Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who holds advanced certification in cervical disc nucleoplasty and full-endoscopic spine surgery from leading German medical centres.

• Former Professor of Neurosurgery and department founder at Turkey's top medical universities
• Completed a five-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) training cycle
• Extensive academic background with 68 published articles and nine specialist book chapters
• Recognised expert in functional neurosurgery with international training in Finland and France

Professor Akin Akakin is a specialist neurosurgeon who completed a doctorate and fellowship in neuroanatomy at the University of Florida.

• Performs anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using microsurgical techniques
• Specialises in treating spinal stenosis and herniated discs with tissue-saving methods
• Expertise includes managing complex spine pressure through laminectomy procedures
• Active researcher who presents findings at international neurosurgical conferences
• Maintains a clinical focus on improving surgical safety and patient recovery times

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a senior neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who chairs the neuropsychiatric institution's surgical education. He has performed thousands of procedures involving the brain and spinal cord.

• Treats complex cervical herniated disks and spinal stenosis
• Uses modern spinal fusion techniques for chronic neck relief
• Completed specialist neurosurgery residency at Istanbul Medical School
• Published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals on neurosurgery
• Member of the faculty at NPISTANBUL University

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya is a specialised orthopaedic surgeon at KDMS Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive and complex cervical spine procedures.

• Completed a dedicated spinal surgery fellowship at Mahidol University's Siriraj Hospital
• Specialises in endoscopic spine techniques that use smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Handles adult spinal deformity cases alongside routine cervical disc repairs
• Practices at a dedicated orthopaedic centre in Bangkok known for surgical precision

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who specialises in complex spine surgery and neck hernia repairs.

• Won the prestigious Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for research into nerve stimulation
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for cervical spine stabilisation and fusion
• Performs delicate procedures for both adult and paediatric neurosurgery cases
• Managed surgical departments as a former Chief Physician and Deputy Chief Physician
• Focuses on restoring mobility while protecting vital nerve function in the spine

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with dedicated training in cervical disc herniation and complex spinal surgery.

• Completed specialised cervical disc herniation training with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Highly trained in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery through advanced professional courses
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Background includes senior roles across several public and specialist health centres in Turkey
• Focuses on functional neurosurgery and trauma management for spinal health

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who completed a specialized research fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Toronto.

• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Performs complex microsurgical procedures for cervical disc herniations and spinal stabilisation
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine international specialist organisations
• Edited seven medical textbooks and authored over 50 book chapters on neurosurgery

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

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

• Completed a specialised Spinal Surgery Programme at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Held a visiting faculty position at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and AO Spine International
• Formerly served as a specialist at the Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an orthopaedic spine specialist at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital who holds dual fellowships in minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery from elite institutions in Japan and South Korea.

• Completed advanced spine surgery training at Mahidol University\'s Ramathibodi Hospital
• Specialises in microendoscopic techniques for neck and back surgery
• Expertise includes percutaneous screw fixation and kyphoplasty
• Trained in latest Japanese microendoscopic methods at Wakayama Medical University
• Fellowship trained in endoscopic spine surgery at Seoul Sangyero Hospital

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgical specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focus on restoring spinal stability and function.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course focused on complex neck and back procedures
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specialises in treating cervical extradural tumours and spinal lesions
• Published researcher in surgical innovation including 3D-assisted neurosurgery techniques
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University inside one of Turkey's major neurosurgical departments

Professor Halil Can is a specialist neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in cervical disc surgery using microsurgical approaches for precise nerve decompression
• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Published extensive research on spinal anatomy and morphometric analysis in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in managing degenerative spine diseases and spinal cord tumours

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a specialist neurosurgeon at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on precision micro-surgical techniques for cervical disc herniation.

• Specialises in micro-surgical approaches for cervical discs to reduce recovery time
• Treats complex spinal conditions including spinal canal narrowing and fractures
• Expertise includes surgical management of both brain and spine tumours
• Focuses on lumbar slipping surgery and corrective scoliosis treatments
• Member of the surgical team at a major multi-specialty hospital group

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained spinal surgeon specialising in minimally invasive techniques at KDMS Hospital. He completed back-to-back clinical and research fellowships at several of America's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in spinal surgery at the Yale School of Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery to reduce recovery times
• Trained in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego
• Served as a research scholar at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Specialises in adult reconstructive spine surgery and complex cervical cases

Professor Gun Keorochana completed a prestigious two-year spine fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the United States. He focuses on restoring neck stability at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery and spinal interventions
• Graduated with First Class Honours from Mahidol University
• Trained in minimally invasive techniques at the Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona
• Performs motion-sparing and fusion procedures for cervical disc issues
• Expert in microsurgical techniques to decompress spinal nerves