Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Abdulkerim Gokoglu is a neurosurgery specialist who completed a postdoctoral research residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier Harvard Medical School affiliate.

• Holds a PhD in clinical anatomy for deep knowledge of spinal structures
• Focuses on spinal diseases including herniated discs and complex spine deformities
• Expertise covers both routine hernia repairs and nerve surgery for traumatic injuries
• Extensive training in neuro-oncology and congenital nervous system disorders

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal care who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to South Korea and developed innovative mini spinal fusion techniques.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement
• Developed a unique painless spinal fusion protocol using post-operative epidural treatment
• Completed advanced training in minimal-access spine surgery in Tennessee, USA
• Serves as Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Acquired specialist exercise therapy certification from the University of Florida

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vascular and spine neurosurgery. Dr. Ozalp completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy. He previously served as a lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs complex brain aneurysm repair and arteriovenous malformation surgery.
• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal fusion.
• Treats brain tumors using transnasal resection and stereotaxic radiosurgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using PET-CT and TrueBeam STx technology.

Professor Hasan Mirzai is a senior neurosurgeon at Kolan Hospital Group specialising in complex spinal reconstructions and herniated disc interventions.

• Performs specialised discectomy and cage fusion procedures to restore spinal stability
• Holds a professorship in neurosurgery, demonstrating high-level academic and clinical authority
• Uses advanced surgical methods for both adult and paediatric neurological disorders
• Maintains international standards as a member of the World Spine Society
• Practised at prominent institutions including Celal Bayar and Ege University Hospitals

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.

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon with specialist training in advanced spinal surgery and musculoskeletal trauma.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles under world-leading spine specialists
• Held senior academic positions at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, training the next generation of surgeons in degenerative spine diseases
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Published extensive research on spinal fusion techniques and lumbar spine morphometry to improve surgical safety
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society, focused on the latest evidence-based treatments

Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a spine neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Kim co-designed the Apollon spinal fixation system. He treats herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal diseases. Dr. Kim also serves as an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College.

• Winner of the Parviz Kambin Award for excellence in percutaneous endoscopic surgery.
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks on spine anatomy.
• Completed clinical training in spine surgery at Anna Hospital in Germany.
• Member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine.

Professor Anil Kumar Kansal leads the neurosurgery department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, specialising in minimally invasive spine interventions. He uses endoscopic techniques to treat spinal conditions through tiny incisions rather than large open cuts.

• Completed advanced percutaneous discectomy and nucleoplasty training in Bangkok
• Studied minimal access spine surgery at specialized centres in Singapore and Philadelphia
• Trained in endoscopic spinal surgery across India and Germany
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Max Hospital and Fortis Hospital New Delhi
• Executive member of the Delhi Spine Society

Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

35 years old

• In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Professor Sajan K Hedge is a pioneer in spinal surgery who introduced modern instrumentation systems to India at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha.

• Specialises in surgical discectomy to relieve nerve pressure from herniated discs
• Member of the Spine Trauma Study Group in the USA
• Performs fusionless spinal corrections to help patients maintain natural flexibility
• Belongs to the Group International Cotrel Dubousset for spinal deformity research
• Senior member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a distinguished neurosurgeon who completed a clinical fellowship under Professor M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in modern neurosurgery.

• Holds a European Board certificate from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Completed research at Yale University School of Medicine in the United States
• Specialises in surgical treatment for lumbar and cervical disc herniations
• Expertise includes managing spinal canal stenosis and complex nerve compressions
• Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine training future specialists

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Hospital with a proven track record in complex spine and nerve repairs.

• Specialises in microdiscectomy and minimally invasive spine surgery for quicker patient recovery
• Adept at performing disc prosthesis and complex spinal instrumentation for advanced cases
• Maintains a reported 90 to 100 per cent success rate across thousands of neurological procedures
• Completed advanced training in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Published 17 research articles in national and international medical journals