Best Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 procedures and focuses on both adult and paediatric neurosurgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in surgical management of complex spine diseases and herniated discs
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Manages a broad range of neurosurgical cases including spinal tumours and vascular malformations
• Provides personalised treatment plans for patients with neurological injuries and chronic pain

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a senior neurosurgeon who focuses on surgical solutions for lumbar and cervical herniated discs at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in spinal instrumentation and complex spinal stenosis cases
• Academic leader at Anadolu Medical Center with previous teaching roles at Istanbul Science University
• Completed advanced research fellowships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Awarded the prestigious Aysima Altinok Thesis Award by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz is a spine surgery specialist at the Turan Turan Health Group, where he focuses on advanced instrumentation and recovery outcomes.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Ankara Education and Research Hospital
• Published international research on pedicle screw revision and biomechanical augmentation methods
• Certified in minimally invasive locked plate osteosynthesis for reduced tissue trauma
• Attended the Spine Intervention Society European Congress in Munich
• Member of the OM Spine Surgery Centre team in Bursa

Dr Yunus Uysal is a specialist spine surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group who uses robotic systems for highly precise herniated disc operations.

• Completed medtronic MAZOR X robotic spine surgery training in the United States
• Uses robotic navigation and minimally invasive techniques to improve surgical accuracy
• Member of the North American Spine Society – a leading international authority
• Trained at the Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis specifically for advanced spinal care
• Handles complex cases including interbody fusion and traumatological spine surgery

Professor Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries and leads the specialized Spine Centre at Leadheal Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to treat herniated discs and spinal stenosis
• Performs cervical artificial disc replacements and complex revision surgeries
• Served as a clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Centre
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a top-tier neurosurgeon who ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency exam. He leads the neurosurgery team at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Performed over 900 successful procedures focusing on brain and spine health
• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar discectomy for faster patient recovery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for both neck and back hernias
• Former Associate Professor at Başkent University training the next generation of specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery, including advanced herniated disc procedures and spinal cord regeneration
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Winner of multiple scientific awards for his innovative research into spinal cord anatomy and injury recovery
• Performed complex spinal surgeries at major university hospitals and the Istanbul Brain and Spine Center

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Yosawat Tangtrongchit is an orthopaedic surgeon. He has subspecialty expertise in spine surgery.

He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2008). He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery from Phramongkutklao Hospital (2011–2015). He completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024–2025).

Dr Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with a focus on advanced spinal research and minimally invasive techniques.

• Completed the Professor Mehmet Zileli advanced spinal surgery course
• Investigated new therapeutic treatments for complex spinal cord injuries
• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery for faster patient recovery
• Researched biochemical markers specifically in patients with lumbar disc herniation
• Published neurosurgical findings in international journals such as Turk Neurosurgery

Professor Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries and currently serves as a senior neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Previously held the position of Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University
• Completed specialized neurosurgical training at the Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham
• International member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award for his clinical contributions
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu is a urological surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic procedures for prostate and bladder cancer. Dr. Keseroglu performs Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy to improve patient recovery. He also focuses on female incontinence surgery and complex stone treatments like HOLEP.

• Performs robotic sacrocolpopexy and radical cystectomy for cancer and pelvic organ prolapse.
• Treats urological conditions using laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy techniques.
• Manages all endourological stone surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
• Works at İstinye University Liv Hospital, a 300-bed facility with 33 medical departments.

Professor Selman Dogan is a highly versatile orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in restorative spinal and joint procedures.

• Performs discectomy and kyphoplasty to treat herniated discs and spinal fractures
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology for treating bone and soft tissue tumours
• Skilled in trauma reconstruction for both upper and lower extremities
• Uses regenerative Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy to accelerate tissue healing
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Professor Gursel Saka is a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards, recognised for his contributions to surgical innovation at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in orthopaedic spine surgery including complex herniated disc repairs
• Performs reconstructive trauma surgery and hip socket fractures
• Uses robotic technology for high-precision joint and bone procedures
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating degenerative spinal conditions like ankylosing spondylitis