Best spinal surgeons: TOP 409 doctors

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Jurij Kseniuk
Spine neurosurgeon
26 years of experience
4.7
53 reviews
Poland, Warsaw
Carolina Hospital

Jurij Kseniuk

Spine neurosurgeon
26 years of experience
  • Specializes in minimally invasive and classic spine surgery.
  • International practice in Ukraine at the Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov.
  • Twice winner of Vexim Rebalancing Spine competition for clinical cases.
  • Member of Polish Society of Spine Surgery, indicating specialist expertise.
  • Part of AO Spine, a global community of spine surgeons.
  • Offers online consultations for spinal surgery conditions.
  • Graduated from the Medical University of Lviv.
  • Performs surgeries for herniated discs, spinal deformities, and tumors.
  • Employs pain management techniques in spinal treatments.
  • Uses corrective surgery for post-operative complications.
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  • Specializes in minimally invasive and classic spine surgery.
  • International practice in Ukraine at the Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov.
  • Twice winner of Vexim Rebalancing Spine competition for clinical cases.
  • Member of Polish Society of Spine Surgery, indicating specialist expertise.
  • Part of AO Spine, a global community of spine surgeons.
  • Offers online consultations for spinal surgery conditions.
  • Graduated from the Medical University of Lviv.
  • Performs surgeries for herniated discs, spinal deformities, and tumors.
  • Employs pain management techniques in spinal treatments.
  • Uses corrective surgery for post-operative complications.
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Gursel Saka
Orthopedic spine surgeon
27 years of experience
4.5
143 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Gursel Saka

Orthopedic spine surgeon
27 years of experience
  • Specializes in Spinal Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
  • Focus on spinal procedures: fusion, discectomy, laminectomy, and scoliosis correction.
  • International practice includes training in multiple countries.
  • Recognized for successful outcomes in spine surgery.
  • Associate Professor at Health Sciences University.
  • Holds certification in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
  • Professional memberships in orthopedic and spinal surgery societies.
  • Offers online consultations for spinal surgery concerns.
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  • Specializes in Spinal Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
  • Focus on spinal procedures: fusion, discectomy, laminectomy, and scoliosis correction.
  • International practice includes training in multiple countries.
  • Recognized for successful outcomes in spine surgery.
  • Associate Professor at Health Sciences University.
  • Holds certification in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
  • Professional memberships in orthopedic and spinal surgery societies.
  • Offers online consultations for spinal surgery concerns.
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4.5
143 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Herniated disc surgery $4000
Discectomy $2800 - $4700
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Selman Dogan
Orthopedic spine surgeon
18 years of experience
4.5
143 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Selman Dogan

Orthopedic spine surgeon
18 years of experience
  • Specializes in Spinal Surgery, including trauma and deformity corrections.
  • Trained internationally, with practice in Turkey and various other countries.
  • Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spinal Traumatology.
  • Member of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology associations.
  • Offers online consultations for Spinal Surgery concerns.
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  • Specializes in Spinal Surgery, including trauma and deformity corrections.
  • Trained internationally, with practice in Turkey and various other countries.
  • Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spinal Traumatology.
  • Member of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology associations.
  • Offers online consultations for Spinal Surgery concerns.
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4.5
143 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Herniated disc surgery $4000
Discectomy $2800 - $4700
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Erden Erturer
Orthopedic surgeon
28 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Erden Erturer

Orthopedic surgeon
28 years of experience
Dr. Erden Erturer is an orthopedic surgeon with over 26 years of experience, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology. He provides various operations including herniated disc surgery, knee arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy. His expertise also includes orthopedic traumatology, hand surgery, knee replacement, and spine surgery. Dr. Erturer is a member of several professional societies and has contributed to medical research with papers published in renowned journals.Read more
Dr. Erden Erturer is an orthopedic surgeon with over 26 years of experience, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology. He provides various operations including herniated disc surgery, knee arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy. His expertise also includes orthopedic traumatology, hand surgery, knee replacement, and spine surgery. Dr. Erturer is a member of several professional societies and has contributed to medical research with papers published in renowned journals.
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Dr Lazar Laszlo
Spine neurosurgeon
53 years of experience
3.8
10 reviews
Hungary, Budapest
Liv Duna Medical Center

Dr Lazar Laszlo

Spine neurosurgeon
53 years of experience

SPECIAL PROCEDURES:

  • Introduction of laser spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive microscopic spine surgery as part of one-day care

 

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Video clinic

Memberships

Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery

Awards, recognitions

In 1981, he was awarded an honorary professorship in Japan, an Outstanding Doctor award, and was featured in the Video Portrait Hall of Outstanding Persons.

International experience

Study trips to many European countries and Japan, giving more than 100 lectures at national and international congresses

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SPECIAL PROCEDURES:

  • Introduction of laser spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive microscopic spine surgery as part of one-day care

 

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Video clinic

Memberships

Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery

Awards, recognitions

In 1981, he was awarded an honorary professorship in Japan, an Outstanding Doctor award, and was featured in the Video Portrait Hall of Outstanding Persons.

International experience

Study trips to many European countries and Japan, giving more than 100 lectures at national and international congresses

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Orhun Mete Cevik
Neurosurgeon
11 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Orhun Mete Cevik

Neurosurgeon
11 years of experience

Specializations

 

Vertebra Surgery

Cranial Surgery

Emergency Trauma Surgery

⁠Spine Surgery Instability

⁠Brain Tumors Surgery

Lumbar and Cervical Hernias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Specializations

 

Vertebra Surgery

Cranial Surgery

Emergency Trauma Surgery

⁠Spine Surgery Instability

⁠Brain Tumors Surgery

Lumbar and Cervical Hernias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Herniated disc surgery $13784
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Pablo Clavel
4.3
6 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona
  • Specializes in Spinal Surgery, including Laminectomy, Kyphoplasty, and more.
  • International practice in the US and Spain, notably Emory and UC San Diego.
  • No specific Spinal Surgery success rates provided in the biography.
  • No ranking information provided for Spinal Surgery specialization.
  • Holds medical degrees from prestigious American colleges.
  • No specific professional memberships detailed for Spinal Surgery.
  • Offers remote consultations for Spinal Surgery concerns.
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  • Specializes in Spinal Surgery, including Laminectomy, Kyphoplasty, and more.
  • International practice in the US and Spain, notably Emory and UC San Diego.
  • No specific Spinal Surgery success rates provided in the biography.
  • No ranking information provided for Spinal Surgery specialization.
  • Holds medical degrees from prestigious American colleges.
  • No specific professional memberships detailed for Spinal Surgery.
  • Offers remote consultations for Spinal Surgery concerns.
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Sait Ozturk
Spine neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Sait Ozturk

Spine neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Sait Ozturk is an Associate Professor and a Neurosurgeon who specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS) and brain pacemaker surgery. He has successfully performed these highly specialized and technologically advanced surgeries at a limited number of centers around the world. Dr. Ozturk also performs Discectomy, Spina Bifid surgery, Laminectomy, Herniated disc surgery, Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic, and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.Read more
Dr. Sait Ozturk is an Associate Professor and a Neurosurgeon who specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS) and brain pacemaker surgery. He has successfully performed these highly specialized and technologically advanced surgeries at a limited number of centers around the world. Dr. Ozturk also performs Discectomy, Spina Bifid surgery, Laminectomy, Herniated disc surgery, Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic, and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.
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Samet Erinc
Orthopedic spine surgeon
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Samet Erinc

Orthopedic spine surgeon
8 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Spine surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Childhood spinal diseases
  • Degenerative spine diseases
  • Lumbar cervical disc herniation
  • Knee hip joint disorders
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery

 

  • Education and Specialization
  • 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

 

  • Experience
  • 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
  • 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

 

  • Courses and Certificates
  • 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
  • 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
  • 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
  • AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
  • 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
  • 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

 

  • Professional Memberships
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
  • Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber
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  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Spine surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Childhood spinal diseases
  • Degenerative spine diseases
  • Lumbar cervical disc herniation
  • Knee hip joint disorders
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery

 

  • Education and Specialization
  • 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

 

  • Experience
  • 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
  • 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

 

  • Courses and Certificates
  • 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
  • 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
  • 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
  • AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
  • 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
  • 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

 

  • Professional Memberships
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
  • Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber
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Bilgehan Bilge
Spine neurosurgeon
27 years of experience

Bilgehan Bilge

Spine neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uniqacare Clinic
Yunus Uysal
Orthopedist
11 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Bursa
Turan Turan Health Group

Yunus Uysal

Orthopedist
11 years of experience

Dr. X has attended training programs in advanced arthroplasty, developmental hip dysplasia, basic and advanced spinal surgery, basic arthroscopy, basic trauma, and core training. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

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Dr. X has attended training programs in advanced arthroplasty, developmental hip dysplasia, basic and advanced spinal surgery, basic arthroscopy, basic trauma, and core training. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Kyphoplasty $7000 - $9000
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion $8300 - $15000
Vertebral plastic $5000
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Huseyin Ubeyli
Orthopedic spine surgeon
24 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios St. Georg Hospital

Huseyin Ubeyli

Orthopedic spine surgeon
24 years of experience

Spinal surgeon, orthopedist

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Spinal surgeon, orthopedist

Juan Bustamante
Orthopedic spine surgeon
36 years of experience
4.1
21 reviews
Mexico, Mexicali
Hospital de la Familia

Juan Bustamante

Orthopedic spine surgeon
36 years of experience
Dr. Juan Antonio Bustamante is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon with over 35 years of practice. He specializes in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Sports Medicine and is a respected member of various professional societies. His contributions to the medical field are evident through his numerous publications.Read more
Dr. Juan Antonio Bustamante is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon with over 35 years of practice. He specializes in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Sports Medicine and is a respected member of various professional societies. His contributions to the medical field are evident through his numerous publications.
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4.1
21 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Herniated disc surgery $10750
Foraminotomy $10750
Manimally invasive fusion surgery $7000 - $20000
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Hakan Ozalp
Spine neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Hakan Ozalp

Spine neurosurgeon
32 years of experience

Experience

2019 – 2019

  • University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

  • MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

  • ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

  • DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

  • AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

  • GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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Experience

2019 – 2019

  • University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

  • MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

  • ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

  • DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

  • AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

  • GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vertebral plastic $9000 - $13000
Surgical treatment of scoliosis $18000 - $25000
Discectomy $3000 - $4000
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Cevdet Gokcek
Spine neurosurgeon
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Cevdet Gokcek

Spine neurosurgeon
12 years of experience

Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

 

Work History

2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

• He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

• He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

• Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

• He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

• He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

• Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries.

• Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

• Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

• Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

• Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

• Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

• Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

• Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

• Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

• Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

• Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

Education

1982-09 - 1988-08

M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

1988-11 - 1994-05

Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

University of Health Sciences - Ankara

6 years of neurosurgery training.

• My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

1995-05 - 1995-07

Neuroscience

The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

Ankara

I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

1998-04 - 2019-05

Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

Michigan USA

2012-05 - 2012-05

Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

Ghent, Belgium

I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

 

Skills

Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

Neuronavigation – Excellent

 

Certifications

1995-04 Microsurgery

2012-05 Endoscopy

 

Languages

Turkish - Native

English - Advanced

Arabic - Novice

 

Affiliations

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Turkish Medical Association

 

Accomplishments

• Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

 

Interests and operations I perform

Vascular diseases of brain

Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

Traumas of brain and spine

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

canal disease surgery

Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

Hydrocephalus surgery

Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

neurosurgery)

Peripheral nerve surgery

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Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

 

Work History

2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

• He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

• He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

• Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

• He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

• He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

• Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries.

• Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

• Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

• Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

• Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

• Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

• Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

• Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

• Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

• Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

• Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

Education

1982-09 - 1988-08

M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

1988-11 - 1994-05

Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

University of Health Sciences - Ankara

6 years of neurosurgery training.

• My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

1995-05 - 1995-07

Neuroscience

The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

Ankara

I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

1998-04 - 2019-05

Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

Michigan USA

2012-05 - 2012-05

Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

Ghent, Belgium

I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

 

Skills

Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

Neuronavigation – Excellent

 

Certifications

1995-04 Microsurgery

2012-05 Endoscopy

 

Languages

Turkish - Native

English - Advanced

Arabic - Novice

 

Affiliations

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Turkish Medical Association

 

Accomplishments

• Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

 

Interests and operations I perform

Vascular diseases of brain

Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

Traumas of brain and spine

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

canal disease surgery

Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

Hydrocephalus surgery

Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

neurosurgery)

Peripheral nerve surgery

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