Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Abubekir Akpinar is a dedicated neurosurgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has completed over 1,100 surgical procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal health and surgical intervention
• Serves as an Associate Professor, contributing to the clinical training of future surgeons
• Recognised as an attending physician for complex neurological and spinal cases
• Maintains a high-volume surgical practice at the JCI-accredited Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Dr Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who has performed over 1,100 successful treatments for spinal and nerve conditions.

• Completed specialised training in cervical disc herniation through the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Focuses on peripheral nerve surgery to restore function and relieve chronic pain
• Skilled in functional neurosurgery and trauma management for complex spinal cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spine surgery and hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya.

• Awarded the Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research into Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Expert in lumbar and neck hernia surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Focuses on spine surgery to restore mobility and reduce nerve pain
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Handles both paediatric and adult neurosurgical cases within a multidisciplinary team

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated spinal specialist who previously chaired the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic procedures for herniated disks
• Completed a spinal cord research fellowship at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience focused on spinal cord regeneration
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional organisations
• Trained in the United Kingdom at Peterborough and Lincoln County hospitals

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Professor Deniz Konya is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He provides senior expertise at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, specialising in complex spinal repairs.

• Focuses on waist and neck hernia repairs using surgical techniques refined in the USA
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the European Spine Society
• Serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of spinal specialists
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed international articles on spinal trauma and surgical outcomes
• Active in the International Group for the Advancement of Spine Science

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery – treats herniated disks using smaller incisions for less postoperative pain
• Trained at the Istanbul American Hospital's specialist Spinal Surgery Programme
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Expertise in scoliosis management and complex peripheral nerve surgery
• Active member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society

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 Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, where he focuses on relieving nerve pressure caused by herniated disks.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery course twice to master complex back repairs
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery, which uses smaller incisions for less post-operative pain
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, staying current with international safety standards
• Trained in neuroanatomy to ensure precision during delicate nerve-root decompression procedures

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who specialises in microsurgery and minimally invasive spinal repair.

• Performs minimally invasive lumbar discectomy – a small-incision technique to remove herniated disks with faster recovery.
• Expert in microsurgery for spine conditions, having completed advanced training at GATA Military Medical Faculty.
• Active researcher in spinal stabilisation, specifically thoracic and lumbar fixation techniques for better spinal support.
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in algology and anaesthesia who focuses on non-surgical pain management for spinal conditions. He leads the pain management efforts at Estexper Clinic, using his international training to help patients avoid invasive surgery.

• Specialises in algology – the branch of medicine dedicated to relieving chronic spinal and nerve pain
• Uses ozone therapy as a minimally invasive option to reduce inflammation in spinal discs
• Completed a fellowship at Istanbul University's prestigious Capa Medical Faculty
• Active member of several international anaesthesiology and pain management societies
• Experienced in critical care and patient safety during complex nerve procedures

Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal conditions like spondylolisthesis. He has held senior academic roles at Maltepe University for over 15 years. Dr. Karaoglan won the Best Paper Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Specializes in pituitary adenomas, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Treats complex conditions including Moyamoya disease and craniostenosis.