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Dr. Tuncay Kaner

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Tuncay Kaner

Principal Consultant

28+ years of experience

MBBS, MS
Medical Park Group, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Spinal Cord Tumours

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Tuncay Kaner

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Herniated Disc (Lumbar & Cervical)
    • Scoliosis & Kyphosis
    • Spinal Canal Stenosis
    • Spinal Fractures & Trauma
    • Spinal Tumours & Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Brain Tumours
    • Spondylolisthesis (Slipped Vertebra)
    • Carpal & Cubital Tunnel Syndromes
    • Neuro-oncology

    Sub-specialties

    • Spine Surgery & Deformity Correction: Advanced spinal fusion, scoliosis and kyphosis correction — sought-after expertise from a Neurosurgeon specialist Istanbul, Turkey patients trust for complex spine cases.
    • Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Microdiscectomy, endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion for faster recovery.
    • Neuro-oncology & Brain Surgery: Tumour removal using microsurgical and embolisation techniques, with multidisciplinary planning.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Microdiscectomy & Endoscopic Discectomy
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
    • Laminectomy & Laminoplasty
    • Spinal Fusion (Open & Minimally Invasive)
    • Spine Tumour Embolisation & Removal
    • Brain Tumour Removal
    • Scoliosis & Kyphosis Correction Surgery
    • Peripheral Nerve Decompression Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey, 1988
    • MS / Specialization in Neurosurgery — Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 1996

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Spinal Surgery Fellowship — Istanbul American Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey, 2008–2009
    • Research Fellow (Spine Surgery) — UCLA / Santa Monica Hospital Comprehensive Spine Center, California, USA, 2010–2011
    • Associate Professor (Doçent) academic title, 2011

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkey Higher Education Council Neurosurgery Certification
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association — Member
    • AO Spine International — Member
    • Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul — Head of Neurosurgery / Senior Consultant, 2018–Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Vital Fulya Plaza, Istanbul — Neurosurgeon, 2016–2018
    • Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul — Associate Professor, 2012–2016
    • Ministry of Health Pendik State Hospital, Istanbul — Specialist Neurosurgeon, 2002–2010
    • Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul — Specialist, 2000–2002
    • Private Saygı Hospital, Istanbul — Specialist Doctor & Chief Physician, 1996–1999
    • Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul — Assistant Doctor, 1989–1996

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Istanbul Medeniyet University School of Medicine
    • Visiting Professor, University of Virginia, USA
    • Research Fellow, UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center, Santa Monica, USA, 2010–2011

    Key Achievements

    • 36+ years of neurosurgical experience
    • 70+ peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters
    • Frequent invited guest speaker at international neurosurgery and neuro-oncology conferences
    • Extensive international patient experience, fluent in Turkish and English

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