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Hakan Ozalp

Hakan Ozalp

Spine Care/Surgery

34+

Years of Experience

About Hakan Ozalp

<p><span style="color:#002060;"><strong>Experience</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#002060;">2019 – 2019</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060;">University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, </span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#002060;">Insubria University Faculty of Medicine</span></p><p><span style="color:#002060;">2015</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060;">MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#002060;">2013 – 2015</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060;">ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#002060;">2010 – 2012</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060;">DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#002060;">2002 – 2003</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060;">AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION</span></li><li> </li></ul><p><span style="color:#002060;"><strong>Education</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#002060;">2010</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060;">ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#002060;">1992</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060;">GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE</span></li></ul>

Good to know

Speciality

Spine Care/SurgeryVascular Surgery

Language Spoken

English

Neurosurgeon

2019 – Faculty of Medicine, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy

2015 – Lecturer and Doctor, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

2013 – 2015 – Specialist Physician, Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital, Turkey

2010 – 2012 – Neurosurgeon, Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

2002 – 2003 – Medical Officer, Aydın 1st Private Training Battalion, Turkey

All Procedures

Performed by Hakan Ozalp

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.

Vascular Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery abroad covers aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease treatment, varicose vein surgery, carotid endarterectomy, deep vein thrombosis management, and endovascular interventions performed by experienced vascular surgeons. Options range from minimally invasive endovascular procedures to complex open vascular reconstruction. Vascular surgical costs and access to experienced vascular surgeons are significant challenges in many countries. An endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) that costs $50,000 to $90,000 at home may be available for $10,000 to $25,000 abroad at equally accredited vascular centers with experienced endovascular surgeons and hybrid operating facilities. [Leading international vascular centers](https://curemeabroad.com/) offer shorter waiting times, hybrid vascular suites combining imaging and surgery, and structured post-vascular rehabilitation programs. Patients consistently report receiving more comprehensive vascular workups and more accessible surgical planning than they experienced at home. The vascular surgeon's open and endovascular case experience and the hospital's vascular ICU capabilities are the most important factors. Confirm your surgeon's volume for your specific procedure. Lifelong antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy adherence, smoking cessation, and cardiovascular risk factor management are critical for long-term vascular surgery success.

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