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Dr. Orkun Koban

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Orkun Koban

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14+ years of experience

Fellowship, Graduation
Okan University Hospital, Tuzla - Turkey

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    Spinal Cord Tumours Brain Tumours

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Orkun Koban

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Spinal Stenosis and Degenerative Spine Disease
    • Spinal Fractures (including Osteoporotic Fractures)
    • Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities
    • Brain Tumours
    • Spine Tumours and Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Head and Neck Tumours
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Vascular Lesions of the Brain and Spine
    • Chronic Back and Neck Pain

    Sub-specialties

    • Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for disc herniation and spinal stenosis — making him a sought-after Spine Surgeon in Istanbul for patients seeking the best minimally invasive spine surgeon in Turkey.
    • Pain Treatments (Algology): Interventional pain management for chronic spinal pain, including kyphoplasty and nerve blocks.
    • Neuro-Oncology & Tumour Surgery: Advanced surgical management of brain, spine, and skull base tumours.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
    • Kyphoplasty for Spinal Fractures
    • Scoliosis Correction Surgery
    • Brain Tumour Resection
    • Spine and Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
    • Skull Base Surgery
    • Spine Deformity Correction (Osteotomy)
    • Vascular Lesion Treatment

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Graduation) — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 2005
    • Specialty Training (Neurosurgery) — Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Initial Specialty Training (Cardiovascular Surgery) — Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital
    • Advanced Spine Surgery, Osteotomy, and Spine Biomechanics Courses
    • Lumbar Degenerative Spine and Spine Deformity Training
    • Skull Base Surgery and Vascular Lesions Training

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Member
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association — Member
    • TND Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group — Member
    • Turkish Spine Association — Member
    • Turkish Neuro-Oncology Association — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Okan University Hospital, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey — Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul — Department of Neurosurgery, 2011–2013
    • Istanbul University Institute of Neurological Sciences Directorate, Istanbul — 2007–2011
    • Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital — Neurosurgery Specialty Training, 2005–2013
    • Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital — Initial Specialty Training

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Member — Turkish Neurosurgery Association Qualification Board, 2009–2013
    • Head of Neurovascular Group — Turkish Neurosurgery Association, 2014–2015

    Key Achievements

    • 16+ years of experience in neurosurgery and spine surgery
    • Specialised expertise in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine procedures
    • Active leadership role in Turkish Neurosurgery Association committees
    • Experienced in treating international patients travelling to Turkey for spine and neurosurgical care

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