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Gokhan Gurkan

Gokhan Gurkan

Spine Care/Surgery

16+

Years of Experience

About Gokhan Gurkan

<h3 style="margin-left:0px;"><br />Education and Expertise</h3><ul><li>IZMIR KATIP CELEBI UNIVERSITY ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL BRAIN AND NERVE SURGERY (SPECIALIZATION)</li><li>EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE</li><li>60TH YEAR ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">Diseases</h3><ul><li>Herniated Disc</li><li>Lumbar Slips</li><li>Canal Narrowing in the Waist and Neck</li><li>Brain Aneurysms</li><li>Brain hemorrhages</li><li>Brain Tumors</li><li>Cervical disc herniation</li><li>Epilepsy</li><li>Head and Spine Traumas</li><li>Spinal Cord Tumors</li><li>Nerve Compressions</li><li>Trigeminal Neuralgia</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">Treatment Methods</h3><ul><li>Pain Procedures and Pain Surgery</li><li>Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Surgeries</li><li>Closed Lumbar Screw Surgery</li><li>Brain Aneurysm Clipping</li><li>Brain Tumor Surgeries</li><li>Cervical Disc Herniation Surgeries</li><li>Neck and Waist Canal Stenosis Surgeries</li><li>Nerve Compression Surgeries in the Wrist, Elbow and Knee</li><li>Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgeries (Endoscopic)</li><li>Spinal Collapse Surgeries (Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty)</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">Experience</h3><ul><li>The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Board of Neurological Surgery – European Board Examination</li><li>Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TND) Proficiency Exam</li><li>Cerebrovascular Stroke and Neuro-oncology Center Nemocnice Hospital Czech Republic Ceske Budejovice Neurosurgery Resident Dr.</li><li>International Basic Neurosurgery Course (IBNC) – 4 years</li><li>Yasargil and Rosmarie Frick Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis Microneurosurgery</li><li>The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Training Courses – 4 years</li><li>UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic) Spine Surgery Society 2nd International Spine Endoscopy Course</li><li>World Spine Column Society – WFNS Spine Committee Neuroanatomy Course: Spine Module</li><li>Medical Dissection Training Courses (MEDİSEK), Brain and Fiber Dissection Course, Turkish Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy Association, Ege University Medical Faculty Anatomy Laboratory</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">Professional Memberships</h3><ul><li>Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TND)</li><li>Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurovascular Group (TND)</li></ul>

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Speciality

Spine Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

EnglishTurkish

Awards

  • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
  • European Board of Neurological Surgery
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TND)
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurovascular Group

Neurosurgeon

All Procedures

Performed by Gokhan Gurkan

Spine Care/Surgery

Spine Care/Surgery

Spine care and surgery abroad covers disc replacement, spinal fusion, laminectomy, endoscopic discectomy, scoliosis correction, and spinal cord decompression performed by internationally trained spine surgeons. Options range from conservative pain management and physiotherapy to complex multi-level reconstructive surgery. The cost of [spine surgery](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/spine-care-surgery/spinal-fusion-surgery) is a major barrier in many countries. A [spinal fusion procedure](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/spine-care-surgery/posterior-fusion-spine-surgery) that costs $50,000 to $80,000 at home may be available for $7,000 to $18,000 abroad at equally accredited hospitals with fellowship-trained spine surgeons using premium implants and intraoperative navigation. Leading international spine centers offer shorter waiting times, advanced imaging-guided surgical precision, and integrated rehabilitation programs. Patients consistently report more comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation and structured postoperative care than they experienced at home. The spine surgeon's subspecialty training and the hospital's neuromonitoring capabilities are the most important factors. Confirm your surgeon is fellowship-trained in spine surgery. Postoperative physiotherapy compliance, activity modification, and maintaining a healthy weight are critical for long-term spine health and surgical success.

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