Page 2 - Best ApiFix system implantation doctors: TOP 26 doctors

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.

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years specializing in spine surgery
• Trained at Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University's medical faculty
• Pioneer in innovative surgical techniques for scoliosis

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including ApiFix system implantation, with extensive research in spinal cord injuries and deformities.

• Performed surgeries for spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis
• Conducted research on stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Published 65 international scientific articles and 35 national ones
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Marmara University

Dr. Demiralp brings extensive expertise in orthopedic oncology and trauma surgery, with specialized training at Mayo Clinic.

• Over 20 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specialized in external fixation techniques for complex cases
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic societies including TOTBİD and TMSTS
• Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma Graduate Program

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including ApiFix system implantation, at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar disc and cervical disc surgeries
• Ranked 1st in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Specializes in spine tumors and fractures

Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on ApiFix system implantation at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Expertise in pediatric neurosurgery and complex spine conditions
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital – one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research on nerve stimulation