Best Spina Bifida surgery doctors: TOP 14 doctors

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery and sports traumatology, bringing extensive expertise to complex spine conditions like spina bifida at Hisar Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics with fellowship in orthopedic oncology
• Manages trauma treatments of spine and extremities
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Specializes in pediatric conditions including hip dysplasia

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in Spine Surgery, including complex Spina Bifida cases, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed specialty training at University of Health Sciences
• Expertise in Trauma Surgery and Arthroplasty
• TUBITAK XI. Technology Awards Finalist in 2014
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir is an expert in neurosurgery with a specialized focus on spinal conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgeries
• Ranked 1st in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Handles complex spine tumors and fractures

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including spina bifida, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience. His research on spinal cord injuries has earned multiple awards.

• Completed fellowship in spinal cord injury at University of Toronto
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine organizations

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex spinal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous techniques
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe brain and spine conditions
• Trained in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy at top international institutions
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgery topics

Dr. Hakan Ozalp specializes in neurosurgery with training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

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

• Dr. Erkam Komurcu specializes in Spina Bifida surgery and advanced spinal treatments.
• Performs innovative techniques: fetal surgery, minimally invasive repair, and neurosurgical interventions.
• International practice in the United States (UCLA Spine Center) and Turkey, enhancing his expertise.
• Holds a Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology –Training Council (TOTEK) – BOARD certificate since 2010.
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Spine Surgery Branch.
• Offers online consultations for Spina Bifida care and surgical planning.
• Fluent in Turkish and knowledgeable in English, facilitating communication with a diverse patient base.

Performed 5,000+ successful surgeries, including unique techniques like the PURED method for spinal conditions. Dr. Aghayev holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specializes in complex spine diseases and syndromes
• Holds patents for bone fusion systems and expandable cages
• Published 50+ scientific papers
• Completed a Spinal Oncology Fellowship in the US

Dr. Yunus Uysal is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in arthroplasty, spinal surgery, and trauma. He has completed advanced training in hip and knee robotic replacement in Luxembourg. He has also trained in arthroplasty, developmental hip dysplasia, spinal surgery, arthroscopy, and trauma through top international and Turkish programs.

Dr. Uysal is accredited by the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, ICJR, and TOTBID. He holds several certifications and has a strong record of successful surgeries in joint reconstruction and orthopedic trauma.

Dr. Teyyub Hesenov specializes in neurosurgery at Melhem International Hospital, with extensive training in complex spinal conditions.

• Graduated from Dokuz Eylul University and completed advanced neurosurgery training at Marmara University
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in specialized cadaver courses for cranial base surgery
• Worked at prestigious hospitals including Bahcesehir University Medical Park
• Active member of neurosurgery scientific communities with international presentations

Over 35 years of neurosurgery experience – Prof. Rochkind specializes in minimally invasive techniques for spinal and peripheral nerve conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in peripheral nerve microsurgery and spinal surgery
• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Canada's Hospital for Sick Children
• Uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies for complex operations
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies

Head of Neurosurgery at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – Dr. Hinojosa specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with over 20 years of experience.

• Trained in fetal surgery at Federal University of São Paulo
• President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (SENEP)
• Author of 93 scientific publications in neurosurgery
• Member of European and International Pediatric Neurosurgery Societies

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.