Best Early Onset Scoliosis Surgery Doctors 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. 

• Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya is a Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with more than 12 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in performing scoliosis treatment (corset/exercise/open surgery/string scoliosis) and endoscopic fully closed disc surgery (lumbar hernia), among other procedures.
• He did his medical education from Dokuz Eylul Faculty of Medicine in 2010.
• He pursued specialization from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2015.
• He is a professional member of the Scoliosis Research Society, AOSpine (Active Member), Turkish Spine Society, Asia Pacific Spine Society, Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association, Society of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBID-TOTEK Board Certified Member).
• He holds several publications credited to his name.

• Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU is a well-known Orthopedist at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul. 
• He has nearly 36 years of experience in Spine Surgery. 
• After completing his graduation from Istanbul University in 1983, he started his residency program from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University.
• In 1989, he went to the USA and completed his certification in Spine Surgery from the Minnesota Spine Center.
• Later, in 1991, he went to Japan to continue his studies in Spine Surgery from the University of Hokkaido.
• He has an essential role as a Founder of the 'Orthopedic Clinic' at Florence Nightingale Hospital and Turkey's first Spine Surgery center. 
• He became a Specialist in 1983, earned the title of 'Associate Professor' and 'Professor' in 1989 and 1996 respectively. 

• Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak is a neurosurgeon with 28+ years of experience.
• He has received 10 scientific study awards in congress and symposium papers.
• He has 8 book editorships, 69 scientific articles, 54 of which are overseas, 53 book section authorships, 23 of which are abroad papers.
• He completed graduation from İstanbul University in 1984 and mandatory service in the Tomarza district of Kayseri province.
• Dr. Sedat is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Education Group, Board of the Turkish Spine Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• He has expertise in Spine and Spinal surgery, Spinal deformity surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Neurotrauma, Brain, Spine and Spinal cord tumors.

• Dr. Emre Acaroglu is an Orthopaedist & Traumatologist with 33+ years of experience in the field.
• He is an Active Member of AO Spine Europe, EuroSpine (European Spine Society), Orthopedic Trauma Association, Scoliosis Research Society, Turkish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Turkish Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkish Spine Society, and Turkish Society of Pediatric Orthopedics.
• He also has been the founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002.
• He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1986  where he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2002, he became a Professor and continued to serve as a lecturer at Hacettepe University till 2009.
• In addition to his expertise in healthcare, he also conducts academic studies on online and distance learning platform and has completed the Online and Distance Learning master program at Open University Milton Keynes in the UK.
• In 1993, Dr. Acaroglu did a Clinical Research Fellowship at Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Columbia University, New York, USA.
• He also has achieved several certificates such as ECFMG Certificate; AO Basic Certificate, Switzerland; AO Advanced Certificate, Turkey; AO Advanced Spine Certificate, Switzerland, etc.

• Dr. Sait Sirin is a well-known Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with 28+ years of experience in the field.
• He is a member of various reputed organizations such as the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Neuro-Oncology Education & Training Group, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS), Radiosurgery Committee Member (2005-2009), Turkish Spine Society, AOSpine, and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS).
• He graduated in 1985 from Gulhane Military Medical Academy MD School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, and pursued Postgraduate Education (Residency) from Gulhane Military Medical Academy Neurosurgical School of Medicine, Department of Residency Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey in 1994.
• In 2003, he also did a Fellowship from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery, Fellowship Program Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
• He has expertise in Brain and nerve surgery, Spinal surgery, Neuroendoscopy, and Spinal endoscopic surgery.
• Dr. Sirin has more than 30 articles mostly published in SCI-expanded journals, more than 30 abstracts mostly presented in international meetings, and about 10 book chapters.

• Prof. Dr.Ahmet Colak is a well-known Neurosurgeon and has experience of more than 25 years.
• He has expertise in Brain tumor surgery, Orbital tumor, Spinal cord tumor, Pediatric neurosurgery, Herniated disc, and Neck hernia.
• He has a professional membership association with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Membership, Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Group, and Member of European Pediatric Neurosurgery Association.
• His area of interest reclines in treatment of  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Aneurysms, Cerebral Arteriosclerosis, Cerebral Atrophy, Monomelic Amyotrophy, and Motor Neuron Diseases.
• In 1999, he also worked as Associate Professor and in 2008, he got the title of Professor.
• Prof. Dr.Ahmet Colak has also various publications in both International as well as national journals.
   

• Dr. Ahmet Alanay is a renowned Spine Surgeon, Orthopaedist and Traumatologist, practicing successfully for more than 23 years.
• His area of specialization covers Paediatric and Adult Spinal Disorders.
• He is skilled in surgeries for spinal deformities, Scoliosis and Kyphosis, etc.
• He is instrumental in introducing new approaches of spine surgery such as Vertebroplasty technique for vertebral fractures, Neuro-monitorization technique for scoliosis surgeries, magnetically controlled growing rods for early-onset Scoliosis and Anterior Thoracoscopic tethering technique for scoliosis treatment in Turkey.
• He is also engaged in training future surgeons across the globe.
• He has also received numerous National and International awards for his contribution to spine surgery.
• The doctor is a member of several prestigious associations that are: Spine Society of Europe, Spine / Advisory Board Member, European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, American Bone and Joint Society, Spine deformity / Editorial Board, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society, JBJS Reviews / Editorial Board Member, Associate Editor of Spine Surgery, Turkish Spine Society and European Spine Journal / Advisory Board.
• ​He is also the Founder Member of the European Spinal Study Group (ESSG).