Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Professor Hyung Jin Shin is a leader in paediatric neurosurgery at Samsung Medical Center, where he treats complex brain and spinal conditions.

• Specialises in paediatric brain tumours and epilepsy surgery
• Former President of the Korean Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Treats spinal meningiomas, which are tumours on the spinal cord membrane
• Managed maxillofacial disorders involving the face and jaw
• Chief Professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

Dr Lee Jung Il is a specialist neurosurgeon at Samsung Medical Center – one of Asia's top-ranked hospitals for complex brain care.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for non-invasive brain treatment
• Targets tumours and lesions with high precision to avoid traditional open surgery
• Expert in using focused radiation for complex cases requiring pinpoint accuracy
• Works within a world-class neurology team focused on rapid recovery and patient safety

Professor Kwan Park focuses on neurosurgery at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's most prestigious clinical facilities.

• Specialises in surgical management of the brain and nervous system
• Operates within a globally recognised healthcare centre
• Provides expert diagnosis and surgical intervention for neurological disorders

Prof. Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and spine surgery. He provides patient-focused care for movement disorders, spasticity, and complex cases. He has extensive experience in Türkiye and the USA.

He chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Biruni University (2021–2024). He worked as a functional neurosurgeon at Neurospinal Hospital, Dubai (2019–2020). He held attending posts at Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa and VKV American Hospital. He has run a private clinic in Istanbul since 2020.

He has many SCI/SCI‑E indexed papers and book chapters on spasticity, neuromodulation, and pain. He has given numerous congress presentations and invited lectures. His training includes an MD from Istanbul University and a neurosurgery residency at Cerrahpasa. He completed a stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Ankara University, an observer/fellow term at OHSU, and the CNS George Ablin International Fellowship at UIC.

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

Dr Byung-hee Lee is a pioneering interventional neurologist at RE:YOUTH who helped establish major stroke and vascular surgery societies in Korea.

• Specialises in vascular neurosurgery and minimally invasive neurointerventional procedures
• Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology and the Korean Stroke Society
• Published 24 SCI-level research papers on complex cerebrovascular conditions
• Holds memberships with the American Stroke Association and the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Dr Naci Karacaoglan is a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He was named one of the top ten plastic surgeons by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.

• Specialises in complex facial reconstructions and plastic surgery procedures
• Awarded expert status by the Ministry of Health of Turkey
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Breast Surgery Center in Oregon, USA
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier medical schools

Dr Ozden Gul is a General Surgeon at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with a focus on endocrine and gastrointestinal procedures.

• Performs endocrine surgery on the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder and hernia repair to speed up recovery
• Manages both benign and malignant breast diseases through surgical intervention
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Akalan is a globally recognised neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who specialises in complex brain and nerve surgeries. He is a primary authority on paediatric epilepsy operations and glioma treatments.

• Uses intraoperative MRI (iMRI) to view the brain in real-time during surgery
• Employs the O-arm Imaging System for high-precision 3D spinal navigation
• Treats movement disorders, skull injuries, and various nervous system conditions
• Co-authored the major textbook Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes