Southern California Neurosurgeon Dr. Burak Ozgur Named to Super Doctors 2015 List for Four Years in a Row

    LOS ANGELES, CA, February 07, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Southern California neurosurgeon Dr. Burak Ozgur has been awarded the Super Doctors 2015 for Neurosurgery for four consecutive years based on stringent criteria of indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement in the field of neurosurgery.

"It is incredibly humbling to be recognized by my fellow surgeons and physicians with this prestigious award. This award not only highlights my practice and commitment, but also those who are part of my team, and who have worked closely with me to improve the quality of life of many people through minimally invasive spine treatment and care," said leading US neurosurgeon Dr. Ozgur.

The Super Doctors 2015 list was published in the January 2015 issue of the LA Times Magazine. To read more about Dr. Ozgur, visit the links below:

- Visit Dr. Ozgur Super Doctors Profile
- Read more about Dr. Ozgur, Best US Neurosurgeon
- Dr. Ozgur, ONE Brain and Spine Center

According to the Super Doctors Award website, only five percent of practicing doctors receive the award annually. The selection is made based on strict criteria and key indicators, which include:

- Years of experience
- Hospital appointments
- Fellowships
- Professional activities
- Leadership positions
- Academic achievements/positions
- Board certifications
- Publications, lectures & presentations
- Honors and awards
- Other outstanding achievement

As a Double Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon in Southern California, Dr. Ozgur is highly qualified and specializes in cutting-edge minimally invasive spine surgery to treat patients suffering from a wide range of debilitating spine injuries and conditions, such as Degenerative Arthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Back Pain, Herniated Disc and more in Irvine, Newport Beach and Los Angeles.

Dr. Ozgur is one of the founders of ONE Brain and Spine Center, a leading brain and spine center in Newport Beach, CA, and he is affiliated with leading Southern California hospital, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. He is also an accomplished triathlete and regularly participates in numerous endurance races and triathlons.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is performed using an operative microscope and sometimes computer-guided imaging. Some of the advantages of minimally invasive spine surgery are:

- Smaller incisions, smaller scars
- Less tissue dissection
- Less damage to surrounding muscles and tissues
- Less blood loss
- Quicker healing/faster recovery
- Shorter hospital stay, and less pain
- Quicker return to daily activities

Minimally invasive spine surgery is not always appropriate for every patient. To know if you are a right candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery or to request an appointment with Dr. Ozgur, call (949) 383-4190 or toll free 888-64-SPINE. You can also visit www.ozgurmd.com.

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