Laminectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Fikret Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of focused expertise in paediatric and complex spinal care.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and congenital spinal anomalies
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Former specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on neuro-oncological cases and complex spine reconstructions

Dr Gokoglu is a neurosurgery specialist with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and postdoctoral research credentials from Brigham Women's Hospital.

• Focuses on complex spinal diseases and corrective surgery for spine deformities
• Specialises in treating spinal tumours and herniated discs with surgical precision
• Experienced in managing traumatic injuries to the head and spine
• Holds deep expertise in adult and congenital nervous system disorders

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious spinal surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialised training in degenerative spine diseases and vertebral fractures
• Selected as a clinical and research observer at the renowned UCLA Spine Center
• Board Certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Former Head of Department and Associate Professor at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a spine neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Kim co-designed the Apollon spinal fixation system. He treats herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal diseases. Dr. Kim also serves as an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College.

• Winner of the Parviz Kambin Award for excellence in percutaneous endoscopic surgery.
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks on spine anatomy.
• Completed clinical training in spine surgery at Anna Hospital in Germany.
• Member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine.

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital with a focus on complex spine diseases and pituitary surgery.

• Treats lumbar and neck hernias using both surgical and non-surgical methods
• Specialises in managing spinal cord tumours and traumatic spine injuries
• Performs nerve decompression for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise extends to shunts and endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus

Dr. Gulsah Bademci is a neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specialized in brain, nerve, and spine surgery during her 30-year career. Dr. Bademci completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. She also trained under Dr. Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates.
• Performs complex procedures like craniotomy, laminectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Specializes in spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cervical disc herniations.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Dr Murat Duzgun is a brain and nerve surgeon at Can Hospitals specialising in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex nerve decompression.

• Performed intensive spinal work at Izmir Ege University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Focuses on endoscopic 'closed method' surgery to reduce recovery times
• Expert in treating spinal fractures using kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
• Specialises in microsurgery techniques for both lumbar and cervical hernias
• Uses neuronavigation technology for high-precision surgical outcomes

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Hospital who has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery for faster recovery
• Expert in treating spinal stenosis and performing complex spinal instrumentation
• Achieved a 95 per cent success rate in advanced spinal and neurological procedures
• Completed specialised training in microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy in Belgium and Turkey
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

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

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and complex cervical spine diseases at Nanoori Hospital.
• Developed a unique painless spinal fusion method using post-operative epidural treatments for smoother recoveries.
• Completed specialist training in minimal-access spine surgery in the United States.
• Serves as a Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association.
• Aquired certification in exercise therapy from the University of Florida to support non-surgical patient rehabilitation.

Professor Iltae Jang is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who was named the best doctor for spinal disorders by South Korea's leading newspapers. He founded the Nanoori Medical Foundation and has held numerous presidencies in major spinal societies.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement
• Published extensive research on mathematical approaches to laminoplasty techniques
• Completed advanced fellowship training at prestigious clinics in Paris and Lyon
• Holds professorships at the elite Korea University and Yonsei University
• Member of the European Spine Society and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex spinal and cranial procedures.

• Completed specialist neurological surgery training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained international surgical perspective at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Held academic leadership roles as a Doctor Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in high-volume surgical settings across both private and training hospitals
• Focuses on precision-based techniques for spinal decompression and neuro-oncology cases

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.