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Salih Murat Imer

Salih Murat Imer

Spine Care/Surgery

41+

Years of Experience

About Salih Murat Imer

<p>Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.</p> <p>Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.</p>

Good to know

Speciality

Spine Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

English

Awards

  • Turkish Board in Neurosurgery
  • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Neurosurgeon

Current – Neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and Private Office.

2016–2018 – Founding Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Okan University Hospital.

2006–2011 – Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty.

2000–2006 – Associate Professor at Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty.

1996–2000 – Consultant Neurosurgeon at Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty.

1993–1996 – Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Trakya University Medical Faculty.

1993 – Consultant Neurosurgeon at Trakya University Medical Faculty.

1983–1985 – Physician during Obligatory Service.

All Procedures

Performed by Salih Murat Imer

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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