted techniques & minimally invasive spine procedures. Published researcher on spine biomechanics. Member of Spine Intervention Society.
Turkey
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#923 years of experienceComplex spinal conditionsFocuses exclusively on neurosurgery with spinal subspecialty – trained at Turkey's top neurosurgery program. Published researcher on surgical techniques.
Turkey
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#1030 years of experienceComplex spinal proceduresInternationally recognized for deep brain stimulation research and techniques. Founding member of International Deep Brain Stimulation Association and board member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
Turkey
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FAQ

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

How can I verify the credentials of a discectomy surgeon in Turkey?

Qualified discectomy surgeons in Turkey hold Turkish Medical Association (TTB) registration and neurosurgery board certification. Top specialists often have fellowships from international bodies like the European Board of Neurosurgery. Bookimed handles the verification of all medical licenses and specialized training for international patients.

  • Board certification: Surgeons hold specialized certificates from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society or orthopedics boards.
  • Facility licensing: Clinics must possess an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from USHAŞ.
  • Academic credentials: Many leading neurosurgeons published over 50 research papers in international medical journals.
  • Global affiliations: Elite doctors maintain membership in the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that premier Turkish surgeons often possess over 20 years of experience. For instance, Dr. Onur Yaman at Memorial Bahçelievler has 25+ years in complex spine care. These specialists frequently combine local expertise with international training from hospitals in Europe or America.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that coordinators provide detailed CVs and verification documents before travel begins. They feel relieved when seeing the official Ministry of Health certificates at clinic receptions. Many mention that video calls with surgeons helped confirm their expertise and surgical plan.

What type of specialist should I look for to perform my discectomy?

Look for a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon with dedicated fellowship training in spine surgery. Qualified specialists in Turkey often hold Turkish Board certification. They focus on the musculoskeletal system or delicate nerve structures. Both specialties are equally prepared to perform successful discectomy procedures.

  • Neurosurgeons: They specialize in operating inside the spinal canal and handling nerves.
  • Orthopedic surgeons: These doctors focus on spinal alignment and structural stability of bones.
  • Fellowship training: Top specialists complete extra training focused solely on complex spine cases.
  • Technique expertise: Look for surgeons skilled in endoscopic or minimally invasive surgical methods.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows Turkish spine surgeons frequently possess international academic backgrounds. Dr. Onur Yaman at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital has over 20 years of experience. He serves as a professor and has published 100+ scientific articles. This academic focus typically indicates a surgeon who handles complex revisions and new techniques.

Patient Consensus: Patients are often surprised by the immediate relief from nerve pain after surgery. They note that the translators help them feel comfortable during the process. Many say they could walk shortly after their minimally invasive procedures.

What key questions should I ask a Turkish discectomy surgeon during consultation?

When consulting Turkish discectomy surgeons, ask about their international fellowships and board certifications. Confirm the hospital has JCI accreditation for safety. Inquire about the specific surgical technique like microdiscectomy. Ask for a clear timeline for flying home safely and recovering from spine surgery.

  • Surgical specialization: Ask if they hold European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) certification.
  • Procedural technique: Request details on endoscopic versus microdiscectomy options for your case.
  • Experience level: Inquire about their total number of completed spine procedures.
  • Recovery timeline: Ask exactly how many days are needed before flying home.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Our data shows most top Turkish spine surgeons also teach at universities. For example, Dr. Onur Yaman at Memorial Bahçelievler has over 20 years of experience. Choosing a surgeon who publishes research often leads to more modern technique options. These academic roles typically indicate deep expertise in complex herniated disk cases.

Patient Consensus: Patients mention feeling relieved when surgeons explain the 'no bending or twisting' rules clearly. They often feel surprised by how quickly they can walk after the procedure. Many note that having a clear follow-up plan helps reduce anxiety for the flight back.

How can I be sure the surgeon follows international safety standards?

Qualified spine surgeons in Turkey follow international safety standards by holding board certifications and practicing in JCI-accredited hospitals. These specialists participate in global societies like Eurospine. They also use the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist to maintain high standards during complex discectomy procedures.

  • International accreditation: Leading clinics hold Joint Commission International (JCI) gold seal certification.
  • Specialized certification: Top neurosurgeons are members of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
  • Standardized protocols: Surgical teams perform 'Time Out' checks before every discectomy incision.
  • Academic credentials: Many doctors hold Associate Professor or Professor titles with 20+ years experience.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that top Turkish neurosurgeons often complete fellowships in Germany or the USA. Dr. Onur Yaman at Memorial Bahcelievler and Dr. Serdar Kahraman at Anadolu Medical Center hold significant international training. This global exposure ensures they apply the latest minimally invasive safety techniques.

Patient Consensus: Patients note how the surgical team verified their identity multiple times before the procedure. They felt safe seeing the clean, modern hospital environment and professional staff. The clear explanation of the recovery steps gave them peace of mind.

How will the medical team communicate with me if I don’t speak Turkish?

Medical teams use English-speaking staff and professional translators to bridge the language gap. Many surgeons trained internationally and speak fluent English. Hospitals provide dedicated international units to support you. Translators assist during consultations and help with your treatment documents.

  • International departments: Clinics have units dedicated to helping patients who speak foreign languages.
  • English-speaking surgeons: Many discectomy specialists completed fellowships in the United States or Europe.
  • Language assistance: Professional translators attend your appointments to explain complex medical terms.
  • Translated documents: Patients receive medical reports and recovery instructions in their native language.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that top clinics integrate translation services directly into the care package. Bookimed coordinators manage your schedule so a translator is always present. This includes airport transfers, hospital check-ins, and all surgeon meetings during your stay.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that their surgeons spoke great English and explained everything clearly. They felt comfortable because the support team handled all the logistics. Many were surprised that language was never a problem during their hospital stay.