Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU

Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU

Spine Surgeon

36+ years of experience

Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul – Turkey Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul – Turkey

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About Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU

Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu is a globally recognised Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon and Orthopaedics Specialist with over 42 years of experience in scoliosis, spinal deformity, and complex spine surgery in Istanbul, Turkey. As founder of Turkey's first Spine Surgery Center, he is among the most internationally respected Spine Surgeons sought by patients for advanced scoliosis and minimally invasive spine surgery.

  • 42+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics and spine surgery, with global reputation in scoliosis correction
  • Founder of Turkey's first Spine Surgery Center and the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center
  • Trained at Minnesota Spine Center, USA (1989–1990) and University of Hokkaido, Japan (1991)
  • Leads a 40-member specialist team and performs training surgeries abroad for complex international cases
  • Numerous PubMed-indexed publications on scoliosis, spinal deformity correction, and kyphosis surgery

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**
  • MD — Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1979
  • Specialization in Orthopaedics & Traumatology — Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1983
  • Associate Professor — Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1989
  • Professor — Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1996
  • **Fellowships & Special Training**
  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Minnesota Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA, 1989–1990
  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery — University of Hokkaido, Sapporo, Japan, 1991 (under Dr. Kiyoshi Kaneda)
  • **Certifications & Accreditations**
  • Turkish Medical Council Registration
  • Member — Turkish Medical Association
  • Member — Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
  • Member — American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Member — Eurospine
  • Areas of Expertise

    **Major Conditions Treated**
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • Adult Spinal Deformity
  • Congenital Scoliosis & Kyphosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Cervical Disc Disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Vertebral Fractures
  • Spinal Tumours (oncology referrals)
  • Tuberculous Spondylitis
  • **Sub-specialties**
  • Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Correction: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, adult deformity, and revision deformity surgery — making him a leading Spine Surgeon specialist in Istanbul, Turkey for international patients seeking the best Spine Surgeon doctor abroad for scoliosis.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Full-endoscopic disc surgery and minimally invasive decompression / fusion.
  • Complex Reconstructive Spine Surgery: Posterior total wedge resection osteotomy, vertebrectomy, and revision spine procedures.
  • **Advanced Procedures & Treatments**
  • Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis
  • Anterior Spinal Fusion
  • Posterior Total Wedge Resection Osteotomy (Kyphosis Correction)
  • Vertebral Column Resection (VCR)
  • Full-Endoscopic Disc Surgery
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Lumbar Decompression & Fusion
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Revision Spine Surgery
  • Professional Experience

    **Current Affiliation**
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Chief, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology; Founder, Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center (2003–Present)
  • **Past Affiliations**
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology (1996–2004)
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology (1989–1996)
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Research Assistant, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology (1983–1989)
  • Minnesota Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA — Spine Surgery Fellow (1989–1990)
  • University of Hokkaido, Sapporo, Japan — Spine Surgery Fellow (1991)
  • **Academic & Research Roles**
  • Founder & Director — Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center
  • Vice President — 2nd International Congress on Spine Surgery, Turkey, 1992
  • Active speaker — Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meetings (Chicago 2012; Tel Aviv 2012; Vietnam 2012; Riyadh 2013), AAOS, Eurospine, IMAST
  • **Key Achievements**
  • 42+ years of orthopaedic and spine surgery practice with thousands of complex deformity cases
  • Founder of Turkey's first Spine Surgery Center
  • Leads a 40-member specialist team for complex spine surgery
  • Numerous PubMed-indexed publications on spine surgery and scoliosis
  • Trains international spine surgeons through advanced spine surgery courses
  • Awards & Recognitions

    **National & International Awards**
  • Information not publicly available.
  • **Professional Memberships**
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Eurospine
  • Research & Publications

    **Published Papers (Selected)**
  • Akpinar S, Gogus A, Talu U, Hamzaoglu A, Dikici F. "Surgical management of the spinal deformity in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI." Eur Spine J. 2003 Apr;12(2):135–140.
  • Akman S, Talu U, Gogus A, Guden M, Sirvanci M, Hamzaoglu A. "Vertebral osteomyelitis after cardiac surgery." Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Apr;75(4):1227–1231.
  • Akman S, Sirvanci M, Talu U, Gogus A, Hamzaoglu A. "Magnetic resonance imaging of tuberculous spondylitis." Orthopedics. 2003 Jan;26(1):69–73.
  • Domanic U, Talu U, Dikici F, Hamzaoglu A. "Surgical correction of kyphosis. Posterior total wedge resection osteotomy in 32 patients." Acta Orthop Scand. 2004 Aug;75(4):449–455.
  • **Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**
  • Adolescent idiopathic and adult scoliosis correction
  • Posterior total wedge resection osteotomy for kyphosis
  • Minimally invasive and full-endoscopic spine surgery
  • Spinal deformity in connective tissue diseases (Ehlers-Danlos)
  • Estimated Treatment Costs

    Procedure / ConsultationEstimated Cost (INR)Estimated Cost (USD)
    Spine Surgery Consultation₹6,000 – ₹15,000$70 – $180
    Scoliosis Correction Surgery₹8,00,000 – ₹20,00,000$9,600 – $24,000
    Lumbar Decompression & Fusion₹4,50,000 – ₹10,00,000$5,400 – $12,000
    Microdiscectomy / Endoscopic Disc Surgery₹2,80,000 – ₹6,50,000$3,400 – $7,800
    Cervical Spine Surgery (ACDF)₹3,80,000 – ₹8,00,000$4,600 – $9,600
    Vertebral Column Resection (VCR) / Complex Deformity₹12,00,000 – ₹25,00,000$14,400 – $30,000

    *Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu use in Spine Surgeon treatment?

    Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu uses advanced spine surgery technologies including 3D navigation, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, full-endoscopic disc surgery, vertebral column resection (VCR), posterior total wedge resection osteotomy, and minimally invasive spine instruments. International patients can access virtual second opinions through Cancer Rounds.

    2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu specialize in treating?

    Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu specializes in adolescent and adult scoliosis, congenital spinal deformity, kyphosis, lumbar disc herniation, cervical disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures, and revision spine surgery — making him a leading Spine Surgeon specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

    3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu?

    Appointments with Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

    4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu?

    Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

    5. What support is available for international patients?

    International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

    6. Does Prof. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu offer second opinions for Spine Surgeon cases?

    Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their spine diagnosis or surgical plan with an expert Spine Surgeon specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

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