Tuncay Kaner

Dr. Tuncay Kaner is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He is a member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). Dr. Kaner holds international fellowships from the University of California Los Angeles and Virginia University.

Clinical Specialization & Methods

The specialist treats spinal health and neurosurgical conditions. Dr. Kaner treats patients with spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks. He performs specialized procedures including:

• Endoscopic discectomy – a surgery that removes herniated disc material using a small camera to minimize tissue damage
• Brain tumor removal
• Minimally invasive fusion surgery
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
• Spine tumor embolization – a procedure that cuts off blood supply to a tumor before surgery
• Laminectomy – a surgery that creates space by removing the back part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on nerves

Professional Clinical Background

The doctor serves at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. His career includes leadership and specialist roles across Turkey and the USA.

• 2016–2018 – Vital Fulya Plaza, Istanbul
• 2012–2016 – Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2014 – University of Virginia, Visiting Faculty Member, USA
• 2010–2011 – UCLA Santa Monica Hospital Center for Spinal Surgery, Researcher (Fellow)
• 2002–2010 – Pendik State Hospital, Istanbul
• 2000–2002 – Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• 1996–1999 – Private Respect Hospital, Chief Physician
• 1989–1996 – Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, Assistant Doctor

Medical Education & Training

Dr. Kaner completed his medical degree and specialty training in Istanbul. He pursued further sub-specialization in the United States and Turkey.

• 1988 – Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Medical Degree
• 1996 – Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, Neurosurgery Specialist Training
• 2008–2009 – Istanbul American Hospital, Spinal Surgery Program Fellowship
• 2011 – Earned Title of Associate Professor

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kaner is active in several international and national medical societies.

• Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• AO Spine International
• Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Turkish Spine Association
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Surgical Neurosurgery Group