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Melih Uc

Melih Uc

Spine Care/Surgery

19+

Years of Experience

About Melih Uc

<p>Neurosurgery</p><p>Fields of Study and Interests</p><p>• Spina Bifida,</p><p>• Lumbar Mass,</p><p>• Tumor,</p><p>• Meningomyelocele,</p><p>• Neurological Diseases,</p><p>• Cervical Disc Hernia,</p><p>• Brain Diseases,</p><p>• Herniated disc</p><p>• Neck hernia</p><p>• Spinal Canal Stenosis</p><p>• Spondylolisthesis (Waist Slip)</p><p>• Brain Tumors</p><p>• Spinal Cord Tumors</p><p>• Spine Fracture</p><p>• Celebral hemorrhage</p><p>• Brain Aneurysm</p><p>• hydrocephalus</p><p>• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</p><p> </p><p>Education</p><p>• University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic Neurosurgery Specialization Training 2017,</p><p>Madison/USA</p><p>• Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization</p><p>Training 2014, Istanbul/Turkey</p><p>• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Specialization Training 2007,</p><p>Mersin/Turkey</p><p>Career</p><p>• Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital 2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey</p><p>• Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey</p><p>• Çorlu State Hospital 2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey</p><p>Publications: Üçer, M. (2021). Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars</p><p>Repair: An Observational Study. World Neurosurgery, 146, e1301-e1306.</p>

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Speciality

Spine Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

EnglishTurkish

Neurosurgeon

2014–2021 – Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

2008–2014 – Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital, Turkey

2007–2008 – Çorlu State Hospital, Turkey

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Performed by Melih Uc

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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