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Dr. Professor Mustafa Bozbuga

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

35 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Turkish

USD 312 USD 250 for video consultation


Dr. Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - Neurosurgery (Brain and Nerve Surgery) Clinic - Specialist Training, 1991
  • George Washington University Faculty of Medicine Chair of Neurosurgery - Skull Base Surgery and Microneurosurgery, 1994
  • Osaka City University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Chair - Skull Base Surgery and Microneurosurgery, 1994
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Anatomy Department - Anatomy Doctorate Education, 2004

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Professor Mustafa Bozbuga

  • Dr. Mustafa Bozbuğa performs all surgeries in the practice of Brain and Nerve Surgery
  • He is specialized in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology (Tumor Surgery), Neurovascular Surgery (Brain Vascular Surgery: Aneurysm), Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery (Spinal Cord Tumors, Vascular Malformations, Spinal Narrow Canal Disease, Waist and neck hernias.
  • Prominent neurosurgeon with over 30 years of practise.
  • He has a doctorate in anatomy as well as a doctorate in philosophy.
  • Appointed as the Founding Clinical Chief of Kartal Training and Research Hospital's 2nd Neurosurgery Clinic
  • To-date, he has performed more than 700+ surgical interventions in the specialty
  • He has written four books, 37 book chapters, over 200 international and national papers, and over 150 scientific presentations throughout his professional life.
  • In the stream of philosophy, he has produced (9) book chapters and talks.
  • Dr. Bozbua has been listed in "Who is Who in the World" since 1997, and is a member of numerous national and international professional, scientific, and social organizations.
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Dr. Hanifi Ucpunar

Orthopedic Surgeon

, Bursa, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Turkish

USD 210 USD 175 for video consultation


Dr. Hanifi Ucpunar is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with expertise in performing procedures such as adult spine surgery, knee replacement surgeries, ACL reconstruction, and arthroscopy.

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Dr. Mohammed Hilu

Cosmetic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

11 Years of experience

USD 120 USD 100 for video consultation


Dr.Mohammed Hilu is a specialized Plastic Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 11 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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Dr. Ulvi Hasanov

Cosmetic Surgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

USD 150 USD 130 for video consultation


Dr.Ulvi Hasanov is a specialized Plastic Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 18 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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Dr. Hasan Şahin

Cosmetic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Turkish

USD 240 USD 210 for video consultation


Dr.Hasan Şahin is a specialized Plastic Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 19 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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Dr. Ismail Bozkurt

Neurosurgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Turkish

USD 354 USD 295 for video consultation


Dr. Ismail Bozkurt is an exceptional neurosurgeon proficient at performing procedures such as lumbar disc herniation, peripheral neuropathy surgery, and vertebroplasty.

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Dr. Yunus Uysal

Orthopedic Surgeon

, Bursa, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Turkish

USD 210 USD 175 for video consultation


Dr. Uysal is an expert in performing robotic surgeries for orthopedic conditions such as robotic-assisted arthroplasty and spine surgeries.

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Dr. Fuat Memduh Mutlu

Neurosurgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Fuat Memduh Mutlu is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fuat Memduh Mutlu is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

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Dr. Aytekin Ceviz

Neurosurgeon

, Zonguldak, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Aytekin Ceviz is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Zonguldak, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Eregli Anadolu Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Aytekin Ceviz is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Neurology Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine- Faculty of Medicine
  • Gazi Osman Pasha Medical Faculty- Special Education Special

Hospital Address :

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What is the medical expertise of Dr Aytekin Ceviz?

  • Dr Aytekin Ceviz is a prominent neurosurgeon with extensive experience in treating a range of neurological conditions. These include Alzheimer's disease, pituitary adenoma, brain aneurysm, obsessive-compulsive disorder, nausea and glomus carotid.
  • He holds certification for participating in the Diabetes and Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Symposium.
  • Dr Ceviz is a member of renowned associations such as the Turkish Medical Chamber and the Turkish Neurology Association.
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Dr. Halil Ibrahim

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Halil Ibrahim is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Haznedar Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine 2001
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2008

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Haznedar, Ba?c?lar Caddesi, Gngren/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Cengiz Cokluk

Neurosurgeon

, Samsun, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Cengiz Cokluk is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ondokuz Mayis University School of Medicine On dokuz Mayis University School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

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Dr. Selcuk Gocmen

Neurosurgeon

, Kocaeli, Turkey

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Selcuk Gocmen is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gebze, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Anadolu Medical Center.

Certifications :

  • Functional neurosurgery, gamma knife and endovascular initiatives at the Oregon Health and Science University (United States), Cleveland Clinic and the Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine

Qualifications :

  • University, GATA Medical Faculty, Ankara
  • Specialization Training-GATA Medical Faculty, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery, Ankara

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Selcuk Gocmen?

