Best Spine Surgeons & Specialists in Turkey

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Listing 27 verified top Spine Surgeons & Specialists in Turkey, experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.

Prof. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

Prof. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
24+ years of experience
Professor
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  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR is a coveted Neurosurgeon at Medical Park Hospital, Antalya. 
  • His area of interest lies in Lumbar Hernia, Neck Hernia, Endoscopic Brain Surgery, Brain & Vascular Aneurysm Surgery, Spine Tumors, Spine Fractures, and Brain Tumors. 
  • After successfully completing his undergraduate studies, Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR achieved his medical degree from Hacettepe University in 1995 and received the title of ‘Doctor of Medicine’. 
  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR completed his specialization in Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2002. 
  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR has worked in the Department of Neurosurgery in Baskent University during 2000-2017. 
  • In 2008, Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR received a proficiency certificate in Turkish Neurological Society board exam and achieved the title of ‘Associate Professor’ in 2012. 
  • In 2019, Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR was appointed as a Professor in Neurosurgery Department in Istinye University. 
  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR has achieved certifications from various prestigious institutions. 
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  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR is a coveted Neurosurgeon at Medical Park Hospital, Antalya. 
  • His area of interest lies in Lumbar Hernia, Neck Hernia, Endoscopic Brain Surgery, Brain & Vascular Aneurysm Surgery, Spine Tumors, Spine Fractures, and Brain Tumors. 
  • After successfully completing his undergraduate studies, Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR achieved his medical degree from Hacettepe University in 1995 and received the title of ‘Doctor of Medicine’. 
  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR completed his specialization in Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2002. 
  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR has worked in the Department of Neurosurgery in Baskent University during 2000-2017. 
  • In 2008, Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR received a proficiency certificate in Turkish Neurological Society board exam and achieved the title of ‘Associate Professor’ in 2012. 
  • In 2019, Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR was appointed as a Professor in Neurosurgery Department in Istinye University. 
  • Professor Dr. Hasan Özgür ÖZDEMİR has achieved certifications from various prestigious institutions. 
DR. ZAFER ORKUN TOKTAŞ

DR. ZAFER ORKUN TOKTAŞ

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
21+ years of experience
Associate Professor
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  • DR. ZAFER ORKUN TOKTAŞ is a reputable neurologist and has an experience of more than 17 years.
  • Most of this work is devoted to enhancing the fitness of populations via the development of new strategies and strategies with the intention to help do away with certain health disorders.
  • He has expertise in Glioma, Spinal surgery, Herniated disc, Neck hernia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Head injuries, Spinal surgery, and Hydrocephalus.
  • In 2014, Assoc. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktaş performed scientific studies on spinal cord tumors at Harvard University.
  • He has many scientific publications in both International as well as national journals.
  • He has a medical membership association with Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Turkish Spine Association, North American Spine Society, and Nervous System Surgery Association.
  • His research interest lies in neurodegenerative diseases.
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  • DR. ZAFER ORKUN TOKTAŞ is a reputable neurologist and has an experience of more than 17 years.
  • Most of this work is devoted to enhancing the fitness of populations via the development of new strategies and strategies with the intention to help do away with certain health disorders.
  • He has expertise in Glioma, Spinal surgery, Herniated disc, Neck hernia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Head injuries, Spinal surgery, and Hydrocephalus.
  • In 2014, Assoc. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktaş performed scientific studies on spinal cord tumors at Harvard University.
  • He has many scientific publications in both International as well as national journals.
  • He has a medical membership association with Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Turkish Spine Association, North American Spine Society, and Nervous System Surgery Association.
  • His research interest lies in neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. Selman Dogan

Dr. Selman Dogan

Spine Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
Associate Professor
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Selman DOĞAN is a renowned Orthopedist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul.
  • He has several years of experience in treating and managing skeletal deformities.
  • Prior to working with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, he has been associated with several medical institutions in the past. 
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  • Dr. Selman DOĞAN is a renowned Orthopedist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul.
  • He has several years of experience in treating and managing skeletal deformities.
  • Prior to working with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, he has been associated with several medical institutions in the past. 
Dr. Abdulaziz Temiz

Dr. Abdulaziz Temiz

Hip Specialist
Bursa, Turkey
12+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Abdulaziz Temiz is a reputed Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist with 12 years of experience.
  • He specializes in performing arthroscopic surgeries, spine surgery, joint prosthesis surgeries, trauma surgery, and deformity surgery.
  • He earned his bachelor's from Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2011.
  • Later, he obtained a specialization from Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
  • He is a respected member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association and Turkish Medical Association.
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  • Dr. Abdulaziz Temiz is a reputed Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist with 12 years of experience.
  • He specializes in performing arthroscopic surgeries, spine surgery, joint prosthesis surgeries, trauma surgery, and deformity surgery.
  • He earned his bachelor's from Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2011.
  • Later, he obtained a specialization from Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
  • He is a respected member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association and Turkish Medical Association.

