Ayhan Kara

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience in spinal surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to treat cervical and lumbar conditions. The specialist currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He focuses on rapid patient recovery and rehabilitation.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Kara uses minimally invasive methods that reduce tissue damage. He performs endoscopic procedures for cervical and lumbar spine issues. These techniques often lead to shorter hospital stays and faster patient mobilization. The doctor adapts every treatment plan to the specific needs of the patient.

He treats various conditions and performs several procedures:

• Anterior lumbar discectomy — a procedure to remove a herniated disc through the abdomen
• Nucleoplasty for disc decompression — a minimally invasive technique using radiofrequency to reduce disc pressure
• Spinal instrumentation and fixation surgery
• Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation — a device that sends electrical signals to the spinal cord to block pain
• Treatment of brain tumors, pituitary adenoma, and spine cysts
• Single-level lumbar laminectomy and stabilization

Surgical Outcomes

The neurosurgeon has performed hundreds of spine operations using modern instrumentation. He utilizes the infrastructure at Central Hospital, which includes 3 Tesla MRI and AI-powered imaging. These tools allow Dr. Kara to perform precise removals of spinal cord and brain tumors.

Work Experience

• Neurosurgeon – Central Hospital, Istanbul
• Intern – Helios Clinic, Hamburg, Germany
• Specialization Training – Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

Education & Training

• Dicle University – Degree in General Medicine
• Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Residency in Neurosurgery
• Helios Clinic Hamburg – Advanced clinical internship

Professional Activities

Dr. Kara treats complex neurological cases by following international protocols. He remains active in the medical community by attending surgical courses and conferences. The specialist applies innovations in spinal fixation to improve long-term stability for his patients.