  • Dr Selcuk Gocmen has more than 16 years of experience as a neurosurgeon. He completed training in Functional Neurosurgery, endovascular surgery and gamma knife at the Oregon Health and Science University, United States, Cleveland Clinic and Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine.
  • His areas of expertise include brain biopsy, epilepsy surgery, movement disorders, and brain and spine tumour surgery.
  • Dr Gocmen holds memberships in respected organizations such as the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Vascular Surgery Group, Turkish Stereotaxic Functional and Epilepsy Surgery Group and Turkish Spine Society and Eurospine.
  • He is a recipient of several awards such as the " Traveler Award for Young Neurosurgeons" by the German Society of Neurosurgery, Dresden, Germany.
  • He has several peer-reviewed publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Kahraman S, Kayalı H, Atabey C, Acar F, Göçmen S. The accuracy of near-infrared spectroscopy in the detection of subdural and epidural hematomas. J Trauma. 2006 Dec;61(6):1480-3.
    2. Şirin S, Kahraman S, Göçmen S, Erdoğan E. A rare combination of a developmental venous anomaly with varix. case report. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2008 Feb;1(2):156-9
    3. Düz B, Göçmen S, Seçer HI, Basal S, Gönül E. Tethered cord syndrome in adulthood. J spinal cord Med. 2008;31(3):272-8.
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Dr. Serdar Kahraman

Neurosurgeon

, Kocaeli, Turkey

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gebze, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Anadolu Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Serdar Kahraman is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association (WFNS-EANS collaboration)
  • Turkish Spine Association
  • European Neurosurgery Association (EANS)
  • European Spine Foundation (AO Spine)

Certifications :

  • Neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery at Free University of Berlin and Greifswald University in Germany

Qualifications :

  • University, GATA Medical School, Ankara 1989
  • Specialization training, GATA Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara 1997

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

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Dr. Mustafa Onoz

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Mustafa Onoz is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atasehir, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mustafa Onoz is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Chamber of Medicine

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine -Medical Training
  • Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe training and Research Hospital-Neurosurgery Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Successful Microdiscectomy in Turkey: A Case Study (Robinson Trey from the US)

Robinson Trey hails from Georgia, Atlanta, in the US. He experienced extreme pain in the lower back, which extended down his right leg due to compression of the sciatic nerve. The 38-year-old young man had no history of a prior surgery or diabetes.

Published: 11 Apr, 2018
Updated: 16 Mar, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best hospital for Microdiscectomy in Turkey?

At MediGence, we help you choose the best hospital for microdiscectomy in Turkey by offering a curated list of top JCI-accredited hospitals with advanced neurosurgical care. Our platform enables you to compare facilities, specialists, and success rates, ensuring informed decision-making. We also assist with priority appointments and end-to-end care coordination.

Do doctors practising microdiscectomy in Turkey hold international training or board certification?

Yes, the physicians in Turkey are specialists in neurology or neurosurgery who are registered with the Turkish Medical Association (TMA) and frequently hold FRCS (Neurosurgery) certification. Numerous people have been awarded international fellowships, particularly in the United States, France, or Germany. Their qualifications can be verified via hospital profiles or the TMA website.

Can I have a video consultation with a Turkey microdiscectomy specialist before I travel?

Yes, you can have a video consultation with a microdiscectomy in Turkey through MediGence before you travel. This allows you to discuss your medical condition, share reports, and get expert opinions from top neurosurgeons without the need to visit in person initially. It helps you understand your treatment options, estimated costs, and prepare for the journey. MediGence makes the process seamless by coordinating the consultation and ensuring all your questions are addressed in advance.

Can I get a second opinion from another microdiscectomy specialist in Turkey?

With the help of the MediGence platform, you can easily get a second opinion from another microdiscectomy doctor in Turkey. MediGence connects you with experienced, internationally trained specialists who review your medical records remotely and provide expert advice. This service ensures you have access to multiple perspectives, helping you make informed decisions about your treatment without the need for additional travel.

Do microdiscectomy physicians in Turkey have international training or board certification?

Although formal board certification, as in the United States, is not a standard requirement, many microdiscectomy physicians in Turkey have international training and affiliations. Many Turkish spine surgeons seek fellowships or advanced training overseas in nations like Germany, Switzerland, the United States, or Japan after completing demanding local training in neurosurgery or orthopedic surgery. These encounters frequently centre on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery methods. Their global exposure and memberships bolster their expertise, even though not all have international board certifications.

Which medical speciality operates on microdiscectomy patients?

In Turkey, microdiscectomy is performed by both neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine surgeons. Orthopaedic surgeons treat the spinal column, whereas neurosurgeons usually concentrate on the nerves and spinal cord. Both receive in-depth training and have the option to specialise in minimally invasive spinal procedures. The hospital or the complexity of your condition will often determine the choice. Both specialists are typically available at prestigious hospitals.

In Turkey, how can I verify the legitimacy of a microdiscectomy doctor?

Verify that the physician is listed on the Specialist Register by checking their registration with the Turkish Medical Association (TMA). Seek credentials such as FRCS (Orth) or FRCS (Neuro Surg), as well as affiliations with reputable medical facilities. Credibility is increased by belonging to organisations such as the Turkish Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS). Additionally, you can search for publications, training history, and surgical volume.

What is the success rate for microdiscectomy in Turkey?

The success rate of microdiscectomy procedures in Turkey for leg pain and sciatica relief is high, ranging from 85 to 95 per cent. The majority of patients report quicker pain relief and increased mobility. Complications are rare, especially when handled by skilled professionals. Minimally invasive procedures, which are frequently employed in Turkish hospitals, have shorter recovery periods. Post-operative rehabilitation, surgeon skill, and timing all affect success. Excellent long-term results are achieved with appropriate follow-up care.