Nazmi Uğur Ünlü, MD

Nazmi Uğur Ünlü, MD is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the Neurosurgery unit. His work covers surgical and non-surgical care of conditions affecting the brain, the spine and the spinal cord, with a particular focus on the subspecialty areas of Spine Health and Treatment of Pituitary Diseases. He has more than ten years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Ünlü graduated from Health Sciences University Gülhane Faculty of Medicine in 2016. He began his career in 2017 as a doctor at Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health Ermenek State Hospital. From 2018 to 2024 he trained as a resident doctor at Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, completing his specialty training at Health Sciences University Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital Department of Neurosurgery in 2023. Between 2024 and 2025 he worked as a specialist doctor at Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital before joining Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2025.

Clinical focus

In cranial neurosurgery, Dr. Ünlü evaluates and treats patients with brain tumors, including deep-seated brain tumors and meningioma. He also treats pituitary diseases, brain aneurysms and hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus. Each case is assessed individually. The choice between observation, medical management and surgery depends on the type and location of the lesion, the patient’s symptoms and general health, and the findings on imaging. Some patients may be advised that surgery is not the most suitable option at that stage.

His spinal practice covers cervical spinal stenosis and lumbar spinal stenosis, disc herniation, spinal deformities, spine and spinal cord injuries and tethered cord syndrome. Treatments he offers include spinal fusion surgery and spinal injections. Where appropriate, less invasive options such as injections are considered before surgery is discussed, and the expected benefits, limitations and possible risks of any procedure are reviewed with the patient so that a decision can be made together.

How Dr. Ünlü works with international patients

Dr. Ünlü consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT or X-ray reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. Video consultations are available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Ünlü before traveling or as part of follow-up after treatment.