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Dr. Sabri Zafer Kacmaz

Dr. Sabri Zafer Kacmaz

Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
Izmir, Turkey
27+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Sabri Zafer Kacmaz is a well-known Orthopaedic and Traumatologist.
  • He has 24 years of experience in treating patients with joint problems.
  • His areas of expertise are Traumatology, Spine Surgery, and Sports Medicine.
  • He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery, Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council, and Society of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) application in musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Many patients recommend him because of satisfactory results.
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  • Dr. Sabri Zafer Kacmaz is a well-known Orthopaedic and Traumatologist.
  • He has 24 years of experience in treating patients with joint problems.
  • His areas of expertise are Traumatology, Spine Surgery, and Sports Medicine.
  • He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery, Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council, and Society of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) application in musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Many patients recommend him because of satisfactory results.
Dr. John Tokmak

Dr. John Tokmak

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
23+ years of experience
Associate Professor
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  • Dr. John Tokmak is a highly skilled and prominent Neurosurgeon with 21+ years of experience.
  • He completed his graduation from the Ministry of Health Istanbul Okmeydani Education Research Hospital, in 2001.
  • Dr. John Tokmak specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases.
  • He is a proud member of the Turkish Neuroir Association, Turkish Medical Association, and Turkish Neuroirurgy Association Spinal And Periferic Nerve Group.
  • Dr. John Tokmak performs several popular procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain Tumour Treatment, Craniotomy, and many more.
  • He is well trained to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety.
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  • Dr. John Tokmak is a highly skilled and prominent Neurosurgeon with 21+ years of experience.
  • He completed his graduation from the Ministry of Health Istanbul Okmeydani Education Research Hospital, in 2001.
  • Dr. John Tokmak specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases.
  • He is a proud member of the Turkish Neuroir Association, Turkish Medical Association, and Turkish Neuroirurgy Association Spinal And Periferic Nerve Group.
  • Dr. John Tokmak performs several popular procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain Tumour Treatment, Craniotomy, and many more.
  • He is well trained to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety.
Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan

Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
36+ years of experience
Chairman
4.8 (124 Ratings)
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  • Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan is a neurosurgeon with more than 31 years of experience. 
  • He is a leading neurosurgeon for general neurosurgery and epilepsy operation in children.
  • Dr. Akalan has expertise in treating glioma, epilepsy, movement disorders, skull injuries, nervous disorders, spine tumors, herniation, and other brain and spine problems. 
  • Dr. Akalan has published 117 scientific papers in international and national editions. 
  • He co-authors the book ‘Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery.
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  • Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan is a neurosurgeon with more than 31 years of experience. 
  • He is a leading neurosurgeon for general neurosurgery and epilepsy operation in children.
  • Dr. Akalan has expertise in treating glioma, epilepsy, movement disorders, skull injuries, nervous disorders, spine tumors, herniation, and other brain and spine problems. 
  • Dr. Akalan has published 117 scientific papers in international and national editions. 
  • He co-authors the book ‘Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery.
Dr. Cagatay Ozturk

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
21+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • In practise for more than 20 years, Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is a skilled Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
  • He performs surgeries for Osteochondrosis, Acute Myelitis, Hip Joint Replacement, Knee Joint Replacement, Scoliosis, Osteomyelitis, Rupture of the Meniscus, Ligament Rupture and Aseptic Necrosis of the Hip Joint.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the North American Spine Society, the Minimally Invasive Spine Society, the Turkish Spine Society, and the Scoliosis Research Society.
  • Dr. Cagatay Ozturk gained his MBBS (1997) from Hacettepe University. 
  • He did his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology (2004) at Uludag University.
  • Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is the author of several publications and articles.

 

 

 

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  • In practise for more than 20 years, Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is a skilled Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
  • He performs surgeries for Osteochondrosis, Acute Myelitis, Hip Joint Replacement, Knee Joint Replacement, Scoliosis, Osteomyelitis, Rupture of the Meniscus, Ligament Rupture and Aseptic Necrosis of the Hip Joint.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the North American Spine Society, the Minimally Invasive Spine Society, the Turkish Spine Society, and the Scoliosis Research Society.
  • Dr. Cagatay Ozturk gained his MBBS (1997) from Hacettepe University. 
  • He did his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology (2004) at Uludag University.
  • Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is the author of several publications and articles.

