Onur Yaman

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman is a neurosurgeon and spine specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He holds a patent for an original spinal laminoplasty plate. This specialist has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters. He treats patients for various conditions related to the nervous system.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Yaman treats disorders of the nervous system and vertebral column. He focuses on conditions involving the spinal cord and structural stability. The doctor provides surgical solutions for several chronic and acute issues:

• Herniated disks in the lumbar and cervical spine
• Spinal stenosis — a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves
• Spinal cord abscesses and infections
• Spine cysts and other growths

Achievements and Innovation

The doctor contributes to medical technology through research and development. He holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate. This device stabilizes the vertebrae after decompression surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Between 2013 and 2016, his clinical research earned several presentation awards.

Professional Experience

Dr. Yaman balances clinical practice with academic and leadership roles. He reached the rank of Associate Professor in 2015. The specialist founded several national and international spine study groups. He also works with the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council Medical Device Development Program.

Education and Academic Background

• 2001 – Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2001 – Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Neurosurgery
• 2015 – Achieved the title of Associate Professor

Professional Memberships

• Euro Spine
• AO Spine
• World Spinal Column Society
• Scoliosis Research and Treatment Society
• Middle East Spine Society
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Turkish Medical Association