Neurology Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Professor Chung serves as a senior neurologist at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's premier medical institutions.

• Specialises in neurological care within a JCI-accredited hospital setting
• Focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the nervous system
• Works within a major multidisciplinary medical team for complex cases

Dr Shon is a specialist neurologist at Samsung Medical Center. He lead's the clinic's efforts in managing complex seizure disorders and movement conditions.

• Focuses on epilepsy care and West syndrome treatments
• Specialises in paediatric neurology for children with seizure disorders
• Manages complex Parkinson's disease cases with personalised medication plans
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a leading neurology hospital in South Korea

Professor Kwang Ho Lee leads neurodegenerative care at Samsung Medical Center, specialising in regenerative treatments for complex brain and nerve conditions.

• Expert in stem cell therapy for neurological disorders
• Focuses on neurodegenerative condition management
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a global leader in medical innovation
• Specialises in regenerative medicine to improve brain function

Professor Kursad Aydin leads the paediatric neurology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He has performed more than 900 procedures for complex neurological conditions.

• Specialises in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) – a surgical implant that helps control seizures
• Manages difficult cases using medication, specialized diets, and surgical interventions
• Completed paediatric neurology training at Gazi University in Turkey
• Focuses on paediatric epilepsy care and medication-resistant neurological disorders

Dr Byung-hee Lee is a pioneer in interventional neurology who has performed over 900 specialized treatments for complex cerebrovascular and nerve conditions.

• Founding member of both the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology and the Korean Stroke Society
• Specialises in interventional neurology – using minimally invasive image-guided techniques to treat brain and spine conditions
• Published 24 research papers in major international medical journals on cerebrovascular topics
• Professional member of the American Stroke Association and the World Stroke Society
• Delivered over 50 lectures at international medical conferences on stroke care

Dr Ozden Gul is a General Surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on endocrine and gastrointestinal procedures. She completed her specialist surgical training at the Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats thyroid and parathyroid conditions through endocrine surgery
• Performs laparoscopic procedures for faster recovery and less scarring
• Manages gallbladder diseases and various hernia repairs
• Provides surgical care for both benign and malignant breast diseases

Dr. Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and neuro-oncology for both children and adults. Dr. Akalan uses intraoperative MRI and the O-arm system to improve surgical accuracy. He has published over 110 scientific papers and co-authored a neurosurgery textbook.

• Performs brain tumor removals using minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery.
• Treats complex conditions like glioblastoma, glioma, and pituitary adenoma.
• Specializes in surgical treatment for epilepsy and movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving over 1,200 patients daily.