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Rafet Ozay

Rafet Ozay

Spine Care/Surgery

29+

Years of Experience

About Rafet Ozay

<p>Dr. Rafet Ozay is an Associate Professor who specializes in neurovascular surgery. He focuses on both microsurgery and endovascular techniques. Dr. Ozay has broad experience in neurosurgery. He has worked at top medical centers, including Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, and Etlik City Hospital.</p> <p>Dr. Ozay is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association. He is also proficient in English, as shown by his ÜDS Exam score of 70 in 2007. He has advanced from Chief Assistant to Associate Professor during his career. This reflects his skill and dedication to neurosurgery.</p>

Good to know

Speciality

Spine Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

English

Awards

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • ÜDS English Language Certification (2007)

Neurosurgeon

2025–Present – Associate Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group

2024–2025 – Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

2020–2024 – Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Etlik City Hospital

2021–2023 – Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

2018–2021 – Associate Professor at Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2012–2018 – Chief Assistant and Operating Doctor at Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2011–2012 – Chief Assistant and Operating Doctor at Etlik Specialization Hospital

2010–2011 – Operating Doctor at Beyhekim State Hospital

2006–2010 – Operating Doctor at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine

2005–2006 – Operating Doctor at Akşehir State Hospital

1998–2005 – Research Assistant at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

1997–1998 – General Practitioner at Yozgat Aydıncık Central Health Center

All Procedures

Performed by Rafet Ozay

Spine Care/Surgery

Spine Care/Surgery

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