Neurosurgery Dr. Hanside Setenay Ünal
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Dr. Hanside Setenay Ünal is a neurosurgeon at İzmir Kent Hospital, practising in the Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery units.
She treats brain and spinal conditions, with interests including brain tumours and aneurysms, spinal and spinal cord tumours, and lumbar or cervical spinal canal stenosis.
About Dr. Hanside Setenay Ünal
Dr. Hanside Setenay Ünal is a neurosurgeon at İzmir Kent Hospital, working in the Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery units. Her clinical interests include brain tumours, meningioma, haematoma, brain aneurysms, spinal and spinal cord tumours, and lumbar and cervical spinal canal stenosis.
Dr. Ünal graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 2016 and completed her Neurosurgery training at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2024. She worked as a general practitioner at Zonguldak Kozlu Community Health Centre from 2016 to 2018 and as a neurosurgery specialist at Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital in 2024. She joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2026 and is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
International patients can consult Dr. Ünal for evaluation and care related to brain, spine and paediatric neurosurgical conditions. She provides consultation for symptoms such as neck, back and low back pain, disc herniation, and conditions affecting the brain, spinal column and spinal cord.
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Subspecialties
- Çocuk Nöroşirürjisi
Education
- 2024Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi
- 2016Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2026Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2024Hakkari Yüksekova Devlet Hospital / Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Uzmanı
- 2016–2018Zonguldak Kozlu Toplum Sağlığı Merkezi / Pratisyen Hekim
Professional Memberships
- Türk Nöroşirürji Association
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
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What patients say about Dr. Hanside Setenay Ünal
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My rotator cuff repair was handled with real skill and genuine care. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tunali answered all of my questions with patience.”
“I was nervous about my thyroid treatment, but I felt safe at every single step. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ünal answered all of my questions with patience. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”
“The care I received for my diabetic eye care was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Tüzünalp explained the risks honestly and earned my full trust. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”
“My gastrointestinal cancer surgery exceeded every expectation I had. Asst. Prof. Dr. Ünal kept me informed and reassured throughout. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”

