Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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

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

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 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 Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he provides both surgical and non-surgical solutions for complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in surgical procedures for lumbar and neck herniated disks
• Offers non-surgical treatment methods for patients not requiring invasive repair
• Senior specialist in functional neurosurgery and spinal trauma management
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery for children with congenital spinal issues
• Leading surgeon at Medicana Sivas, a major multidisciplinary medical centre

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

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.

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

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 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