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Tuncay Kaner

Tuncay Kaner

Spine Care/Surgery

37+

Years of Experience

About Tuncay Kaner

<h3><strong>Education and Expertise</strong></h3><p><strong>1988</strong>: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education, Istanbul</p><p><strong>1996</strong>: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Neurosurgery Specialist Training, Istanbul</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>1989 to 1996</strong>: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Assistant Doctor, Istanbul</p><p><strong>1996 to 1999</strong>: Private Respect Hospital, Specialist Doctor and Chief Physician, Istanbul</p><p><strong>2000 to 2002</strong>: Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 1st Neurosurgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor, Istanbul</p><p><strong>2002 to 2010</strong>: Ministry of Health Pendik State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Istanbul</p><p><strong>2008 to 2009</strong>: Participation in "Spinal Surgery Program" at Istanbul American Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Fellowship Days: 01.05.2008 - 31.12.2009</p><p><strong>2010 to 2011</strong>: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Santa Monica Hospital Center for Spinal Surgery (Comprehensive Spine Center), Researcher (Fellow), California, USA</p><p><strong>2011</strong>: Associate Professor</p><p><strong>2014</strong>: Virginia University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Visiting Faculty Member, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA</p><p><strong>2012 to 2016</strong>: Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Istanbul</p><p><strong>2016 to 2018</strong>: Vital Fulya Plaza, Fulya/Beşiktaş/Istanbul<br /><br /><strong>Professional Memberships</strong></p><p>-Turkish Neurosurgery Association<br />-Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group<br />-Turkish Spine Association<br />-AO Spine International<br />-Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery<br />-Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Surgical Neurosurgery Group<br />-Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)<br /><br /> </p>

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Speciality

Spine Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

EnglishTurkish

Awards

  • Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
  • AO Spine International
  • Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Turkish Spine Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Surgical Neurosurgery Group

Neurosurgeon

All Procedures

Performed by Tuncay Kaner

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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