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About
BurakOzgurMD
World-RenownedNeurosurgeon·Innovator·Modern-dayRenaissanceMan
Introduction
Twodecadespioneeringspinesurgery,withafocusoninnovationandpatientoutcomes.
Dr.Ozgurcombinesauthority,innovation,andrelatability.Heisadmiredforhisabilitytotranslateadvancedmedicalknowledgeintopractical,actionableguidance.
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Years in practice
Over two decades of dual-board-certified neurosurgical and spine-surgery practice.
Global presentations
Invited talks and scientific presentations delivered across conferences worldwide.
Media-ready expertise
Dr.Ozgur'sinfluencereachesbeyondtheoperatingroom.Heisacompellingspeakerandon-cameraexpertwhomakescomplexmedicaltopicsaccessibletowideaudiences.
His insights span
- Spinehealth,management,andrecovery
- Minimallyinvasivespinesurgeryandsurgicalcraft
- Innovationinmedicaltechnology—robotics,navigation,andAR
Withanapproachablestyle,hebridgesthegapbetweenmedicalscienceandeverydayhealth—makinghimanidealguestfortelevision,podcasts,andliveevents.
Thought leadership
Achievements.
(2005–26©)
LA Super Doctor
14 consecutive years recognized.
Los Angeles Magazine peer-nominated top-physician honor, 14 years running.
OC Physician of Excellence
7 years honored in a row.
Orange County Medical Association's peer-voted recognition of physicians of excellence.
Scientific presentations
151 invited talks worldwide.
Delivered across international spine, neurosurgery, and innovation conferences.
Peer-reviewed publications
34 research papers.
Published in leading medical journals, advancing minimally invasive spine care.
Clinical textbooks
10 book chapters contributed.
Across clinical, surgical, and anatomy-focused volumes on spine.
Published books
3 full-length titles.
Including the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery textbook, plus memoir and family-fiction titles.
Buy on AmazonMinimally Invasive Spine SurgeryAuthoritative textbook on spine surgery technique
Buy on AmazonGrabbing Life by the HornsA compilation of fascinating patient stories and lessons learned
Buy on AmazonPugsly’s Idea Goes ViralA family-style pet/human take on the recent pandemic
Why he stands out
Dr.Ozgurcombinesauthority,innovation,andrelatability.Heisadmiredforhisabilitytotranslateadvancedmedicalknowledgeintopractical,actionableguidance.Histrustedreputationanduniquecommunicationstylemakehimapowerfulvoiceattheintersectionofhealth,science,andwellness.
Beyond the OR
RenaissanceMan.
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Mission-driven surgeon
Led multiple teams on medical and surgical mission trips — providing care to refugees and the underserved.
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CATAN champion
2025 US National CATAN Champion — representing the USA at the 2026 Americas Tournament in Brazil and the 2027 World Tournament.
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Endurance athlete
Completed 27 triathlons. Avid pickleball player — recent tournament winner in Newport Beach, CA.
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Film — Sundance 2018
Executive producer of “The Kindergarten Teacher,” featured at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018.
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Original screenplay
Completed an original feature-length script, “Killing Me Softly.”
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“The Cutting Edge”
Developing a unique surgeon/physician-based reality game-show concept — Top Chef meets Big Brother.
(07)
Survivor application
Actively applying to be on the next season of Survivor.
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Deep-sea fisherman
Caught a 350 lb Blue Marlin and a 250 lb Bluefin Tuna — and makes his own sushi / sashimi.