Best Herniated Disk Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 treatments, specialising in both adult and paediatric spine and brain diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on neurosurgery and spine surgery for complex herniated disk cases
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical faculties
• Manages spine conditions alongside skull base and vascular neurosurgery
• Experienced in treating both routine and complex spinal pathologies

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 is a specialist neurosurgeon who leads clinical protocols at EDNA Wellness. He trained at the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany, focusing on complex spinal pathology.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar discectomy – a minimally invasive approach for removing herniated disk material through tiny incisions
• Researches percutaneous techniques to reduce recovery times and surgical trauma for spinal patients
• Maintains dual expertise in neurology and musculoskeletal care for high-precision treatment planning
• Published peer-reviewed research on spinal disorders and advanced surgical outcomes
• Appointed as Chief Physician to oversee physician-supervised protocols and regenerative medicine

Associate Professor Melih Uc has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and completed his specialist training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Focuses on complex cases including cervical disc hernia and spinal canal stenosis
• Published clinical research in World Neurosurgery on advanced percutaneous repair techniques
• Former lead surgeon at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

Professor Erhan Arslan is a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital and a recognised authority on spinal health.

• Specialises in minimally invasive neurosurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniations
• Completed clinical observations at Helsinki University Central Hospital to refine surgical techniques
• Manages complex spinal canal stenosis surgery to relieve pressure on nerves
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Society of Neurological Surgery
• Formerly served as Professor at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ersoy Kocabicak is a leading neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who specialises in treating nerve compression and lumbar radiculopathy.

• Practices as a Senior Neurosurgeon and Rector at Atlas University in Istanbul
• Expert in managing lumbar radiculopathy – nerve pain caused by herniated disks in the lower back
• Sits on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS)
• Recognised for research into restless leg syndrome and its link to spinal disk issues
• Provides specialist consultancy to major international medical institutions and oncology centres

Dr Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a specialist neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for spinal repair.

• Treats lumbar and cervical herniated disks using minimally invasive methods
• Specialises in endoscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery
• Managed complex neurological cases at Bakirkoy Psychiatric and Neurological Research Hospital
• Expert in spinal stenosis and surgical correction for scoliosis cases
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes in spinal and paediatric neurosurgery

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 Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who has performed over 1,100 successful treatments for spinal and nerve conditions.

• Completed specialised training in cervical disc herniation through the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Focuses on peripheral nerve surgery to restore function and relieve chronic pain
• Skilled in functional neurosurgery and trauma management for complex spinal cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spine surgery and hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya.

• Awarded the Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research into Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Expert in lumbar and neck hernia surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Focuses on spine surgery to restore mobility and reduce nerve pain
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Handles both paediatric and adult neurosurgical cases within a multidisciplinary team

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a high-achieving neurosurgeon who topped the 2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently leads neurosurgical cases at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar discectomy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for lower back hernias
• Uses small incisions for neck hernia surgery to reduce scarring and speed up patient recovery
• Award-winning specialist with training in minimally invasive spinal surgery
• Certified in endoscopic brain surgery and complex vascular operations
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated spinal specialist who previously chaired the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic procedures for herniated disks
• Completed a spinal cord research fellowship at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience focused on spinal cord regeneration
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional organisations
• Trained in the United Kingdom at Peterborough and Lincoln County hospitals

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 endoscopic surgeries and leads the neurosurgery department at VM Medical Park Pendik.

• Specialises in endoscopic techniques – uses tiny cameras for spine repairs which reduces scarring and speeds up recovery
• Trained at the Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham
• Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
• Current Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University training the next generation of spine specialists

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 Saint Louis University, USA, focusing on complex nerve and spine procedures.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine and teaches as a Faculty Member in Neurosurgery
• Specialises in neurovascular and neuroanatomy groups to improve surgical precision
• Experienced in bone disease hospital settings for complex spinal structural cases