Spine Surgeon in Istanbul Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk
Neurosurgeon Specialist in Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
🌍 Treatment | 📍 Istanbul, Turkey | 📞 Multi-Language Support
About Me
Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk is one of Turkey’s leading neurosurgeons specializing in spine surgery. He focuses particularly on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, and with nearly 20 years of clinical and academic experience, he performs surgeries with high success rates in areas such as lumbar disc herniation, cervical disc herniation, spinal stenosis, disc prostheses, and spinal stabilization.
He has also received training abroad and has successfully performed operations on many international patients. He currently serves international patients in Istanbul.
My Areas of Expertise
✅ Endoscopic Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Surgeries ✅ Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery ✅ Treatment of Spinal Stenosis ✅ Spinal Cord Tumors and Cysts ✅ Spinal Stabilization and Screw Applications ✅ Disc Prostheses ✅ Second Opinion and Complication Management
Education and Academic Career
Medical School: Karadeniz Technical University (2005) Specialization: Neurosurgery, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2007–2013) International Training: University of California San Francisco (UCSF) – Spine Surgery Rhode Island Hospital, USA Professorship: Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine (2025 – present)
International Experience and Training
🌍 Training and observations in the USA, Germany, and Europe 🌍 Over 100 presentations at international congresses 🌍 Collaboration with surgeons worldwide 🌍 Special clinical services and medical coordination for foreign patients
Scientific Publications and Contributions
📘 Editor of Turkey’s first “Endoscopic Spine Surgery” book 📘 Editorship of a 6-volume series of specialization exam question books 📘 52 international scientific articles, 17 book chapters 🎥 29 surgical training videos 🏅 Numerous national and international awards
Medical Innovations
Developer of new surgical techniques 2 patented inventions in spine surgery (utility model) Organizer of national and international live surgery training sessions
Memberships and Editorships
Member of EUROSPINE, the Turkish Spine Society, and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Editor for the journals Turkish Neurosurgery and the Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery Reviewer for prestigious journals such as World Neurosurgery and the European Spine Journal
Patient Admission Information
📍 Medera Clinic – Turkish Medical Centers 🌍 Online Consultation and Medical Report Evaluation Service 📆 Surgical Planning and Quick Response Process 🛬 VIP Welcome and Accommodation Support for International Patients
Why Should You Choose Me?
✔ High success rate in my area of expertise ✔ Prioritization of patient safety and satisfaction ✔ The most effective surgery with the least scarring (minimally invasive techniques) ✔ Internationally certified and experienced surgeon ✔ Commitment to scientific and ethical values
🧳 Are you looking for safe, effective, and affordable spine surgery in Turkey? Get treated in Istanbul by an experienced and academically recognized expert: Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk.
