Herniated Disk Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Cagri Canbolat is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on minimally invasive spinal surgery to treat herniated disks.

• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions mean less muscle damage and a faster return to daily activities
• Expertise in spinal oncological surgery for cases involving tumours or complex spinal pressure
• Highly active in spinal research with publications in the Asian Spine Journal and Child's Nervous System
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University with wide experience across major Turkish medical centres

Professor Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a world leader in endoscopic spine surgery, recognised with the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award for his clinical contributions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive herniated disk repair – uses tiny incisions for less muscle damage and faster recovery
• Designed the Apollon spinal system, showing his deep expertise in surgical technology
• Served as Head of Neurosurgery at several major South Korean institutions
• Active member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine
• Published over 50 research papers on spinal disorders and innovative surgical outcomes

Professor Jaehyeon Lim developed the painless spinal fusion technique and pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea to treat neck and disc conditions.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement for faster recovery
• Introduced mini spinal fusion surgery to reduce muscle damage and post-operative pain
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute
• Published extensive research on clinical outcomes for lumbar disc herniation

Professor Iltae Jang is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who was named the best doctor for spine disorders by major South Korean publications. As the founder of the Nanoori Medical Foundation, he leads one of the region top centres for spinal health.

• Specialises in percutaneous endoscopic discectomy – a minimally invasive technique for herniated disks using tiny incisions
• Performs motion-preserving cervical arthroplasty, using artificial disks to maintain neck mobility after surgery
• Expert in one-day lumbar fusion performed without general anaesthetic for faster patient walking
• Holds a PhD and serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery at Yonsei University

The doctor is a Neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, and functional neurosurgery. His clinical focus includes movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia, and endoscopic surgeries.

He has received numerous awards such as the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award and the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award. He completed fellowships at Florida University and Yale University.

The doctor has published 47 articles in SCI international journals, presented papers at 33 international meetings, and contributed to two international books. He is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations.

Dr Abdulkerim Gokoglu leads neurosurgery at System Hospital, bringing expertise from a postdoctoral research residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier Harvard Medical School affiliate.

• Specialises in spinal disease management and corrective surgery for spine deformities
• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy, providing deep knowledge for complex nerve surgery
• Treats herniated disks alongside expertise in brain tumours and spinal trauma
• Focuses on precision-based techniques to address nerve compression and chronic pain

Professor Fikret Baskan is a faculty member at Biruni University who focuses on complex spine and spinal cord surgery, specifically for paediatric and congenital cases.

• Specialises in treating spina bifida and other congenital spinal anomalies
• Served at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital – one of the largest medical complexes in Europe
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for spinal tumours requiring high precision
• Background in PhD-level neurosurgical research from Izmir Tepecik Training Hospital

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in endoscopic spine surgery at Can Hospitals, offering patients a keyhole alternative to traditional open back operations.

• Performs fully closed herniated disc surgery using small incisions for faster physical recovery
• Uses microsurgery techniques to repair cervical and lumbar hernias with high precision
• Treats spinal fractures with kyphoplasty, a procedure that stabilises bones without major surgery
• Utilises radiofrequency and laser interventions for targeted pain management in chronic cases
• Experienced in neuronavigation for complex procedures, improving accuracy near sensitive nerves

Assistant Professor Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a specialist neurosurgeon at the world-renowned Bumrungrad International Hospital. He refined his expertise through a fellowship at Temple University Hospital in the United States.

• Focuses on spinal surgery to relieve nerve compression and chronic back pain
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for precise herniated disk repair
• Holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Neurosurgery
• Trained in the USA in neurological surgery at Philadelphia's Temple University
• Consults in fluent English for international patients

Dr Ayhan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on microsurgical techniques to treat spinal conditions. He manages complex disc issues using precise methods designed to spare healthy tissue and speed up patient recovery.

• Specialises in spinal surgery for herniated discs and spinal stenosis
• Uses microsurgery to remove damaged disc material with smaller incisions
• Treats traumatic spinal injuries and reconstructive cases
• Managed neurosurgical cases at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes peripheral nerve surgery for nerve entrapments

Professor Gulsah Bademci leads the neurosurgery department at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, bringing academic precision to complex spine and nerve cases.

• Specialises in microdiscectomy – uses high-magnification surgery to remove herniated discs through tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Arkansas under the world's most renowned neurosurgeons
• Holds the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Board certification
• Trained as a research fellow at the prestigious Yale University School of Medicine
• Performs spinal canal stenosis surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves