Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on micro-surgical repairs for cervical and lumbar disc issues.

• Uses micro-surgical techniques for smaller incisions and faster patient recovery times
• Specialises in both neck and lower back herniated disc treatments
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping using targeted surgery
• Manages complex cases involving spine fractures and spinal cord tumours

Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a leading neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal surgery and hernia repairs.

• Focuses on waist, neck, and back hernias to restore patient mobility
• Performs spine surgery to treat both degenerative conditions and spinal fractures
• Expertise includes peripheral nerve surgery to address chronic pain and numbness
• Specialises in managing spinal tumours using surgical techniques
• Treats pituitary conditions and aneurysms within a multidisciplinary neurosurgical team

Naki Keles focuses on endoscopic closed surgery for lumbar disc herniations at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He uses these techniques to treat herniated disks with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery – smaller incisions and reduced muscle damage
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for both cervical and lumbar herniations
• Treats spine fractures using surgical techniques that support faster patient recovery
• Provides modern surgical options for back and neck nerve compression

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and currently leads specialised spinal care at Eskisehir City Hospital.

• Specialises in percutaneous gel ethanol injections – a needle-based treatment for herniated disks that avoids open surgery
• Expertise in spinal cord stimulation to manage chronic pain when traditional treatments fail
• Completed a fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Research focus on high-resolution MRI techniques for evaluating acute lumbar disc hernias

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a distinguished neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialises in spinal surgery and manages complex herniated disk cases using modern surgical techniques.
• Member of EUROSPINE, a leading international organisation focused on advancing spinal care standards.
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society, dedicated to improving patient surgical outcomes.
• Holds an associate professor title, a senior academic rank demonstrating his high-level surgical expertise.
• Contributes to neurosurgical research through his involvement with the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Professor Gogusgeren has performed over 900 successful neurosurgical procedures, specialising in microsurgery for spinal issues at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Uses microsurgery – small incisions and high-powered microscopes for faster recovery
• Personalised care where the doctor personally reviews every patient's scans
• Focuses on secured surgeries to minimise risks to delicate spinal nerves
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Provides direct contact for post-operative support to ensure patient safety

Professor Sajan K Hedge is a pioneer in spinal care who introduced several modern instrumentation systems to India for treating complex disc issues.

• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for herniated discs and spinal trauma
• Member of the Spine Trauma Study Group in the USA
• Recognised expert in using instrumentation to stabilise the spine and improve patient mobility
• Active member of the Group International COTREL DUBOUSSET (GICD)
• Fellow of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India

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