Neurosurgery Prof. Dr. Erkin Sönmez
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Prof. Dr. Erkin Sönmez is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in Istanbul with more than 22 years of experience.
His clinical focus includes spine health and spinal disorders, including lumbar hypolordosis, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, and scoliosis. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultations.
About Prof. Dr. Erkin Sönmez
Prof. Dr. Erkin Sönmez is a neurosurgeon with 22 years of experience. His listed areas of expertise include lumbar hypolordosis, scoliosis, lumbar disc herniation, cervical disc herniation, spine health and spinal disorders.
Prof. Dr. Sönmez graduated from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine in 2004 and completed neurosurgery training at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine in 2010. He was awarded the academic rank of Yardımcı Associate Professorlik by Başkent University Faculty of Medicine in 2013, Associate Professorlik in 2017 and Professorlük in 2022. He was a clinical fellow at Department of Spine Surgery, Basel University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland, in 2012, and at Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi-GSpine 4, Milan Italy, in 2018.
He was Prof. Dr. at Memorial Ankara Hospital. Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Bölümü from 2023 to 2026 and joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2026. Prof. Dr. Sönmez practises at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul, Türkiye.
The profile lists 5 professional bodies, among them AO Spine, Eurospine and Türk Omurga Association.
Prof. Dr. Sönmez speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with the doctor before travelling.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Omurga Sağlığı
Education
- 2022Professorlük
- 2018Clinical fellow, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi-GSpine 4, Milan Italy
- 2017Associate Professorlik
- 2013Yardımcı Associate Professorlik
- 2012Clinical fellow, Department of Spine Surgery, Basel University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
- 2010Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi
- 2004Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2026Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2023–2026Memorial Ankara Hospital. Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Bölümü / Prof. Dr.
- 2023–2025Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine , Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD / Prof. Dr.
- 2022–2023Başkent University Faculty of Medicine , Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD / Prof. Dr.
- 2017–2022Başkent University Faculty of Medicine , Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD / Doç. Dr.
- 2013–2017Başkent University Faculty of Medicine , Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD / Yard.Doç.
- 2012–2013Başkent University Faculty of Medicine , Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD / Öğr.Gör
- 2011–2012Başkent University Faculty of Medicine , Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD / Uzman Dr.
- 2010–2011Batman Bölge Devlet Hospital (Devlet Hizmet Yükümlülüğü) / Uzman Dr.
- 2004–2010Başkent University Faculty of Medicine , Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD / Araş. Gör
Professional Memberships
- AO Spine
- Ankara Tabip Odası
- Eurospine
- Türk Omurga Association
- Türk Nöroşirürji Association
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Erkin Sönmez
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“Choosing Acibadem for my pre-operative anaesthetic assessment was the best decision I made. Dr. Sönmez kept me informed and reassured throughout. Everything was clearly explained in my own language.”
“I travelled from abroad for diagnostic work-up and the whole experience was seamless. Prof. Dr. Sönmez kept me informed and reassured throughout. I felt looked after at every turn.”
“The care I received for my sedation during my procedure was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Sönmezer was calm, precise and deeply reassuring.”