Spinal cord abscess Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on intricate spine and brain operations.

• Specialises in spinal canal narrowing surgery to relieve pressure on nerves
• Performs microsurgical lumbar and cervical repairs using smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Expertise in treating spine fractures and spinal tumours
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Manages complex cases of lumbar slipping and scoliosis at a major hospital centre

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Eskişehir City Hospital, specialising in complex spinal and paediatric neurosurgical cases.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Expert in managing spinal spondylotic myelopathy – a condition involving spinal cord pressure and infection risk
• Regular speaker on complex spinal surgery and deformity correction techniques for the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Recognised for research on spinal epidural haematomas and intradural extramedullary spinal lesions

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon who trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI applications.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery to manage complex spinal pain and spasticity
• Uses intraoperative MRI for real-time imaging during delicate spinal procedures
• Completed rigorous training with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Fellowship trained in deep brain stimulation at Maastricht University
• Author of 32 international publications on surgical techniques and neurosciences

Professor Gogusgeren uses microsurgery to treat spinal infections – a method involving high-powered microscopes to clear abscesses through small incisions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce tissue damage and blood loss
• Maintains a patient-first approach by providing his personal mobile number for post-surgical care
• Completed rigorous neurosurgery residency at the Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
• Focuses on spinal nerve preservation to ensure better functional recovery after procedures
• Actively publishes research on neurosurgical outcomes and operative techniques

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist who served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin's Department of Neurosurgery.

• Treats complex spinal infections and abscesses at Biruni University Hospital
• Holds membership in EUROSPINE, the leading European spine specialist organisation
• Served as a senior specialist at major Turkish neurological research hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society, focusing on evidence-based spinal care
• Specialises in neurosurgical interventions for spinal and brain disorders

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a specialist neurosurgeon who wrote his medical thesis specifically on the clinical evaluation and treatment of brain and spinal abscesses.

• Performs emergency spinal surgery for abscesses and hematomas to prevent nerve damage
• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium for precise, internal imaging
• Managed over 900 neurological patients monthly at major training and research centres

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Dr Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing spinal cord surgery and paediatric neurological conditions.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and neuro-oncological procedures
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery including congenital spinal anomalies
• Faculty member at the Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Former specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

Professor Mehmet Tonge is a neurosurgery specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most technologically equipped medical centres.

• Specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on complex spinal and brain conditions
• Professor at a leading university hospital teaching future surgeons
• Experienced in treating infections and structural issues of the central nervous system
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to manage post-operative recovery

Professor Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he leads the department in managing surgical spine diseases and complex infections.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery for tumours, traumas, and inflammatory diseases
• Expert in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques – small incisions for faster recovery
• Performs spinal decompression to relieve pressure caused by abscesses or hernia
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University – a leading Turkish institution for medical research
• Treats nerve congestion and carpal tunnel with precision surgical release

Professor Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who co-designed the Apollon spinal fixation system and holds a PhD in spinal surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny cameras and tools for smaller incisions and faster recovery than open surgery
• Performs minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion to stabilise the spine with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue
• Awarded the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award for his contributions to minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Member of the North American Spine Society (NASS) and Eurospine
• Serves as a journal reviewer for 'World Neurosurgery' and the 'Korean Neurological Society'

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal neurosurgery who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to South Korea to treat nerve compression with greater precision.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery for spinal tumours and complex infections
• Developed mini spinal fusion surgery to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Completed specialized training in minimal-access spine surgery in the United States

Dr. Iltae Jang is a neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He performed over 8,000 spine surgeries between 1993 and 2004. Major Korean newspapers recently named him the best doctor for spine disorders. Dr. Jang introduced bone cement treatment and one-day cervical surgery to Korea.

• Holds ECFMG certification and completed surgical fellowships in France.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal tumors, scoliosis, and artificial disc replacement.
• Served as President of the Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Society.
• Published research in journals such as World Neurosurgery and Spine Journal.