Laminectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly regarded neurosurgeon who honed his skills as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery. He provides specialist care at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Holds the prestigious title of Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in spinal interventions and complex neurosurgical procedures
• Member of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and Neurosurgical Society
• Completed intensive training at the Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital

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. 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 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

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.

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 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