Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 procedures and focuses on both adult and paediatric neurosurgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in surgical management of complex spine diseases and herniated discs
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Manages a broad range of neurosurgical cases including spinal tumours and vascular malformations
• Provides personalised treatment plans for patients with neurological injuries and chronic pain

Dr Yunus Uysal is a specialist spine surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group who uses robotic systems for highly precise herniated disc operations.

• Completed medtronic MAZOR X robotic spine surgery training in the United States
• Uses robotic navigation and minimally invasive techniques to improve surgical accuracy
• Member of the North American Spine Society – a leading international authority
• Trained at the Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis specifically for advanced spinal care
• Handles complex cases including interbody fusion and traumatological spine surgery

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.

Dr. Petros Karamanakos graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and earned a PhD there. He specialized and received further training at the University Neurosurgery Clinic of Kuopio in Finland under Professor Juha Jääskeläinen. The clinic is one of Europe’s leading neurosurgery centers and performs about 2,500 procedures each year.

During his many years in Kuopio, he gained broad experience across the full range of neurosurgical diseases. He also prepared a second doctoral thesis in vascular neurosurgery on brain aneurysms.

Since September 2011, he has practiced as a private neurosurgeon in Greece. Since 2014, he has served as Scientific Director of the specialized spine center "SPINALIS".

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz is a spine surgery specialist at the Turan Turan Health Group, where he focuses on advanced instrumentation and recovery outcomes.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Ankara Education and Research Hospital
• Published international research on pedicle screw revision and biomechanical augmentation methods
• Certified in minimally invasive locked plate osteosynthesis for reduced tissue trauma
• Attended the Spine Intervention Society European Congress in Munich
• Member of the OM Spine Surgery Centre team in Bursa

Professor Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries and leads the specialized Spine Centre at Leadheal Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to treat herniated discs and spinal stenosis
• Performs cervical artificial disc replacements and complex revision surgeries
• Served as a clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Centre
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

Associate Professor Baran Yılmaz completed a prestigious fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the USA – one of the world's most elite neurosurgery training grounds.

• Practices at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir – a top-tier academic teaching centre
• Trained at Marmara University in Turkey – a leading institution for neurological sciences
• Active member of AOSpine – the premier international community for spinal surgeons
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex spinal surgery techniques
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association – focusing on best-practice surgical protocols

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a top-tier neurosurgeon who ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency exam. He leads the neurosurgery team at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Performed over 900 successful procedures focusing on brain and spine health
• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar discectomy for faster patient recovery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for both neck and back hernias
• Former Associate Professor at Başkent University training the next generation of specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with a focus on advanced spinal research and minimally invasive techniques.

• Completed the Professor Mehmet Zileli advanced spinal surgery course
• Investigated new therapeutic treatments for complex spinal cord injuries
• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery for faster patient recovery
• Researched biochemical markers specifically in patients with lumbar disc herniation
• Published neurosurgical findings in international journals such as Turk Neurosurgery

Dr. Yosawat Tangtrongchit is an orthopaedic surgeon. He has subspecialty expertise in spine surgery.

He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2008). He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery from Phramongkutklao Hospital (2011–2015). He completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024–2025).

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.

Professor Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries and currently serves as a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Previously held the position of Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University
• Completed specialized neurosurgical training at the Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham
• International member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award for his clinical contributions
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee

Professor Selman Dogan is a highly versatile orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in restorative spinal and joint procedures.

• Performs discectomy and kyphoplasty to treat herniated discs and spinal fractures
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology for treating bone and soft tissue tumours
• Skilled in trauma reconstruction for both upper and lower extremities
• Uses regenerative Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy to accelerate tissue healing
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine