Foraminotomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Naki Keles leads the neurosurgery team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on relieving nerve pressure through keyhole techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed surgeries for the cervical and lumbar spine
• Focuses on minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery times
• Expert in surgical treatments for complex spinal fractures
• Performs delicate decompression for both neck and lower back herniations

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on microsurgical techniques for spinal decompression.

• Specialises in micro-surgical treatment for both cervical and lumbar disc issues
• Focuses on spinal canal narrowing and complex spinal fractures
• Performs microsurgery to relieve nerve pressure while protecting healthy tissue
• Expertise includes managing lumbar slipping and various spinal tumours
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major centre for international patients

Professor Iltae Jang is a leading neurosurgeon who founded the Nanoori Medical Foundation and has been recognised as one of South Korea's best doctors for spinal disorders.

• Holds a PhD in Neurosurgery from Korea University College of Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic and microscopic decompression for foraminal nerve root issues
• Held senior professorships at Korea, Yonsei, and Ewha Womans Universities
• President of the Korea Spine Hospital Society and member of the European Spine Society
• Published extensive research on outcomes for foraminal lumbar disc herniation

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

• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute in the United States
• Serves as a Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery for cervical disease and spinal tumours
• Published comparative research on foraminotomy versus arthroplasty outcomes for cervical radiculopathy
• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul

Dr Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a distinguished neurosurgeon and winner of the 2018 Parviz Kambin Award – one of the highest honours in minimally invasive spinal surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery and advanced foraminoplasty for spinal stenosis
• Co-designed the Apollon spinal system and serves as a journal reviewer for 'World Neurosurgery'
• Serves as Director at Nanoori Hospital with a PhD in neurosurgery
• Holds faculty positions at the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society
• Member of international bodies including the North American Spine Society and Eurospine

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he leads surgical programmes for complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for neck and lumbar spine issues
• Performs delicate microsurgery for nerve decompression and spinal cord tumours
• Manages intricate cases involving pituitary surgery and cerebrovascular aneurysms
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University – a major regional medical and research centre in Turkey

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.