Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on complex neurosurgery for both adults and children.

• Specialises in surgical management of adult and paediatric spine diseases
• Trained at Marmara University – a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgery
• Expertise in treating spinal compression and bone tumours affecting the vertebrae
• Manages traumatic head and spine injuries within a JCI-accredited facility
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Doctor Pongwat Polpong leads clinical protocols at EDNA Wellness, bringing international expertise in neurosurgery from the world-renowned International Neuroscience Institute in Germany.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar discectomy, a minimally invasive technique for spinal repair
• Uses small incisions to access the spine, aimed at reducing recovery time
• Published researcher in spinal disorders and complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Trained at Siriraj Hospital, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions
• Chief Physician focusing on evidence-based neurology and regenerative medicine

Professor Erhan Arslan is a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive surgery for spinal canal stenosis.

• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal narrowing with smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Expert in laminectomy and complex spinal cord surgery to relieve nerve pressure
• Former clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a renowned European neurosurgical centre
• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor and has published extensively on spinal cord outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association with specialized certification in neurosurgical proficiency

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu leads spinal care at VM Medical Park Florya, specialising in surgical repairs for complex spinal deformities and stenosis.

• Performs minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and postoperative pain
• Expert in treating both adult and paediatric spinal conditions like spina bifida
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman hospital, a top-tier Turkish neurosurgery research centre
• Fellow of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with research published in international journals

Professor Ersoy Kocabicak is a senior neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital and the President of the National Deep Brain Stimulation Association.

• Specialises in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery for complex spinal and neurological conditions
• Completed a PhD in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Fellowship trained at Maastricht University Neuroscience and Neurosurgery Clinics
• Committee member of the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS)
• Authored over 45 international peer-reviewed articles on surgical techniques and outcomes

Dr. Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hwang treats complex cases like spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He focuses on procedures that reduce pain and speed up recovery times.

• Serves as the CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital.
• Expert in cervical artificial disc replacement and laminectomy.
• Former clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Center.
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society.

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a leading neurosurgeon who topped the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency exam – a testament to his high clinical standards.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for quicker recovery
• Expert in treating complex spinal fractures and tumours at Medical Park Antalya
• Certificated in minimally invasive surgery techniques to reduce post-operative pain
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University, training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik. He specializes in the treatment of pituitary adenomas and complex skull base tumors. Dr. Ceylan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 4,300 surgeries for pituitary adenomas.
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region pathologies.
• Performed 150+ craniopharyngioma resections and 120+ chordoma surgeries.
• Previously served as Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University.

Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.

• Performs laminectomy, discectomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Treats spinal stenosis, brain cysts, and complex spinal cord abscesses.
• Analyzes enzyme activity in patients with herniated disks.
• Uses minimally invasive spine techniques for faster patient recovery.

Dr Serkan Kitis is a dedicated neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with a strong background in academic medicine from Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Treats complex spinal compression cases using microsurgical techniques
• Focuses on spinal decompression to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
• Gained extensive expertise during a decade at a major university hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a premier Turkish medical school
• Specialises in precise surgical interventions for chronic nerve pain

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a leading neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialised during his clinic's accreditation by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in endoscopic spinal treatment for less pain and faster recovery times
• Uses O-arm CT neuronavigation for high precision during complex back procedures
• Utilises intraoperative neuromonitorisation to protect nerve function throughout surgery
• Former lecturer at Medipol University where he helped establish the neurosurgery department