Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk – Neurosurgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
Specialist in Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
🌍 Treatment for International Patients | 📍 Istanbul, Turkey
📞 Multilingual Support
Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk is one of Turkey’s leading neurosurgeons, specialized in spine surgery with nearly 20 years of clinical and academic experience.
He focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, performing highly successful procedures for lumbar and cervical disc herniations, spinal stenosis, disc prostheses, and spinal stabilization.
He has also received international training and successfully treated hundreds of foreign patients.
Currently, he provides personalized medical care to international patients in Istanbul, Turkey.
Areas of Expertise
✅ Endoscopic Lumbar and Cervical Disc Surgery
✅ Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
✅ Spinal Stenosis (Canal Narrowing) Treatment
✅ Spinal and Intramedullary Tumors & Cysts
✅ Spinal Stabilization and Screw Fixation
✅ Disc Replacement (Artificial Disc Prosthesis)
✅ Second Opinion and Complication Management
Education & Academic Career
🎓 Medical School: Karadeniz Technical University (2005)
🎓 Neurosurgery Residency: Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2007–2013)
🎓 International Training:
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) – Spine Surgery
- Rhode Island Hospital, USA
👨🏫 Professor: Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine (2025 – Present)
International Experience & Training
🌍 Fellowships and observerships in the USA, Germany, and Europe
🌍 Over 100 presentations at international congresses
🌍 Collaborations with world-renowned spine surgeons
🌍 Dedicated clinical services for international patients, including full medical coordination
Scientific Contributions
📘 Editor of Turkey’s first textbook on Endoscopic Spine Surgery
📘 Editor of a 6-volume neurosurgery board preparation series
📄 Author of 52 international scientific papers and 17 book chapters
🎥 Creator of 29 surgical training videos
🏅 Recipient of multiple national and international awards
Medical Innovations
💡 Developer of new minimally invasive surgical techniques
💡 Holder of 2 patented spine surgery models (utility models)
💡 Organizer of live international spine surgery workshops
Memberships & Editorial Roles
Member of EUROSPINE, Turkish Spine Society, and Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Editorial board member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery
Reviewer for World Neurosurgery and European Spine Journal
Patient Admission & Contact
📍 Turkish Medical Centers – Medera Clinic
🌍 Online Consultation and Medical Report Evaluation
📆 Fast Diagnosis and Surgery Planning
🛬 VIP Airport Transfer & Accommodation Assistance for International Patients
Why Choose Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk?
✔ Proven success in advanced spine surgery
✔ Patient safety and satisfaction above all
✔ Minimally invasive techniques – faster recovery, less pain
✔ Internationally certified and academically recognized surgeon
✔ Ethical, evidence-based medical practice
🧳 Looking for safe, effective, and affordable spine surgery in Turkey?
Get treated in Istanbul by an experienced and internationally recognized spine surgeon, Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk.