Prof. Ünsal Domaniç, MD, is one of the founders of the Turkish Spinal Surgery Society and is the first surgeon in the world to perform vertebral total wedge resection osteotomy, which is known by his name. He is the only orthopedic surgeon in Turkey who studied and graduated from faculties of Law and Medicine simultaneously. During his career, he has always set an example of being just and objective towards others. Well known for his personal skills in spinal surgery, Prof. Ünsal Domaniç also has acquired a rightful place in the spinal surgery society due to his national and international publications. Spinal surgery in Turkey has developed out of its cradle days, thanks to intense efforts of Dr. Domaniç, and his students helped Turkish spinal surgery to achieve an internationally esteemed status. He is now in a dignified position that every spinal surgeon would want to reach during their carriers.

Keywords: Ünsal Domaniç, spinal surgery, total wedge resection osteotomy