Best Endoscopic Discectomy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – one of Turkey's premier JCI-accredited medical centres.

• Specialises in endoscopic discectomy for herniated discs and canal stenosis
• Focuses on spinal surgery involving scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures
• Completed advanced orthopaedic and traumatology training in Istanbul
• Uses modern closed-technique arthroscopic methods for spinal and joint care
• Manages complex cases including slipped waist and deformity surgery

Piya Assawaboonyadej, M.D.

The doctor has extensive training in orthopedics and traumatology, having completed various specialized programs, including advanced arthroplasty and spinal surgery. The doctor is well-versed in hip and knee robotic replacement surgeries, with training from international and national institutions such as the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The doctor graduated from Trakya University Medical Faculty, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology. Memberships include the Turkish Medical Association and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.

EDUCATION 

1974/1979 Elementary School 

1979/1982 Secondary School 

1982/1985 High School 

1985/1991 GATA Military Medical Faculty 

1995/1999 GATA Resident in Orthopaedics. 

1999/2002 Specialist in Orthopaedics. 

2002/2008 GATA Assistant Prof in Orthopaedics 

2008/2009 MAYO Orthopedic Departments (with Franklin Sim, MD), Pathology Department ( with Carrie INWARDS, MD) and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (with Michael YASZEMSKI) 

2009/2012 GATA Associate Prof in Orthopaedics 

2012/ 2016 İstanbul Medipol University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Dep 

2016/ 2019 Ankara Güven Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department 

Oct 2019 Marmaris 

DISSERTATION 

The treatment of intraarticular fractures of lower extremity with Ilizarov sirculer external fixator. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Orthopedic Oncology 

Trauma Surgery (war injury, politrauma surgery) 

External Fixation (war injury, open fractures, deformity, limb lengthening) 

Arthroplasty 

Foot and ankle surgery 

AWARDS 2006 Best research presentation. Comparison between the distraction and grafting methods in the treatment of peripheral neural defects: an experimental study in rabbits. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; 39 (2) 163/171, 2005. 

2005 Best oral presentation. High dose neoadjuvan chemotherapy combined with autologous stem cell transplantation and limb sparing surgery in patients with nonmetastatic osteosarcoma Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 79/80, 2005. 

2005 Best poster presentation. Vascular and nonvascular fibular reconstruction results of benign aggressive and malign bone tumors. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 171, 2005 

MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES 

TOTBİD (TURKISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION) 

TMSTS (TURKISH MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY) 

TURKISH ASAMI 

TURKISH FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY 

TURKISH TRAUMA SOCIETY SOMOS 

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma Graduate Program. 

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 

1. 4th Congress of The EFORT. 3/8 June, 1999. Brusells. 

2. 3rd Meeting of the ASAMI International 27/29 May 2004 İstanbul / Turkey. 

3. Asia pasific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 5th meeting. 23/25 April 2004 İzmir / Turkey 

4. 18th Annual meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society. 25/27 May 2005. Italy. 

5. 7th International Congress on Spine. 14/17 April 2005. Antalya / Turkey 

6. 19th Annual meeting of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. 24/25 May 2006. Russia. 

7. 4th meeting of ASAMI International. 2006 Japan. 

8. 14th ISOLS 11/14 2007 Germany 

9. 5th meeting of ASAMI International. Russia 2008 

10.MAYO Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, A celebration of musculoskeletal tumor surgery meeting. Sep 23/25 2010 Rochester, MN, USA 

11.XXXIII Course on Musculoskeletal Pathology. 8/12 Feb. 2010. Bologna ITALY 

12. 16th ISOLS 2011 China 

13.7th meeting of ASAMI International. Greece 2012

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

Erman Cekic is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic who has performed over 10,000 joint and spinal procedures throughout his career.

• Trained at the prestigious Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialised training in spinal instrumentation and advanced orthopaedic trauma
• Active member of Eurospine, participating in international summits on spinal health
• Integrates post-operative rehabilitation and pain management into recovery plans

Dr Panyajarn Laohapornsvan is a dual-fellowship trained specialist with a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Nottingham. He holds advanced certifications in both Japanese and South Korean endoscopic spine surgery techniques.

• Holds a specialised certificate in spinal uniportal endoscopic surgery from Joimax
• Completed a dedicated endoscopic spine surgery residency in Seoul, South Korea
• Certified in minimally invasive spine expert training and MIS-TLIF procedures
• Serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand

Associate Professor Murat Aydin focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals to help patients recover faster from back injuries.

• Specialises in endoscopic techniques for treating herniated discs and degenerative spine diseases
• Employs nerve-sparing approaches to reduce scarring and protect surrounding soft tissues
• Holds an academic position as an Associate Professor, contributing to research on improved fracture healing
• Focuses on restoring mobility through personalised rehabilitation plans following spinal procedures

Professor Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries, making him one of the most prolific neurosurgeons at Leadheal Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine procedures and minimally invasive surgery
• Focuses on precise diagnosis to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures
• Former clinical instructor and adjunct professor at the prestigious Asan Medical Center
• Expert in handling complex revision surgeries and spinal tumours
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who specialises in minimally invasive spine care.

• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize by the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Focuses on lumbar and neck hernia surgeries using precise endoscopic techniques
• Subspecialises in spine surgery and cerebrospinal tumours
• Previously served as Chief Physician at several major Turkish state hospitals
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who took first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently leads complex spinal cases at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Completed advanced training at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds a specialised certificate in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University where he trained future neurosurgical specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who served as the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal regeneration at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Authored 65 international scientific articles and edited seven medical books on neurological care
• Active member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with deep expertise in endoscopic surgery. He leads surgical teams in managing complex spinal and joint injuries through minimally invasive techniques.

• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in endoscopic approaches for spinal care and sports injuries
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy at a high-volume teaching hospital
• Focuses on orthopedic trauma and precision joint reconstruction

Education

• (1998-2004), Bachelor's Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
• (2005-2010), Doctorate / Specialization in Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2005-2011, Assistant Doctor Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2011-2013, Specialist Doctor Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital (mandatory service)
• 2013-2022, Specialist Doctor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2022, Associate Professor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under the mentorship of Professor Gazi Yasargil, widely recognised as the father of modern microneurosurgery.

• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine alongside his surgical qualifications
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Former Associate Professor at several major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Specialised in neuroanatomy and neurovascular groups to manage complex nerve-related cases
• Trained at Saint Louis University in the USA for advanced neurosurgical techniques

Experience

2022

Private Nisa Hospital

2022 - 2022

American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2015

Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

2015 - 2015

UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

Education

2021

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

2016

Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

2009

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE