Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in anaesthesiology and algology, focusing on complex pain management for neurosurgical and spinal conditions.

• Completed a fellowship in pain management (algology) at Istanbul Capa Medical Faculty
• Specialises in ozone therapy and innovative pain relief for herniated disks
• Expert in critical care and cardiac anaesthesia for patient safety during surgery
• Former Chief Physician with extensive experience in international medical standards
• Fluent in English, Farsi, and Turkish to support international patients

Dr Naki Keles is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on muscle-sparing endoscopic spine techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery for faster rehabilitation
• Uses minimally invasive methods for both cervical and lumbar herniations
• Performs surgical repair for spine fractures using small-incision techniques
• Provides advanced care for complex spinal conditions including spinal cord abscesses
• Practices at BAH International, a leading centre for specialised spine treatment

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on microsurgical precision for complex brain and spine conditions.

• Specialises in microsurgical lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatment for faster recovery
• Expert in scoliosis surgery and managing complex spine fractures
• Performs delicate brain and spine tumour removals with a focus on neurological preservation
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping using minimally invasive techniques

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a dual-specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, expert in both intricate brain surgery and complex spinal reconstructions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs transnasal pituitary tumor resection – removing tumors through the nose without external incisions
• Manages complex vascular cases including brain aneurysm surgery and Moyamoya disease
• Highly skilled in peripheral nerve repairs and deep brain stimulation (DBS)

Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a highly trained specialist surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds a medical degree from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Experienced in managing endocrine conditions involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Recognised member of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Completed specialised training at the Europe Senology Academia in Germany
• Expertise includes oncoplastic surgery for treating tumours while maintaining physical appearance
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Colorectal Surgery Association

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr Gokhan Gurkan is a highly trained neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He successfully passed the European Board of Neurosurgery examination, a prestigious international standard for surgical expertise.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar surgery – a minimally invasive approach for faster recovery
• Treats brain aneurysms using clipping techniques to prevent life-threatening bleeds
• Performs microvascular surgery for conditions like trigeminal neuralgia involving facial nerve pain
• Expert in spinal collapse surgeries like kyphoplasty to stabilise vertebrae after injury
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurovascular Group