 

 

 

Prof. Savas Ceylan

Prof. Savas Ceylan

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
43+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Prof. Savas Ceylan is a well-known Neurosurgeon in Turkey.
  • With a tremendous 43 years of experience in Brain and Nerve Surgery, he specializes in Brain Tumor Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, and Spinal Surgeries.
  • He completed his MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University in 1981.
  • After that, he pursued an MD from the Faculty of Medicine Specialization at Karadeniz Technical University in 1987.
  • Prof. Ceylan also received prestigious awards, like the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award, 2016, and the Kocaeli University Scientific Publication Award, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011.
  • He is a member of reputed organizations such as the WFNS Skull Base Committee, Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica, Nervous System Surgery Association, and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
  • He has also served as an Asst. Assoc. Dr. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. at the  Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University.
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  • Prof. Savas Ceylan is a well-known Neurosurgeon in Turkey.
  • With a tremendous 43 years of experience in Brain and Nerve Surgery, he specializes in Brain Tumor Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, and Spinal Surgeries.
  • He completed his MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University in 1981.
  • After that, he pursued an MD from the Faculty of Medicine Specialization at Karadeniz Technical University in 1987.
  • Prof. Ceylan also received prestigious awards, like the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award, 2016, and the Kocaeli University Scientific Publication Award, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011.
  • He is a member of reputed organizations such as the WFNS Skull Base Committee, Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica, Nervous System Surgery Association, and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
  • He has also served as an Asst. Assoc. Dr. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. at the  Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University.
Dr. Burak Orhan

Dr. Burak Orhan

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
21+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Burak Orhan is an eminent Neurosurgeon, practicing  for more than 20 years.
  • His area of expertise is Spine Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery.
  • Dr. Burak completed his graduation from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1997. After this, he completed his specialized training in Neurosurgery at the same institute in 2002.
  • He is also associated with organizations like the Turkish Society of Hematology, the Hematology Specialization Association, and the European Society of Hematology.
  • He published research articles in well-reputed National and International journals.
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  • Dr. Burak Orhan is an eminent Neurosurgeon, practicing  for more than 20 years.
  • His area of expertise is Spine Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery.
  • Dr. Burak completed his graduation from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1997. After this, he completed his specialized training in Neurosurgery at the same institute in 2002.
  • He is also associated with organizations like the Turkish Society of Hematology, the Hematology Specialization Association, and the European Society of Hematology.
  • He published research articles in well-reputed National and International journals.
Dr.Ilya Pekarsky

Dr.Ilya Pekarsky

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
25+ years of experience
Consultant
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr.Ilya Pekarsky is amongst the top-rated Neurosurgeons in the world. 
  • He is currently working with the Medical Park Healthcare group. 
  • Dr.Ilya Pekarsky completed his graduation from the Russian National Research Medical University and upgraded his further qualification from prestigious institutions in the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria. 
  • His expertise lies in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of herniated discs, scoliosis, disc space narrowing, and neurosurgical rehabilitation.
  • He performs around 60 surgeries every month. 
  • He is an active member of various organizations including the Israeli Orthopedic Association (IOA), Israeli Spine Society, and Spine Society of Europe.
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  • Dr.Ilya Pekarsky is amongst the top-rated Neurosurgeons in the world. 
  • He is currently working with the Medical Park Healthcare group. 
  • Dr.Ilya Pekarsky completed his graduation from the Russian National Research Medical University and upgraded his further qualification from prestigious institutions in the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria. 
  • His expertise lies in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of herniated discs, scoliosis, disc space narrowing, and neurosurgical rehabilitation.
  • He performs around 60 surgeries every month. 
  • He is an active member of various organizations including the Israeli Orthopedic Association (IOA), Israeli Spine Society, and Spine Society of Europe.
Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer

Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer

Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
42+ years of experience
HOD
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer is a renowned Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 37 years.
  • He is adept at performing Brain and Spine Surgery.
  • His area of specialization covers biomechanics of the spine and dynamic stabilization of the spine.
  • He has taken the patent of spinal products used in spinal surgery.
  • He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include Eurospine, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISAS), International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery–Turkey Chapter, Cervical Research Society (CRS), The International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS), and Middle East Spine Society (MESS) etc.
  • The doctor has been involved in research and has authored or co‐authored over 200 papers and written 24 book chapters.
  • He is also the editor of 7 books and a referee at Spine Journal, World Neurosurgery, Turkish Neurosurgery and Case Reports in Orthopaedics.
  • He has completed Medical Doctor Training from Ataturk University, 1969-1976. Thereafter, he pursued Neurosurgery Specialist Training from Hacettepe University Department of Neurosurgery, 1977-1982.
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  • Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer is a renowned Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 37 years.
  • He is adept at performing Brain and Spine Surgery.
  • His area of specialization covers biomechanics of the spine and dynamic stabilization of the spine.
  • He has taken the patent of spinal products used in spinal surgery.
  • He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include Eurospine, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISAS), International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery–Turkey Chapter, Cervical Research Society (CRS), The International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS), and Middle East Spine Society (MESS) etc.
  • The doctor has been involved in research and has authored or co‐authored over 200 papers and written 24 book chapters.
  • He is also the editor of 7 books and a referee at Spine Journal, World Neurosurgery, Turkish Neurosurgery and Case Reports in Orthopaedics.
  • He has completed Medical Doctor Training from Ataturk University, 1969-1976. Thereafter, he pursued Neurosurgery Specialist Training from Hacettepe University Department of Neurosurgery, 1977-1982.

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