Best Discectomy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Erhan Arslan is a highly senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in minimally invasive spinal care.

• Specialises in treating lumbar and cervical disc herniations using precise microsurgical techniques
• Observed advanced neurological procedures at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland
• Holds a full professorship in neurosurgery highlighting his status as a consultant-level specialist
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery
• Formerly served as a lead educator at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yunus Uysal is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with advanced certification in spinal surgery. He completed rigorous training through the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology to master complex back procedures.

• Completed the Basic and Advanced Spinal Surgery Training Programme
• Specialises in spinal interventions and developmental bone conditions
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgical techniques in Luxembourg

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. 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 Abdulaziz Temiz focuses on spine and deformity surgery at the Turan Turan Health Group, where he applies advanced biomechanical research to complex column repairs.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery and trauma management
• Published international research on pedicle screw revision and spinal biomechanics
• Certified in Mako robotic systems at the Stryker Certification Lab in Amsterdam
• Active member of the Spine Intervention Society and participates in European congresses
• Completed advanced training in fracture management through the AO Foundation

Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on complex spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained at the Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Specialises in treating spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and spine deformities
• Uses advanced microsurgical methods to improve patient recovery times
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery, including complex spinal conditions in children
• Published researcher in spinal surgery techniques and surgical outcomes

Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak is the Rector of Atlas University and a neurosurgeon in Istanbul. He is a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association. Dr. Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation and treats conditions like Parkinson’s and essential tremor. He has authored 46 international peer-reviewed articles on functional neurosurgery.

• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and complex movement disorders through brain stimulation.
• Performs stereotaxic surgeries and vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy patients.
• Served as the chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association’s functional surgery group.

Professor Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 successful spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital. He specialises in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to ensure faster recovery times for his patients.

• Focuses on endoscopic spine procedures for less pain and scarring
• Serves as CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital
• Former Professor and Clinical Instructor at the prestigious Asan Medical Center
• Expert in handling complex revision surgeries and spinal tumours
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a spinal specialist who achieved first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently leads neurosurgical cases at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery for faster recovery times
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for both neck and back hernias
• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities
• Handled complex vascular and spinal cases as an Associate Professor at Baskent University
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

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 more than 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He previously served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University for over two decades.

• Specialised in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for complex spinal and skull base cases
• Observed at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham, UK
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
• Acts as a member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee