Endoscopic discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Firat Oruc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in joint replacement and complex surgery for the knees, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Oruc earned his medical degree and completed residency training at Akdeniz University. He treats a broad range of conditions, including bone tumors and pediatric orthopedic disorders.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and scoliosis surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a trauma research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in endoscopic spinal procedures for herniated discs
• Serves as an instructor and Associate Professor at Health Sciences University
• Completed rigorous training at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Current member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

Dr Thongchai Theerajumyaporn trained in clinical stem cell therapy in Melbourne and holds an advanced spinal fellowship from the UC Davis School of Medicine in California.

• Completed specialist robotic-assisted spine surgery training at the Nicholson Center in Florida
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for adult degenerative spine conditions and disc replacement
• Performed over 900 successful treatments as a specialist orthopaedic surgeon in Bangkok
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand

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 specialist orthopedic surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital with advanced training in minimally invasive spinal techniques.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in spinal surgery at Mahidol University
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery to reduce recovery times
• Expertise includes managing adult spinal deformity and cervical spine cases
• Trained in orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Siriraj Hospital

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an orthopaedic spine specialist at KDMS Hospital who completed elite international fellowships in South Korea and Japan. He focuses on ultra-minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal disc issues.

• Completed advanced endoscopic spine surgery training at Seoul Sangyero Hospital in South Korea
• Specialised in microendoscopic surgery at Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at the prestigious Mahidol University
• Expertise includes vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and percutaneous screw fixation
• Uses endoscopic methods to reduce recovery time and surgical impact

Dr Samet Erinc is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya who holds prestigious Eurospine accredited training credentials.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Chicago Loyola University in the United States
• Specialises in degenerative spine diseases and lumbar disc herniation
• Certified in basic microsurgery techniques for delicate spinal procedures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most established medical schools

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

• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery for disc-related issues
• Completed a dedicated spinal surgery programme at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Active contributor to the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon who has published extensive anatomical research on the 'working zones' required for successful endoscopic spinal surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for cervical and lumbar disc repairs
• Performs advanced pain management including laser nucleoplasty and intradiscal ozone therapy
• Conducts fresh cadaveric research to improve the precision of transforaminal endoscopic approaches
• Expert in managing complex spinal conditions including fractures, tumours, and scoliosis

Professor Gun Keorochana is a high-level specialist in spinal interventions at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital, holding a Doctor of Medicine with First Class Honours.

• Completed a prestigious spine fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the USA
• Specialised in endoscopic spine surgery at the Desert Institute for Spine Care in Phoenix
• Expert in various minimally invasive techniques including LLIF and MIDLF procedures
• Trained at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's most respected medical institutions
• Focuses on keyhole techniques to help patients recover faster from spinal issues

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a highly trained spine specialist at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital with extensive fellowship experience from Yale School of Medicine.

• Completed clinical spine surgery fellowships at Yale and the University of California
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery for lower back and disc issues
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery times
• Trained in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children Hospital in San Diego
• Member of the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn Hospital

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on minimally invasive solutions for spinal hernias. He leads the surgical team in managing complex waist, neck, and back conditions using modern endoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar and cervical disc hernias
• Expertise includes treating spinal fractures and peripheral nerve disorders
• Handles both primary disc repairs and complex spine tumour cases
• Practises at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major regional centre for neurosurgery

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who focuses on minimally invasive spinal interventions and complex nerve surgery.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Published specific research on minimally invasive lumbar discectomy and spinal stabilisation
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Altınbaş University Department of Neurosurgery