Best Spine Cyst Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Brain Tumors
• Glial Tumors
• Meningiomas
• Brain Metastases
• Skull Base Tumors
• Posterior Fossa Tumors
• Intraventricular Masses
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Scalp and Bone Tumors
• Cerebral Edema
• Cerebral Hemorrhages
• Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
• Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
• Cavernomas
• Head Injuries

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Doctor Pongwat Polpong brings international neurological expertise to EDNA Wellness, having trained at the world-renowned International Neuroscience Institute in Germany.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine procedures to reduce tissue damage and speed up recovery
• Expert in endoscopic techniques – uses tiny cameras and small incisions instead of open surgery
• Published researcher in spinal pathology and complex neurosurgical care
• Chief Physician helping to develop clinical protocols for neurological and musculoskeletal programs
• Completed specialist neurosurgery residency at the Neurological Institute of Thailand

Dr Melih Uc is a neurosurgery specialist who completed his specialization training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA, a global leader in spinal research.

• Specialises in managing complex spinal masses including cysts and tumours
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions that lead to less post-operative pain
• Expert in spinal canal stenosis and vertebral disc conditions
• Published research in World Neurosurgery on percutaneous repair methods
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a major Turkish specialty centre

Professor Erhan Arslan is a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik with high-level expertise in spinal cord surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in minimally invasive neurosurgery to reduce tissue damage and speed up post-surgical recovery
• Holds a Professorship in Neurosurgery, reflecting his position at the top of his clinical field
• Completed a clinical observership at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a leading European neurosurgical centre
• Treats both adult and paediatric cases involving congenital anomalies and complex spinal growths
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and active researcher in spinal cord health

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a specialist neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on complex spinal surgery and tumour management.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery – uses smaller incisions for less muscle damage and quicker recovery
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery – treats spinal conditions and spina bifida in children
• Uses Gamma Knife surgery – precise radiation treatment to target lesions without traditional open surgery
• Successfully treated complex spinal deformities and tumours at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman training hospital
• Published researcher on improving surgical outcomes in spinal and cerebrovascular care

Dr. Sang Won Hwang is a neurosurgeon focused on spine surgery. He has nearly 30 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 spine procedures. He is skilled in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. He also performs cervical artificial disc replacement. His approach aims for faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.

He manages complex cases, including spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He uses careful diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

CEO, Chief Spine Surgeon, and Spine Center Director at Lead Hill Hospital. MD, Inha University College of Medicine. Awards: 2021 Eunpyeong Grand Prize (Beautiful Donation Award) and 2019 Medical Service Award. Member: Honor Society (Community Chest of Korea), Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Association, and Korean Regional Hospital Association.

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who specializes in intricate spine and cerebrospinal surgeries.

• Received the prestigious Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Focuses on cerebrospinal tumour surgery and complex spinal procedures
• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery for younger patients needing spinal care
• Handles microsurgical treatments for hernias and spinal abnormalities
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's most established medical faculties

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a distinguished neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who achieved first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery using smaller incisions for faster recovery times
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar procedures to treat cysts and hernias with less tissue damage
• Highly skilled in managing complex spine tumours and traumatic spine fractures
• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with deep expertise in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Completed comprehensive training in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve disorders
• Focuses on spinal tumours and neurosurgical pain management
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Invests in ongoing education for cervical disc and spinal trauma

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including the removal of spinal cysts and sacral tumours
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Uses thoracoscopic spinal surgery – a minimally invasive technique that reduces recovery time and scarring
• Awarded multiple first-place honours for his research into spinal cord regeneration and injury
• Published 65 international scientific articles and edited seven textbooks on neurosurgery

Dr. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.

He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).

Professor Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 neurosurgical procedures and leads the neurosurgery department at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in treating Rathke's Cleft Cysts and other complex spine and skull base growths
• Trained in Birmingham, UK, in syringomyelia – a condition involving fluid-filled cysts in the spinal cord
• Uses endoscopic neurosurgery to access cysts with smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk trained under world-renowned neurosurgery pioneers at Yeditepe University and Saint Louis University. He specialises in neurovascular and spine surgery at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in brain and nerve surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Holds a PhD in molecular medicine focusing on complex cellular-level healing
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Served as a specialist at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Dr Serkan Kitis is a dedicated neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in brain and nerve surgery.

• Specialises in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli, a premier JCI-accredited hospital
• Former specialist at Bezmialem University, training others in neurosurgical techniques
• Expert in managing spinal conditions and complex nerve-related disorders
• Completed intensive research residency in brain and nerve surgery at Bezmialem

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite global expertise to spinal care, having trained in microsurgery at Zurich University and neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins University.

• Specialises in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques – uses tiny incisions for spine cyst removal to speed up recovery
• Uses neuronavigation and neuromonitorisation – GPS-like mapping to protect nerves and improve surgical safety
• Founded the Turkish Skull Base Society and serves on the European Skull Base Society executive
• Authored 110+ scientific papers on complex neurosurgical outcomes
• Managed neurosurgery departments at several of Turkey's most prestigious university hospitals