Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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.

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. Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vascular and spine neurosurgery. Dr. Ozalp completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy. He previously served as a lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs complex brain aneurysm repair and arteriovenous malformation surgery.
• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal fusion.
• Treats brain tumors using transnasal resection and stereotaxic radiosurgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using PET-CT and TrueBeam STx technology.

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

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive spine repairs.

• Performs microdiscectomy for lumbar and cervical discs – a keyhole technique for faster recovery
• Specialises in percutaneous spine surgery – uses tiny punctures to treat hernias without open surgery
• Expert in applying disc prostheses – helps maintain natural spinal mobility after treatment
• Trained in microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy at top institutions in Belgium and the USA

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

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a leading specialist in endoscopic spinal surgery who trained at the Free University of Berlin to master minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in neuroendoscopy for herniated disks using small incisions for faster recovery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at major training centres including Anadolu Medical Center
• Active member of Eurospine and the Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Expert in spinal microsurgery which uses high-powered microscopes to protect delicate nerves

Professor Mete Karatay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex spinal interventions for cervical and lumbar disc herniation.

• Performs microdiscectomy – a minimally invasive surgery to remove herniated material and relieve nerve pressure
• Expert in spinal stabilization and stenosis surgery for multi-level disc issues
• Uses kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty – cement-based techniques to repair and strengthen damaged vertebrae
• Focuses on spinal cord stimulation for patients requiring surgical pain management

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. Lee Sang Gu is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He serves as President of the Korean Spinal Cord Society. Dr. Lee specializes in spinal tumors and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned both his MD and PhD from Hanyang University. His work includes treating head trauma and cervical spine conditions.

• Full member of the North American Spine Society (NASS).
• Former President of the Korean Medical Appraisal Society.
• Served as the Chief of Neurosurgery at Korea Veterans Hospital.
• Committee member for AOSpine Asia Pacific.

Associate Professor Altunrende leads the neurosurgery department at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex spinal degenerative diseases and microsurgery transition models.

• Specialises in spinal degenerative disease treatment to restore mobility and reduce nerve pain
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Published 18 articles in international journals regarding brain and nerve surgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society contributing to national surgical standards
• Former researcher at Taksim Training and Research Hospital specialising in neurosurgical techniques

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas specializes in surgical stabilization for complex disc herniations at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs lumbar and cervical spinal stabilization to restore back and neck function
• Expert in kyphoplasty – a procedure that uses bone cement to treat painful spinal fractures
• Addresses narrow canal syndrome and lumbar sliding using modern decompression techniques
• Highly experienced in managing spinal trauma and fractures following injury
• Trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital neurosurgery department

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

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.

Dr Mehmet Alpay Cal is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with a strong clinical focus on spinal surgery and pain management.

• Specialises in spinal interventions, including cervical corpectomy to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
• Focuses on pre-emptive analgesia to improve patient comfort and pain control after spinal surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, staying current with global surgical standards
• Researched systemic inflammatory scores and vertebral health to refine surgical outcomes
• Experienced in managing complex radiculopathy and nerve-related spinal conditions

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