Best Neurosurgeons in Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Burc is an Spine Surgeon at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul.
He completed his medical school from Marmara University in 1998 followed by various training certifications from several prestigious institutions. Further, he joined Süleyman Demirel University as an Assistant Professor in 2015.
Currently, he is actively associated with several organizations including the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD), the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (ACTA), the Turkish Medical Association and more. 

• Op. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a well-known Orthopaedist, Traumatologist & Advanced Spine Surgeon with experience of 20+ years.
• He has Memberships of Scientific Organizations such as the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Turkish Spine Association (TOD), Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Association (MINOD), North America Spine Society (NASS), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), and European Spine Society (ESS).
• He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1990 - 1996) and gained a Fellowship in 2009 from Comprehensive Spine Center University of California Los Angeles, USA,
• He also has an International Spine Fellow from the Comprehensive Spine Center University of California Los Angeles, USA (2009 - 2010).
• Dr. Aydogan has a keen interest in areas such as Rope Scoliosis Surgery (Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery), Spinal Canal Stenosis, Waist Shift, Cervical Disc Prosthesis, Spinal Fractures, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Laser - Endoscopic Discectomy, Pediatric - Adult Spine Deformities, etc.

• 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.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 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.

• Prof. Sevin BALKAN is a well-known Neurologist at Memorial Antalya Hospital.
• She has more than 46 years of experience in managing and treating several neurological disorders. 
• She completed her medical training from HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 1974 followed by 'Neurology Specialisation Training' from HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 1978. 
• In 1984, she completed her 'Associate Professor' studies and became a 'Professor' in 1991. 
• She is an active member of the Turkish Neurology Association, Cerebrovascular Diseases Association, and ENS (European Neurological Society). 

• Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci is a prominent neurosurgeon and has an experience of more than 33 years in this particular area.
• He is a well-known neurosurgeon as he has expertise in EEG (Electroencephalography), discectomy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Waist Shift, Foot Pain, Gullian Barre Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Spine Fracture, Brachial Plexus, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
• He also provides therapies for the neck hernia without surgery, the Epiduroskop, herniated disc without surgery, Neck hernia surgery, and microdiscectomy.
• He has also written 3 book chapters and participated in various symposiums.
• He has various publications in international and national journals.

• Assoc. Prof. Onur Yaman is a well-known Neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience. 
• He is currently associated with Memorial Healthcare Group, Istanbul. 
• After completing his Medical-Vocational Training from EGE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2001, he completed his 'Specialist Training' from CELAL BAYAR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2009. 
• He earned the title of 'Associate Professor' in 2015. 
• He has several papers and publications to his credit. 
• He is associated with various organizations like the Turkish Neurosurgery Foundation, World Spinal Column Society, Turkish Spine Surgery Society, AO Spine, EuroSpine, Middle East Spine Society, and Scoliosis Research Society. 

• Prof. Feza DEYMEER is a well-known Neurologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital.
• She has more than 36 years of experience in the field of Neurology.
• After completing her medical education from ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY in 1977, she went to the United States to complete her 'Neurology Specialization Training' from MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY, the USA in 1982.
• She has achieved a fellowship in Epidemiology Majoring / Neuroepidemiology from HARVARD UNIVERSITY PUBLIC HEALTH FACULTY, the USA in 1984.
• She has completed her Electroencephalography (EEG) Minor Specialist Education from MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY, the USA in 1985 followed by Electromyography (EMG) Minor Specialist Education from LAHEY CLINIC MEDICAL CENTER, the USA in 1992. 
• She has several papers and publications to her credit.
• She has also attended various vocational education, training, and conferences. 
• She has also been honored with Mediterranean Biology Association / Gaetano Conte Academy Award.
• She is an active member of various organizations including the Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Neurology Association, and the American Academy of Neurology.

• Dr. Ugur Ture is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 33+ years in the field.
• He has key expertise in Nervous System and Skull Base Tumors, Cerebrovascular Diseases Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, surgical neuroanatomy, etc.
• He is an active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), World Academy of Neurological Surgery (WANS), CNS/AANS Tumor Section International Committee, European Academy of Sciences and Art (EASA), American Academy of Neurological Surgery (AAcNS), and "The Rhoton Society" Member of Executive Committee.
• He graduated from Ankara Hacettepe University School of Medicine and the same year he was accepted to the neurosurgery residency program at İstanbul Şişli Etfal Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
• He further studied microsurgery and surgical neuroanatomy under the supervision of reputed Professor MG Yaşargil at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Zurich University, Switzerland.
• Dr. Ture's works on surgical neuroanatomy and surgical techniques have been published in the most significant international neurosurgical journals and books. 
• He has attended numerous congresses, meetings, and courses as an invited speaker in various countries including the USA, Brazil, Portugal, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, England, Germany, China, and Japan.