505 Best Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad

Dr Eldaniz Mammadli is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training from world-leading neurological institutes in the USA and France.

• Completed a clinical observership at the Barrow Neurological Institute in the USA
• Specialises in microneurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures
• Trained in spinal surgery across cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise includes stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders

Associate Professor Rafet Ozay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University Hospital with deep expertise in neurovascular surgery.

• Specialises in neurovascular microsurgery and endovascular procedures for blood vessel disorders
• Serves as Associate Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group
• Previously held senior roles at Gülhane Faculty of Medicine and Etlik City Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Highly trained in combining surgical and minimally invasive endovascular techniques

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

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

Dr Mehmet Hakan Sahin is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, recently recognised with the 2024 Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award. He has completed specialist training at the University of Wisconsin (UW Health) in the USA.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology, treating brain, skull base, and pituitary gland tumours
• Expert in microneurosurgery for aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery for disc herniation and scoliosis
• Won first prize at the Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy international competition
• Experienced in functional neurosurgery, including epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia care

Dr Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital with advanced European training in both brain and spinal procedures.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – uses smaller incisions for faster recovery and less post-op pain
• Trained in functional neurosurgery and head injury management through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs 3D printer-assisted hypophysectomy for precise removal of pituitary gland tumours
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine

Dr Lee Sanggu is the Honorary Medical Director at Naeun Hospital and a former President of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. He is a leading expert in treating spinal tumours and complex cervical disorders.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) for faster recovery times
• Performs microscopic and endoscopic discectomy to treat herniated discs
• Uses percutaneous radiofrequency nucleoplasty – a heat-based treatment for disc pain
• Serves as a committee member for AOSpine Asia Pacific
• Full member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specialising in minimally invasive techniques that offer patients faster recovery and reduced pain.

• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical procedures for complex spinal and brain conditions
• Uses endoscopic skull base surgery to remove pituitary tumours through the nose
• Provides functional neurosurgery including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease
• Offers endoscopic third ventriculostomy as a shunt-free option for hydrocephalus
• Published 21 research papers in international journals on surgical anatomy

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spine surgery specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Treats complex conditions including spinal tumours, scoliosis, and medication-resistant spinal infections
• Holds international memberships with AO Spine and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia's neurosurgery department

Associate Professor Onuk is a highly regarded specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, where he focuses on precision surgical techniques for complex urological and pelvic conditions.

• Specialises in nerve-sparing surgery to preserve function after radical procedures
• Uses minimally invasive methods for stress urinary incontinence to reduce recovery time
• Expert in endoscopic treatment for ureteral polyps and bladder stone removal
• Published extensive research on prostate cancer detection and erectile dysfunction recovery

Dr Evren Sandal specialises in high-precision neurosurgery, having completed advanced laboratory and clinical training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Focuses on craniocervical junction surgery near the spinal cord
• Expert in skull base surgery and cerebral bypass techniques
• Trained under the renowned Professor M. Sedat Çağlı
• Board-certified in Brain and Neurosurgery since 2015
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital

Navamin Hospital operates a JCI-accredited facility in Bangkok specialising in emergency trauma and advanced surgical care. The hospital manages 30,000 patients annually through its dedicated surgical and internal medicine departments.

• Maintains Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation for patient safety
• Provides 24-hour emergency and trauma services for urgent neurological injuries
• Holds Thailand's Hospital Accreditation (HA) for meeting national quality standards
• Integrates internal medicine and surgical teams for complex neurosurgical cases
• Staffs over 100 doctors across specialised medical and surgical units

Dr Ali Akay specialises in neurological microsurgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focused his specialist training at the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniations – use of microscopes for smaller incisions and quicker healing
• Expert in brain tumour removals and pituitary adenoma surgery
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia – a chronic pain condition affecting the face nerves
• Manages hydrocephalus and complex vascular conditions of the brain
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate Professor Ozlem Koroglu is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She serves as an international instructor for musculoskeletal ultrasound and pain management courses.

• Specialises in non-surgical nerve blocks and ultrasound-guided injections
• Treats spasticity in the hands using targeted botulinum toxin therapy
• Performs neural therapy and manual lumbar spine manipulations for chronic pain
• Uses prolotherapy and PRP to stimulate natural tissue repair
• Serves as an instructor for the ISPRM World Congress Ultrasound Course

Professor Sabri Aydin is a leading functional neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious CNS George Ablin International Fellowship in the USA. He currently serves as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Biruni University.

• Specialises in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders
• Focuses on neuromodulation and surgical solutions for spasticity
• Completed clinical fellowships at Oregon Health and Science University
• Contributes to international research on pain management and neurosurgery

Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who specialises in complex mechanical and neurological spine conditions.

• Completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the USA
• Expert in treating spinal tumours, scoliosis, and degenerative neck and back hernias
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Published 47 international peer-reviewed articles on advanced spinal trauma and recovery