Spinal Stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Professor Bozbuga is a senior neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who specialises in complex spinal cord surgery and skull base procedures.

• Performs microsurgery to decompress the spinal canal, creating more space for nerves to reduce pain
• Expert in neurovascular surgery – manages blood vessel issues affecting the central nervous system
• Former professor at Istanbul University, a premier institution for medical training in Turkey
• Contributes to international peer-reviewed journals on the latest techniques in spinal repair

Professor Kapici is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University – one of Turkey's leading medical education and research hubs.

• Completed intensive specialist spine surgery training with the Spine Society of Europe
• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Member of the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Expertise in managing complex nerve compression and structural spine issues
• Lectures on neurosurgery, training the next generation of spinal specialists

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Lee Sang‑Gu, MD, PhD, is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He treats spinal tumors and disorders. His work includes minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine conditions, head trauma, and disability and impairment evaluation.

He previously served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Korea Veterans Hospital. He was also Director and Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is President of the Korean Spinal Cord Society. He is a former president of KOMISS, the Korean Medical Appraisal Society, and the Korean Peripheral Nerve Society. He has served as Executive Director of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurotraumatology Society, and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific committee member and a full member of NASS. He earned his MD and PhD from Hanyang University.

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr Mehmet Tonge is a highly trained neurosurgeon who completed a four-year specialist cycle with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in surgery for pain and spasticity to improve patient mobility
• Trained in microneurosurgery at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland
• Holds a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation from Maastricht University
• Authored 12 book chapters and over 32 international medical publications
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery for complex movement and nerve disorders

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and post-operative pain
• Former visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Researched spinal surgical techniques as a fellow at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Specialist in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who holds advanced certification in complex spinal surgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal conditions, focusing on reducing surgical trauma and speeding up patient recovery.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in neuroanatomy and functional neurosurgery from Lithuania
• Published research on surgical techniques for spinal lesions and cysts
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Associate Professor Evren Sandal is a neurosurgery specialist who completed intensive training in craniocervical junction surgery at Ege University. He now leads surgical interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in craniocervical junction surgery – focuses on the complex area where the skull meets the spine
• Trained at the University of Wisconsin in the USA – studied skull base and neurovascular surgical techniques
• Uses microsurgical approaches – allows for smaller incisions and more precise treatment of spinal compression
• Published research on spinal junction disorders – contributes to clinical knowledge in neurosurgery

Professor Kenan Kibici specialises in microsurgery and spinal stabilisation – he has held senior leadership roles including Chief of Neurosurgery at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital.

• Performs minimally invasive decompression to relieve pressure on the spinal cord with faster recovery times
• Expert in transpedicular fixation – a reliable technique used to stabilise the spine after surgery
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine training the next generation of spine specialists

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who has published extensive research on spinal canal decompression and recovery outcomes.

• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, where vertebrae slip out of place
• Focuses on spinopelvic parameters to improve the success of spinal surgeries and reduce recurrences
• Uses decompression techniques to relieve pressure on the spinal cord caused by tumours or stenosis
• Authored major medical textbook chapters on the surgical management of spinal and sacral trauma
• Publishes international research on how co-morbidities like age affect spinal surgery recovery rates