Spinal stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Abdulkerim Gokoglu brings surgical expertise from Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

• Specialises in treating spinal diseases including stenosis and congenital nervous system disorders
• Completed a PhD in Clinical Anatomy to master precise surgical site navigation
• Manages complex spine deformities and traumatic injuries requiring microsurgical intervention
• Expertise includes intracranial haemorrhage and nerve surgery for severe neurological cases

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Altunizade Hospital who specialises in complex spinal surgery and functional neurosurgery.

• Trained in neurosurgery at the University of Florida – a world-renowned centre for spinal anatomy
• Focuses on endoscopic spinal surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less tissue damage
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Published 47 articles in international journals on surgical techniques and patient outcomes
• Expert in managing spinal stenosis alongside other complex spinal conditions

Professor Iltae Jang was selected as South Korea's best doctor for spinal disorders by the country's leading newspapers. He currently serves as the President of Nanoori Hospital and is a recognized leader in neurosurgery.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery – uses high-powered magnification for more precise repairs and smaller incisions
• Performs mini spinal fusion surgery to stabilise the spine with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue
• Provides artificial disc replacement to maintain neck and back mobility after surgery
• Trained in France at Clinic Arago and Center Des Massues in specialised spinal care

Professor Jaehyeon Lim developed the mini spinal fusion technique and the painless spinal fusion programme, pioneering less invasive recovery paths for spinal patients.

• Introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea to relieve nerve pressure through the neck
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in the USA for smaller incisions and faster healing
• Serves as a Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Expert in microscopic surgery to precisely decompress nerves with minimal tissue damage
• Certified in specialist exercise therapy from the University of Florida to aid post-surgical rehab

Professor Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a world leader in endoscopic spine surgery, recognised with the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award for his work in minimally invasive care.

• Specialises in endoscopic spinal stenosis decompression – uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less muscle damage
• Reduces patient downtime through minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-LIF)
• Holds a PhD in Neurosurgery and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Chosun University Medical School
• Directs major spine centres and co-designed the Apollon spinal fixation system
• Maintains active memberships with the North American Spine Society and Eurospine

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital with extensive clinical experience in Managing complex spine diseases and spinal traumas.

• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for lumbar and neck conditions
• Performs endoscopic surgeries – use of small cameras for less invasive spinal repair
• Expertise includes managing nerve congestion and carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University – a major medical research and teaching hub
• Focuses on spinal cord tumours and cerebrovascular neurosurgery