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Sangwon Hwang

  • 30 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Leadheal Hospital
  • Dr. Sang Won Hwang is a neurosurgeon focused on spine surgery. He has nearly 30 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 spine procedures. He is skilled in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. He also performs cervical artificial disc replacement. His approach aims for faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.

    He manages complex cases, including spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He uses careful diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

    CEO, Chief Spine Surgeon, and Spine Center Director at Lead Hill Hospital. MD, Inha University College of Medicine. Awards: 2021 Eunpyeong Grand Prize (Beautiful Donation Award) and 2019 Medical Service Award. Member: Honor Society (Community Chest of Korea), Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Association, and Korean Regional Hospital Association.

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Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
AUD $28,478 - AUD $35,598
Discectomy
AUD $14,239 - AUD $21,359
Laminectomy
AUD $21,359 - AUD $28,478
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Doctor Sarunya Yuthagovit

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, EDNA Wellness
  • Doctor Sarunya Yuthagovit is a leading neurosurgeon at EDNA Wellness, specialising in complex neurovascular surgery and cerebral revascularisation for moyamoya disease.

    • Expert in microsurgical techniques for intracranial aneurysms and spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas
    • Specialises in revascularisation – restoring blood flow to the brain to prevent strokes
    • Oversees neurology and stem cell programmes grounded in clinical safety
    • Develops specialist training programmes for neurosurgical residents and neurological nursing
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Musa Boztepe

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Dr Musa Boztepe has performed over 1,100 spinal treatments, specialising in complex surgery for disc herniations and spinal disorders at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Trained in functional neurosurgery and head trauma at Istanbul’s Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
    • Expert in cerebrovascular surgery, focusing on cerebral artery aneurysms and vascular disorders
    • Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts and spinal stenosis to support faster recovery
    • Completed advanced courses in peripheral nerve surgery and paediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
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Ramazan Uyar

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr Ramazan Uyar is a leading neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya with award-winning research in vagus nerve stimulation. He has held senior leadership roles, including Chief Physician at multi-specialty hospitals.

    • Specialises in complex aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumour removal
    • Expert in pediatric neurosurgery including fetal spina bifida cases
    • Performs minimally invasive spine surgery for lumbar and neck hernias
    • Uses Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for non-surgical tumour treatment
    • Winner of the prestigious Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
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Discectomy
AUD $14,809 - AUD $14,809
Herniated disc surgery
AUD $9,255 - AUD $15,663
Laminectomy
AUD $10,679 - AUD $10,679
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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He specialises in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for both brain and spine conditions.

    • Performs endoscopic brain surgery – a minimally invasive approach for quicker recovery
    • Expert in endoscopic lumbar and cervical disc surgery for herniated discs
    • Treats complex vascular conditions including brain aneurysms and AVMs
    • Uses CyberKnife and Gamma Knife for precise, non-surgical tumor targeting
    • Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
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Discectomy
AUD $14,809 - AUD $14,809
Herniated disc surgery
AUD $9,255 - AUD $15,663
Laminectomy
AUD $10,679 - AUD $10,679
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Professor Kaptanoglu is a leading neurosurgeon who pioneered stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries. He formerly headed the neurosurgery department at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top academic hospitals.

    • Specialises in complex spinal deformities including scoliosis and kyphosis
    • Performs minimally invasive and thoracoscopic spinal surgery for faster recovery
    • Expert in difficult brain tumours such as gliomas and pituitary adenomas
    • Completed a high-level research fellowship at the University of Toronto
    • Recipient of multiple awards for groundbreaking spinal regeneration research
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Emad Abdallah

  • 5 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bursa, Turan Turan Health Group
  • Dr. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.

    He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).

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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate Professor Akcakaya is a specialist neurosurgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with fellowships from leading international centres in Germany and Israel.

    • Completed a fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
    • Expert in microsurgery of peripheral nerves and brachial plexus – the network of nerves sending signals from the spine to the limbs
    • Specialises in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife – high-precision radiation treatments that target tumours without surgery
    • Formerly an Assistant Professor at Istinye University Medical Faculty
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Necati Kaplan

  • 25 years of experience
  • 60000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Tekirdag, Optimed International Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

    He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

    He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

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Savas Ceylan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Professor Ceylan is a global pioneer in endoscopic neurosurgery, having performed over 5,629 successful endoscopic procedures throughout his distinguished career.

    • Specialises in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – a minimally invasive technique through the nose to remove tumours with no external scars
    • Treated more than 4,380 pituitary adenomas and 120 chordomas
    • Completed specialized training in stereotactic neurosurgery and syringomyelia at The Midland Centre in Birmingham, UK
    • Serves as a key member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee
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Laminectomy
AUD $9,967 - AUD $11,391
Brain tumor removal
AUD $17,087 - AUD $21,359
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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Associate Professor Selcuk trained under the legendary Professor M. Gazi Yasargil, a world-recognised pioneer in modern neurosurgery. He currently leads complex surgical cases at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul.

    • Specialises in neurovascular surgery and neuro-oncology for brain tumour removal
    • Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine, using genetic insights for precise surgical planning
    • Performs minimally invasive procedures for herniated discs and spinal stenosis
    • Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Fellowship trained at Saint Louis University, USA, and Yeditepe University Hospital
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Umut Dogu

  • 4.8 Excellent 219 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Dr Umut Dogu is a neurosurgery specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He focused on complex spinal care at the Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center.

    • Specialises in degenerative spine diseases like lumbar and cervical disc herniations
    • Treats traumatic injuries including vertebral fractures and spinal cord instability
    • Manages primary and metastatic spinal tumours using surgical intervention
    • Performs neuromodulation and spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain
    • Expert in vertebroplasty to stabilise fractures caused by osteoporosis
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Discectomy
AUD $8,568 - AUD $9,347
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
AUD $11,292 - AUD $14,410
Surgical treatment of epilepsy
AUD $13,631 - AUD $14,799
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Hakan Hanimoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Professor Hanimoglu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He has held senior clinical roles at several of Turkey's most prestigious university medical centres.

    • Specialises in neurosurgery for the brain and spine
    • Taught as a specialist at Istanbul Biruni University
    • Served at Koç University Hospital's brain and nerve surgery department
    • Expertise includes complex neurosurgical cases and nerve repairs
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
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Removal of meningioma
AUD $27,766 - AUD $35,598
Vagus nerve stimulation
AUD $42,718 - AUD $42,718
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