Dr. Ismail Akdemir

About Dr. Ismail Akdemir

Dr. Ismail Akdemir is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 23 years of clinical experience. As a recognised Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, he is widely consulted by international patients for spine surgery, brain tumour management, scoliosis correction, and minimally invasive spinal procedures.

23+ years of operative neurosurgical experience
Chief Physician of a major Istanbul private hospital since 2015
Former General Manager of multiple regional hospital institutions
Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, AO Spine, Turkish Spine Association, and Scoliosis Research Society
Specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery and surgical neuroanatomy

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Firat University Faculty of Medicine, Elazig, Turkey
MS Neurosurgery — Firat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Elazig, Turkey

Fellowships & Special Training

Advanced training in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Specialised training in Scoliosis Correction and Spinal Deformity Surgery
Training and active membership in Surgical Neuroanatomy

Certifications & Accreditations

Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
Turkish Neurosurgery Association — Member
AO Spine — Member
Turkish Spine Association — Member
Scoliosis Research Society — Member
International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Brain Tumours
Spinal Cord Tumours
Herniated Discs (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
Scoliosis and Spine Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Cerebral Aneurysms
Brain and Spine Trauma
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Fractures
Chronic Back and Neck Pain

Sub-specialties

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Microscopic and endoscopic approaches for disc and degenerative spine disease — a trusted neurosurgery specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients seeking the best neurosurgeon doctor in India and abroad.
Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Surgery: Correction of paediatric and adult spinal deformities.
Neuro-oncology: Microsurgical management of brain and spinal tumours.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Microdiscectomy
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation
Scoliosis Correction Surgery
Brain Tumour Resection
Spinal Tumour Surgery
Aneurysm Clipping
Cervical Disc Replacement

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Ismail Akdemir can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital — Chief Physician and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Istanbul, Turkey, 2015–Present

Past Affiliations

Medical Park Elazig Hospital — General Manager and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Elazig, Turkey, 2009–2015
Special Horizon Surgical Medical Center — General Manager / Responsible Manager, 2003–2009
Elazig Harput State Hospital — Deputy Chief Physician and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Elazig, Turkey, 2003–2007

Academic & Research Roles

Active member — Surgical Neuroanatomy group
Active participant — AO Spine, Turkish Spine Association, and Scoliosis Research Society programmes

Key Achievements

23+ years of operative neurosurgical experience
Chief Physician of a major Istanbul private hospital
Recognised expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and scoliosis correction
International memberships including AO Spine and Scoliosis Research Society

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgery Association
AO Spine
Turkish Spine Association
Scoliosis Research Society
International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
Surgical Neuroanatomy group

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Information not publicly available.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Minimally invasive spine surgery
Scoliosis correction techniques
Surgical neuroanatomy

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Neurosurgery Consultation	₹4,000 – ₹10,000	$50 – $120
Microdiscectomy	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,50,000	$3,600 – $7,800
Spinal Fusion / Instrumentation	₹4,50,000 – ₹10,00,000	$5,500 – $12,000
Scoliosis Correction Surgery	₹6,50,000 – ₹15,00,000	$7,800 – $18,000
Brain Tumour Surgery	₹5,50,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,500 – $14,500

*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 Dr. Ismail Akdemir use in Neurosurgeon treatment?

Dr. Ismail Akdemir uses advanced minimally invasive and microsurgical platforms including endoscopic spine surgery, neuronavigation, intra-operative microscopy, image-guided spinal instrumentation, and modern scoliosis correction systems. These tools enable precise treatment of brain tumours, complex spinal disorders, and scoliosis for international patients.

2. What conditions does Dr. Ismail Akdemir specialize in treating?

Dr. Ismail Akdemir is an experienced Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey, treating brain tumours, spinal cord tumours, herniated discs, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, cerebral aneurysms, brain and spine trauma, spondylolisthesis, and spinal fractures. He is widely consulted as a top neurosurgery specialist for complex cases.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ismail Akdemir?

Appointments with Dr. Ismail Akdemir 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 Dr. Ismail Akdemir?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Ismail Akdemir, 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 Dr. Ismail Akdemir offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Ismail Akdemir can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Neurosurgeon specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

About Dr. Ismail Akdemir