Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

Professor Fikret Baskan is a faculty member at Biruni University who focuses on complex spine and spinal cord surgery, specifically for paediatric and congenital cases.

• Specialises in treating spina bifida and other congenital spinal anomalies
• Served at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital – one of the largest medical complexes in Europe
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for spinal tumours requiring high precision
• Background in PhD-level neurosurgical research from Izmir Tepecik Training Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Assistant Professor Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a specialist neurosurgeon at the world-renowned Bumrungrad International Hospital. He refined his expertise through a fellowship at Temple University Hospital in the United States.

• Focuses on spinal surgery to relieve nerve compression and chronic back pain
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for precise herniated disk repair
• Holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Neurosurgery
• Trained in the USA in neurological surgery at Philadelphia's Temple University
• Consults in fluent English for international patients

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he provides both surgical and non-surgical solutions for complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in surgical procedures for lumbar and neck herniated disks
• Offers non-surgical treatment methods for patients not requiring invasive repair
• Senior specialist in functional neurosurgery and spinal trauma management
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery for children with congenital spinal issues
• Leading surgeon at Medicana Sivas, a major multidisciplinary medical centre

Professor Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a world leader in endoscopic spine surgery, recognised with the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award for his clinical contributions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive herniated disk repair – uses tiny incisions for less muscle damage and faster recovery
• Designed the Apollon spinal system, showing his deep expertise in surgical technology
• Served as Head of Neurosurgery at several major South Korean institutions
• Active member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine
• Published over 50 research papers on spinal disorders and innovative surgical outcomes

Professor Jaehyeon Lim developed the painless spinal fusion technique and pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea to treat neck and disc conditions.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement for faster recovery
• Introduced mini spinal fusion surgery to reduce muscle damage and post-operative pain
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute
• Published extensive research on clinical outcomes for lumbar disc herniation

Professor Iltae Jang is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who was named the best doctor for spine disorders by major South Korean publications. As the founder of the Nanoori Medical Foundation, he leads one of the region top centres for spinal health.

• Specialises in percutaneous endoscopic discectomy – a minimally invasive technique for herniated disks using tiny incisions
• Performs motion-preserving cervical arthroplasty, using artificial disks to maintain neck mobility after surgery
• Expert in one-day lumbar fusion performed without general anaesthetic for faster patient walking
• Holds a PhD and serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery at Yonsei University