Herniated Disk Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

The doctor is a Neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, and functional neurosurgery. His clinical focus includes movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia, and endoscopic surgeries.

He has received numerous awards such as the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award and the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award. He completed fellowships at Florida University and Yale University.

The doctor has published 47 articles in SCI international journals, presented papers at 33 international meetings, and contributed to two international books. He is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations.

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in endoscopic spine surgery at Can Hospitals, offering patients a keyhole alternative to traditional open back operations.

• Performs fully closed herniated disc surgery using small incisions for faster physical recovery
• Uses microsurgery techniques to repair cervical and lumbar hernias with high precision
• Treats spinal fractures with kyphoplasty, a procedure that stabilises bones without major surgery
• Utilises radiofrequency and laser interventions for targeted pain management in chronic cases
• Experienced in neuronavigation for complex procedures, improving accuracy near sensitive nerves

Dr Abdulkerim Gokoglu leads neurosurgery at System Hospital, bringing expertise from a postdoctoral research residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier Harvard Medical School affiliate.

• Specialises in spinal disease management and corrective surgery for spine deformities
• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy, providing deep knowledge for complex nerve surgery
• Treats herniated disks alongside expertise in brain tumours and spinal trauma
• Focuses on precision-based techniques to address nerve compression and chronic pain

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 Ayhan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on microsurgical techniques to treat spinal conditions. He manages complex disc issues using precise methods designed to spare healthy tissue and speed up patient recovery.

• Specialises in spinal surgery for herniated discs and spinal stenosis
• Uses microsurgery to remove damaged disc material with smaller incisions
• Treats traumatic spinal injuries and reconstructive cases
• Managed neurosurgical cases at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes peripheral nerve surgery for nerve entrapments

Professor Gulsah Bademci leads the neurosurgery department at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, bringing academic precision to complex spine and nerve cases.

• Specialises in microdiscectomy – uses high-magnification surgery to remove herniated discs through tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Arkansas under the world's most renowned neurosurgeons
• Holds the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Board certification
• Trained as a research fellow at the prestigious Yale University School of Medicine
• Performs spinal canal stenosis surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves