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Dr. Pof. Melih Ucer

Dr. Pof. Melih Ucer

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

18+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish, English

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Specialises in:

Degenerative Spine DiseasesHerniated DiscSpinal StenosisSpinal DeformitiesScoliosis

About Dr. Pof. Melih Ucer

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih ?çer is an experienced Neurosurgeon specializing in spinal and spinal cord disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurotrauma, and neuro-oncological surgery.
  • He completed his medical education at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine and his Neurosurgery specialty training at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital.
  • His clinical expertise includes degenerative spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformities, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal and spinal cord tumors, infections, trauma, and complex spinal conditions.
  • He also has experience in functional neurosurgery, including brain pacemaker procedures for Parkinson's disease and spinal cord stimulation systems.
  • In 2017, he worked as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in Madison, USA.
  • He served as a Neurosurgery Specialist at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital for approximately 7.5 years and was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2021.
  • He currently practices at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.
  • Dr. ?çer has contributed to scientific research and publications in international peer-reviewed neurosurgical journals, particularly in minimally invasive spine surgery, neuroanatomy, brain tumors, and neurosurgical complications.

Conditions treated by Pof. Dr. Melih ??ER

  • Degenerative Spine Diseases
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Deformities
  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
  • Spinal and Spinal Cord Infections
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma
  • Brain Tumors
  • Neurotrauma

Area of Interest

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Degenerative Spine Surgery
  • Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Deformity Surgery
  • Scoliosis and Kyphosis Surgery
  • Spinal Tumor Surgery
  • Neuro-Oncological Surgery
  • Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma Surgery
  • Neurotrauma
  • Functional Neurosurgery
  • Brain Pacemaker for Parkinson's Disease
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation

Qualification

  • Medical Education – Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey (2007)
  • Neurosurgery Specialty Training – Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital (completed 2014)

Work Experiences

  • Associate Professor of Neurosurgery – Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Turkey (Present)
  • Neurosurgery Specialist – Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014–2021)
  • Neurosurgery Specialist / Resident – Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008–2014)
  • Physician – Çorlu State Hospital (2007–2008)
  • Visiting Scholar – University of Wisconsin, Department of Neurosurgery, Madison, USA (2017)

Memberships (4)

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • Turkish Spine Society
  • EUROSPINE
  • Turkish Medical Association

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Procedures Performed

Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Kyphoplasty
Parkinson Treatment
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Cord Detethering
Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Pof. Dr. Melih ÜÇER is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s questions and the doctor's medical recommendations.

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FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon diagnoses and surgically manages conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and spine. Neurosurgeons may treat brain tumors, spinal disorders, traumatic injuries, nerve compression, spinal deformities, and other complex neurological conditions.

You may need a neurosurgical evaluation when back or neck pain is persistent, associated with weakness or numbness, caused by nerve compression, or when imaging shows a spinal condition that may require surgical treatment.

Minimally invasive spine surgery uses specialized techniques and smaller incisions to access and treat selected spinal conditions. It may reduce tissue disruption and support faster recovery in appropriately selected patients.

Depending on the diagnosis, surgery may be considered for conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal deformities, certain spinal tumors, instability, trauma, and other conditions causing significant nerve or spinal cord compression.

Spinal cord stimulation uses an implanted device to deliver electrical signals to specific areas near the spinal cord. It may be considered for selected patients with certain chronic pain conditions after appropriate specialist evaluation.

A brain pacemaker generally refers to deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment in which electrodes are implanted in specific areas of the brain and connected to a stimulation device. It may help control certain Parkinson's disease symptoms in appropriately selected patients.

Spinal deformity surgery is performed to correct significant abnormalities in spinal alignment, including certain cases of scoliosis and kyphosis. Treatment depends on the severity, symptoms, age, and underlying cause.

Yes. Neurosurgeons may evaluate and surgically manage selected tumors affecting the spine or spinal cord. Treatment may involve surgery, biopsy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or multidisciplinary care depending on the tumor type and location.

A neurosurgeon may review MRI, CT scans, X-rays, electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, and other investigations depending on the patient's symptoms and suspected condition.

Bring previous MRI or CT scans and reports, X-rays, laboratory results, prescriptions, previous surgical records, and details of your symptoms and treatments. Providing complete medical records helps the neurosurgeon assess your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.

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