Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

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

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

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