Ayhan Kara

Especialização: Neurosurgeon
35 anos de experiência
Fala:
English, Turkish
Local de trabalho: Turquia, Istambul, Hospital Central Hospital
Neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic spine procedures; has performed hundreds of surgeries using modern techniques.
Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.
- Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
- Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
- Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
- Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

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Qualificações

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience in spinal surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to treat cervical and lumbar conditions. The specialist currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He focuses on rapid patient recovery and rehabilitation.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Kara uses minimally invasive methods that reduce tissue damage. He performs endoscopic procedures for cervical and lumbar spine issues. These techniques often lead to shorter hospital stays and faster patient mobilization. The doctor adapts every treatment plan to the specific needs of the patient.

He treats various conditions and performs several procedures:

Anterior lumbar discectomy — a procedure to remove a herniated disc through the abdomen
Nucleoplasty for disc decompression — a minimally invasive technique using radiofrequency to reduce disc pressure
Spinal instrumentation and fixation surgery
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation — a device that sends electrical signals to the spinal cord to block pain
Treatment of brain tumors, pituitary adenoma, and spine cysts
Single-level lumbar laminectomy and stabilization

Surgical Outcomes

The neurosurgeon has performed hundreds of spine operations using modern instrumentation. He utilizes the infrastructure at Central Hospital, which includes 3 Tesla MRI and AI-powered imaging. These tools allow Dr. Kara to perform precise removals of spinal cord and brain tumors.

Work Experience

Neurosurgeon – Central Hospital, Istanbul
Intern – Helios Clinic, Hamburg, Germany
Specialization Training – Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

Education & Training

Dicle University – Degree in General Medicine
Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Residency in Neurosurgery
Helios Clinic Hamburg – Advanced clinical internship

Professional Activities

Dr. Kara treats complex neurological cases by following international protocols. He remains active in the medical community by attending surgical courses and conferences. The specialist applies innovations in spinal fixation to improve long-term stability for his patients.