Dr. Mehmet Onur Yücel
Born in 1980 in Istanbul, Dr. Mehmet Onur Yücel completed his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He pursued his specialisation in Neurosurgery at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital between 2004 and 2010.
Following his specialist training, he fulfilled his compulsory service at Erzurum Bölge Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2012. He continued his professional career at the Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic from 2012 to 2017, gaining extensive surgical experience across complex neurosurgical cases.
Dr. Yücel later joined Istanbul Gelişim University Vocational School of Health Services as a faculty member, contributing to academic development and training in the field. He currently practices at Private Nisa Hospital.
He has actively participated in scientific studies, national and international congresses, and certificate programs, advancing his expertise in spinal surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, and neuro-oncology. His clinical focus includes advanced minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and evidence-based care.
Conditions treated by Dr. Mehmet Onur Yücel
Herniated disc (lumbar and cervical)
Spinal stenosis
Brain tumors
Hydrocephalus
Spinal fractures
Spinal tumors
Degenerative spine diseases
Endoscopic spine disorders
Area of Interest
Spinal Surgery
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Neuro-oncology
Minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
Qualification
MBBS: Haydarpasa Training and Research Hospital
DM: Firat University
Work Experiences
Faculty Member, Istanbul Gelişim University Vocational School of Health Services
Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (2012–2017)
Erzurum Bölge Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory Service, 2011–2012)
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital (Specialisation Training, 2004–2010)