208 Best Spinal Surgery Doctors Abroad

Professor An Jea Hyeong is a specialist at Yonseisarangmoa Hospital and serves as an adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital.

• Specialises in obstetrics and gynaecology with a focus on maternal health
• Member of the Korean Society of Fetal Medicine
• Expert in perinatology, managing health concerns for both mother and baby
• Serves as a member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Associate Professor Kamran Aghayev is an internationally recognised neurosurgeon who has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. He holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions, including an expandable intervertebral cage.

• Developed the PURED technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and the SLIF spinal method
• Completed a specialist fellowship in spinal oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Centre in the US
• Expert in complex conditions including Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) and spinal fusion
• Offers online second opinions for patients with compression-driven syndromes and herniated discs

Dr Hakan Ozalp is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal fusion and complex herniated disc surgery
• Performs laminectomies to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
• Served as a Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training new surgeons
• Gained extensive clinical experience at the prestigious Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital

Dr Hakan Seçkin is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital who treats complex structural spinal disorders and tumours. His practice focuses on resolving chronic pain and mobility issues caused by degenerative conditions.

• Performs surgery for spinal stenosis – a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on nerves
• Treats herniated disks and spinal cord abscesses to restore nerve function
• Manages spinal cysts and sarcoma of the central nervous system
• Offers online consultations for international patients seeking a second opinion

Assistant Professor Gorkem Kiyak is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Academic Hospital, a facility with international TEMOS accreditation. He focuses on restoring spinal health and treating complex musculoskeletal tumours.

• Treats scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis to improve spinal alignment
• Manages bone tumours through specialised orthopaedic oncology techniques
• Addresses chronic spinal inflammation and age-related osteoporosis
• Expertise includes paediatric orthopaedics and hand surgery procedures

Dr Bilgehan Bilge is a specialist neurosurgeon at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He focuses on complex spinal conditions for both adult and paediatric patients.

• Treats congenital and acquired disorders of the central nervous system
• Performs surgical interventions for diverse spinal and neurological conditions
• Practices at a large facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association
• Manages surgical care within a high-volume centre treating 430,000 patients annually

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk is a spinal specialist at Risus Clinic Istanbul whose research on scoliosis surgery has been published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Performs discectomy to treat herniated discs, relieving nerve pressure and back pain
• Offers fetal surgery for spina bifida, a rare procedure for congenital spinal defects
• Specialises in both surgical and conservative treatments for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Uses vertebral plastic to stabilise fractured vertebrae and improve spinal alignment
• Expertise includes spine tumour embolization to reduce blood flow to tumours before removal

Professor Lim pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea and developed mini spinal fusion surgery. He leads complex spinal care at Nanoori Hospital, focusing on techniques that reduce patient pain and recovery time.

• Developed painless spinal fusion surgery using post-operative epidural treatment
• Trained in minimal-access surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute in Memphis
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Specialises in microscopic surgery for cervical spine diseases, tumours, and scoliosis

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre. She focuses on clinical nutrition and metabolic health for patients managing long-term physical conditions.

• Develops nutrition plans for metabolic disorders and cardiovascular health
• Focuses on weight management to improve body composition and mobility
• Creates sports nutrition strategies to support physical performance and recovery
• Supports patients by using evidence-based lifestyle counselling and healthy eating education