Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak

About Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak

Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak is a globally respected Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon in Istanbul with over 35 years of experience in complex spinal deformity correction, minimally invasive spine surgery and neuro-oncology. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and his PhD in Brain and Nerve Surgery from Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 1993.

35+ years of clinical and academic experience in neurosurgery and spinal surgery
69+ peer-reviewed scientific articles, 53+ book chapters and editor of 8 major textbooks
10 scientific study awards including Paper of the Year (2008, 2009, 2015)
Chair, Academy of Neurology and Spine since 2011
Board member of the Turkish Spine Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Expertise across spinal deformity, neurovascular surgery, neurotrauma and spine tumour surgery

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1984
PhD in Brain and Nerve Surgery (Neurosurgery Specialty) — Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 1993

Fellowships & Special Training

Advanced training in spinal deformity surgery, spine biomechanics and minimally invasive spine surgery
Specialised exposure in neurovascular surgery and spine tumour surgery

Certifications & Accreditations

Turkish Medical Council Registration
Turkish Neurosurgery Association — Board Member
Turkish Spine Association — Board Member
Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education and Training Group — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Spinal Deformities (Scoliosis, Kyphosis)
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Herniation
Spondylolisthesis (High-Grade and Low-Grade)
Spinal Cord Tumours
Brain Tumours
Neurotrauma (Spinal and Cranial)
Cerebrovascular Diseases and Aneurysms
Spinal Metastases
Congenital Spinal Malformations
Degenerative Spine Diseases
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Sub-specialties

Spinal Deformity and Reconstruction Surgery: Posterior reduction techniques for high-grade spondylolisthesis, scoliosis correction and complex revision spine surgery — a leading Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Tubular and microscope-assisted techniques for metastatic spine disease, herniated discs and degenerative spine — internationally comparable to the best Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon doctor India options.
Neuro-oncology and Neurovascular Surgery: Surgical management of brain, spine and spinal cord tumours alongside aneurysms and vascular malformations.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Scoliosis and Kyphosis Correction Surgery
Posterior Reduction for High-Grade Spondylolisthesis
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
Pedicle Screw Fixation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
Spinal Decompression Surgery
Spinal Tumour Resection
Brain Tumour Microsurgery
Aneurysm Clipping and AVM Surgery
Cervical Disc Replacement
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak can be consulted

Spinal Cord Tumours Brain Tumours

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Medicana Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Present

Past Affiliations

Okan University Hospital, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor of Neurosurgery / Spine Surgery
Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Associate Professor, 2017–2018
Bezmialem University, Istanbul, Turkey — Associate Professor
Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Chief Resident, 1994–2010

Academic & Research Roles

Chair — Academy of Neurology and Spine, 2011–Present
Editor of 8 major neurosurgery and spine textbooks
Author of 53+ book chapters (23 international)
Board member, Turkish Spine Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Key Achievements

35+ years of practice in neurosurgery and spine surgery
69+ peer-reviewed scientific articles (54 international)
10 scientific study awards in international and national congresses
Paper of the Year Award (2008, 2009 and 2015)
SB Istanbul Directorate of Health Services Certificate of Thanks (2008)

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Paper of the Year Award & First Prize, Oral Presentation — Turkish Neurosurgical Association Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Symposium, 2015
Paper of the Year Award & Sixth Prize, Oral Presentations — Turkish Neurosurgical Society 23rd Scientific Congress, 2009
Paper of the Year Award (Attentive Turkish Award) — 2008
SB Istanbul Directorate of Health Services Certificate of Thanks — 2008

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Turkish Spine Association
Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education and Training Group
Academy of Neurology and Spine — Chair

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Yaman O, Dalbayrak S. "Idiopathic scoliosis." Book chapter. 2014.
Dalbayrak S, Yaman O, Ozer AF. "Minimally invasive approaches in metastatic spine disease." 2015.
Yaman O, Yilmaz M, Dalbayrak S. "Posterior reduction technique and results in high-grade spondylolisthesis surgery." Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Cervical and Thoracic Degenerative Spine Symposium, Bodrum, 2017.
Güvenç Y, Akyoldas G, Senturk S, Özeren E, Çavus G, Çelik H, Zafarparandeh I, Erbulut D, Yaman O, Dalbayrak S, Özer AF. "Pedicle Screw Application in Thoracic Spine: The Importance of Screw Trajectory." Spinal Deformities Symposium, 2015.
Editor — 8 international and national books in neurosurgery and spine surgery.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Minimally invasive surgery for metastatic spine disease
Surgical correction of high-grade spondylolisthesis
Pedicle screw biomechanics and trajectory optimisation
Spinal deformity in adult and adolescent patients

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Spine / Neurosurgery Consultation	₹10,000 – ₹20,000	$120 – $240
Lumbar Microdiscectomy	₹3,50,000 – ₹7,50,000	$4,200 – $9,000
Cervical Disc Replacement	₹5,50,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,500 – $14,500
Spinal Fusion (Pedicle Screw Fixation)	₹6,50,000 – ₹15,00,000	$7,800 – $18,000
Scoliosis Correction Surgery	₹9,50,000 – ₹22,00,000	$11,500 – $26,500
Spinal Tumour Resection	₹8,00,000 – ₹18,00,000	$9,500 – $21,500
Brain Tumour Surgery	₹7,50,000 – ₹18,00,000	$9,000 – $21,500

*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 Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak use in Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon treatment?

Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak uses operative microscopy, intraoperative neuromonitoring, navigation-guided pedicle screw placement, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) systems, advanced cervical disc replacement implants and modern scoliosis correction instrumentation. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available for international patients.

2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak specialize in treating?

Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak treats spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis), cervical/thoracic/lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal cord tumours, brain tumours, neurotrauma, cerebrovascular disease, aneurysms and spinal metastases. As a leading Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist Istanbul Turkey, he handles complex international spine deformity and revision surgery cases.

3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak?

Appointments with Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak 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. Sedat Dalbayrak?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak, 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. Sedat Dalbayrak offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon cases?

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

About Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak