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Best Spinal stenosis neurosurgeons in Istanbul: TOP 26 doctors

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Akin Akakin
Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Akin Akakin

Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
Dr. Akin Akakin is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey with over 20+ years of experience and expertise in a variety of areas including Far lateral disc surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Cerebrovascular diseases, Aneurysms, and more. He has a Doctorate Program from Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy, as well as published articles in conferences and journals.Read more
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Umut Dogu Akturk
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Umut Dogu Akturk

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

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Naci Karacaoglan
Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.5
462 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Naci Karacaoglan

Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in a wide range of procedures such as hair transplants, liposuction, vaginoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery. He has been recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey and has received an award from the Ministry of Health of Turkey as a 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert'. He is also a member of several international societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.Read more
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Mustafa Bozbuga
Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Mustafa Bozbuga

Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.Read more
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Baran Yilmaz
Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Baran Yilmaz

Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience

Education and Expertise

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

 

Professional Memberships

2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

2017 + Turkish Spine Association

2018 + AOSpine

 

Awards

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

 

Courses and Certificates

1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

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Kamran Aghayev
Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice

Kamran Aghayev

Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.Read more

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Tamer Tekin
Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Tamer Tekin Practice in Göztepe City Hospital

Tamer Tekin

Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience

Dr. Tamer Tekin is a distinguished Neurosurgeon who received his medical degree from Gülhane Military Medicine Faculty in 1999. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of spinal conditions and treatments, with particular focus on spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, and advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Tekin specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, laser discectomy, and various therapeutic interventions including spinal injections and kyphoplasty.

As a spine specialist, Dr. Tekin has developed significant expertise in complex procedures such as disc replacement and spine reconstruction. His practice extends to the treatment of spine tumors and infections, demonstrating his comprehensive approach to spinal care.

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Gürhan Adam
Interventional radiologist
20 years of experience
4.6
110 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Gürhan Adam

Interventional radiologist
20 years of experience

The doctor studied at Ege University from 1997 to 2004, followed by a specialization in interventional radiology at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital from 2005 to 2010. He has since worked in a variety of hospitals as a diagnostic and interventional radiology specialist, and is a member of the Turkish Radiology Society, the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology, the Turkish Medical Association and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society.

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Murat Tiftikci
Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Adatip Hospital

Murat Tiftikci

Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience

Specialization: Neurospinal Cord and Nerve Surgery

Foreign Language : English

Date of Birth: 03.02.1974

Education :

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997)
Fırat University Neurosurgery Specialization (1999-2004)

Experience:


Private Adatip Hospital (2004-2013)
Private Cihan Hospital (2013-2015)
Private Adatip Hospital (2015-...)

Memberships:


Sakarya Medical Chamber
Turkish Neurosurgery Association

 

 

 

 

 

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Adem Yilmaz
Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Adem Yilmaz

Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistate Hospital Istanbul
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Melih Ucer
Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Neurosurgery Istanbul

Melih Ucer

Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
Dr. Melih Ucer is a specialized Brain and Nerve Surgeon with a focus on Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Degenerative Spine Surgery, and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, among others. His career is marked by international practice in the USA and contributions to numerous scientific publications in the field of neurosurgery. He is also an associate professor as of 2021.Read more
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Hulya Sirazi
Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Romatem Move

Hulya Sirazi

Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
22 years of experience

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

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Gokmen Ozturk
Gastroenterologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
International Plus

Gokmen Ozturk

Gastroenterologist
25 years of experience

Professor Dr. Gökmen
General Surgeon

EDUCATION

  • 1994: Bursa Uludağ University - Faculty of Medicine, MD
  • 2000: Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization, MS

EXPERTISE

  • Gastric Bypass / RNY
  • Mini Gastric Bypass / MGB
  • Gastric Sleeve / Fundectomy
  • Gastric Banding / Bariatric Surgeries
  • Gastroscopic Procedures
  • Gastric Balloon Placement
  • Gastric Elipse Balloon
  • Gastric Botox
  • Sad-S Surgery
  • Distalization of RYGB
  • Hernia Repair
  • First and Only Operator in Turkey

TRAINING AND COURSES

  • Master of Surgery:
    • Temple University School of Medicine - Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Courses
    • European Institute of Telesurgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Courses (2012)
    • European Institute of Telesurgery - Advanced Colorectal Surgery Courses (2012)
    • Case Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Courses (2014)
    • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Surgery Course (2015)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • UTACD: Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • TSCRS: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • TSA: Turkish Surgical Association

NUMBER OF CASES

  • Experience of over 40,000 surgical cases in 29 years, including:
    • 20,000 Bariatric Surgeries
    • Approximately 107+ Laparoscopic Colon Resections
    • Approximately 100+ Laparoscopic Total Gastric Resections
    • Approximately 1,150+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies
    • Approximately 780+ Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypasses
    • Approximately 1,200+ Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses
    • Approximately 1,550+ Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies
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