Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Anil Kumar Kansal leads the neurosurgery department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, specialising in minimally invasive spine interventions. He uses endoscopic techniques to treat spinal conditions through tiny incisions rather than large open cuts.

• Completed advanced percutaneous discectomy and nucleoplasty training in Bangkok
• Studied minimal access spine surgery at specialized centres in Singapore and Philadelphia
• Trained in endoscopic spinal surgery across India and Germany
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Max Hospital and Fortis Hospital New Delhi
• Executive member of the Delhi Spine 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.

Professor Hasan Mirzai is a senior neurosurgeon at Kolan Hospital Group specialising in complex spinal reconstructions and herniated disc interventions.

• Performs specialised discectomy and cage fusion procedures to restore spinal stability
• Holds a professorship in neurosurgery, demonstrating high-level academic and clinical authority
• Uses advanced surgical methods for both adult and paediatric neurological disorders
• Maintains international standards as a member of the World Spine Society
• Practised at prominent institutions including Celal Bayar and Ege University Hospitals

Abdulkerim Gokoglu is a neurosurgery specialist who completed a postdoctoral research residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier Harvard Medical School affiliate.

• Holds a PhD in clinical anatomy for deep knowledge of spinal structures
• Focuses on spinal diseases including herniated discs and complex spine deformities
• Expertise covers both routine hernia repairs and nerve surgery for traumatic injuries
• Extensive training in neuro-oncology and congenital nervous system disorders

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital who finds effective solutions for both routine and complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for lumbar and neck herniation
• Expert in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for precise results
• Highly skilled in managing spine diseases, traumas, and nerve congestion cases
• Performs advanced endoscopic and shunt surgeries for neurological disorders

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 artificial disc replacement
• Developed a unique painless spinal fusion protocol using post-operative epidural treatment
• Completed advanced training in minimal-access spine surgery in Tennessee, USA
• Serves as Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Acquired specialist exercise therapy certification from the University of Florida