Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgery specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with rare expertise in fully closed surgical techniques for the brain and spine.

• Performs endoscopic brain tumour surgeries using closed methods for smaller incisions and quicker healing
• Uses neuronavigation technology – GPS-like precision to remove brain tumours safely
• Specialises in fully closed spine surgery for herniated discs and spinal fractures
• Offers advanced pain relief using radiofrequency and laser intervention
• Trained at Izmir Ege University – one of Turkey's premier neurosurgery programmes

Professor Ozek is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with fellowships from Yale University and the University of Florida.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive way to reach brain tumours through the nose
• Uses functional neurosurgery to treat movement disorders and complex nerve conditions
• Performs endoscopic spinal procedures for herniated discs, meaning less pain and quicker recovery
• Published 47 articles in international journals and won the Prof Dr Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award

Dr Abdulkerim Gokoglu brings expert anatomical knowledge to System Hospital as a neurosurgeon with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and research experience from Brigham Women's Hospital.

• Specialises in precise brain tumour removals and complex spinal deformity corrections
• Treats congenital nervous system disorders and traumatic brain injuries
• Manages vascular conditions including aneurysms, stroke, and brain haemorrhage
• Uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to aid faster patient recovery

Dr Mehmet Tonge specialises in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on the treatment of complex neurological conditions.

• Performs Gamma Knife procedures – non-invasive radiation that targets brain tumours without surgery
• Expert in neurorrhaphy – the surgical suturing of divided nerves to restore function after injury
• Focuses on spinal cord interventions including treatment for spinal cord abscesses
• Manages complex cases including brain oncology and aneurysm repair

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

20 years

• Member of the Indian Association of Functional Stereotactic Neurosurgery.
• Member of the Indian Association of Neurologists and Spinal Neurosurgeons.
• Has publications on functional stereotactic neurosurgery.
• Received the Delhi Medical Association Award in 2015.

Professor Balamurugan is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed specialist training across India, Japan, and Australia.

• Specialises in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – an implanted device that helps control movement symptoms
• Recognised as the Best Neurosurgery Resident during his specialist training
• Became the youngest neurosurgeon to qualify for the Diplomate National Board on his first attempt
• Practices at the prestigious Apollo Hospital Indraprastha

Dr Sajan K Hedge is a pioneer in spinal surgery who introduced modern instrumentation systems to India. He lead the way in using the Cotrel-Dubousset system at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha.

• Treats herniated disks and complex spinal trauma via surgery and non-surgical methods
• Member of the Spine Trauma Study Group in the USA
• Specialises in spinal instrumentation – using rods and screws to stabilise the spine
• Former student at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda with an MS in Orthopaedics

Professor Gupta is the Director of Neurosurgery at Artemis Hospitals and a globally recognised expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery across five countries including the USA, Germany, and France
• Specialises in DBS surgery – uses implanted electrodes to manage Parkinson's and tremor symptoms
• Performs radiosurgery using Cyberknife and Gamma Knife to treat tumours without open incisions
• Expert in nerve and brachial plexus surgery for repairing complex physical nerve damage
• Recipient of the Sir Dorabji Tata Award for medical excellence

Professor Iltae Jang was named South Korea's best spine doctor by the country's most respected newspapers for his work in microscopic spinal surgery.

• Specialises in microscopic surgery for artificial discs, spinal tumours, and scoliosis
• Uses endoscopic discectomy – a minimally invasive way to treat slipped discs with faster recovery
• Completed specialist fellowship training at prestigious spinal centres in Lyon and Paris
• Serves as President of Nanoori Hospital and the Korean Neurosurgery Hospital Society

Professor Lim is a pioneer in South Korean neurosurgery, being the first to introduce anterior cervical foraminotomy to the country. He currently leads advanced spinal care at Nanoori Hospital and Inje University Paik Hospital.

• Developed mini spinal fusion surgery and painless post-op protocols
• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and cervical spine diseases
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society (KSNS)
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis, Tennessee
• Acquired exercise therapy certification from the University of Florida