Discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Akakin holds a Doctorate from Florida University in Neuroanatomy and brings high-level American surgical training to spinal procedures.

• Specialises in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using a microsurgical approach
• Uses techniques designed to minimise tissue damage and speed up recovery times
• Performs both standard discectomy and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a specialised centre for neurological care
• Published numerous research papers in international neurosurgical journals

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a senior neurosurgeon who chairs neurosurgical education at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including discectomies, laminectomies, and spinal fusion
• Maintains an academic profile as a Professor at Istanbul Science University
• Treats a broad range of spinal disorders from herniated discs to spinal stenosis
• Uses modern neurosurgical technologies to restore function through precise surgical techniques
• Contributing author to numerous international peer-reviewed medical journals on neurosurgical outcomes

Professor Kenan Kapici is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who has performed over 1,100 successful procedures. He currently serves as the Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University – one of Turkey's major medical training institutions.

• Specialised training in advanced microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Former Clinical Chief at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital neurosurgery unit
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe
• Completed advanced specialist courses in neuroanatomy and complex spine surgery

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Professor Onat Uzumcigil is a highly published specialist in complex spinal disorders and regenerative medicine at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in surgical management of spinal stenosis, trauma, and postural disorders
• Published extensive research on spinal surgery outcomes and sagittal plane deformities
• Expertise includes cell-based therapies like bone marrow aspirate concentration (BMAC) for recovery
• Previously served as a Professor at Altinbas University School of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Association of Spine and a contributor to major spinal surgery textbooks

Associate Professor Abubekir Akpinar is a specialist neurosurgeon who has successfully performed over 1,100 surgical treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Holds the senior academic title of Associate Professor in neurosurgery
• Focuses on surgical solutions for complex spinal conditions including herniated discs
• Maintains a high procedure volume with over 1,100 successful cases to his name
• Recognised as a key specialist within the VM Medical Group network

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery at the KDMS Specialised Orthopaedic Hospital in Bangkok.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
• Focuses on endoscopic discectomy to speed up patient recovery times
• Performs complex adult spinal deformity and cervical spine reconstructions
• Specialises in keyhole techniques that reduce muscle trauma and scarring
• Expert in managing both routine and complex disc-related nerve compression

Award-winning neurosurgeon Ramazan Uyar specialises in complex spine surgery and microsurgical techniques for lumbar and neck hernias at Medical Park Antalya.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for his research into nerve stimulation
• Expertise includes spinal tumour surgery and paediatric neurosurgery
• Broad background in high-pressure public and private medical centres
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Handles routine lumbar hernia cases alongside complex aneurysm surgeries

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with dedicated training in cervical disc herniation and spinal surgery. He focuses on restoring mobility through precise surgical techniques for spine and peripheral nerve conditions.

• Completed specialised spinal surgery training with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Former staff surgeon at Sultanbeyli State Hospital and Yesilyurt State Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in advanced neurosurgical procedures
• Regularly attends scientific congresses focused on spinal tumour management and functional neurosurgery

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship in spinal regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Earned a Doctor of Science in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Specialises in complex spinal surgery including thoracoscopic and deformity corrections
• Winner of multiple scientific awards for research into spinal cord anatomy
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited seven medical textbooks

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an expert in endoscopic spine surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital – focusing on keyhole techniques for disk issues.

• Completed specialist fellowship training in minimally invasive endoscopic surgery in Seoul
• Mastered microendoscopic spine surgery at Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Specialises in percutaneous screw fixation and epidural steroid injections
• Fellowship trained in spine surgery at Mahidol University
• Focuses on precision methods to reduce recovery time for spinal patients

Dr Evren Sandal specializes in craniocervical junction and neurovascular surgery, having trained extensively under Professor M. Sedat Çağlı at Ege University.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in the USA
• Focused on skull base surgery and cerebral bypass techniques during American training
• Worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish specialist centre
• Applies microsurgical techniques for precise spinal and base-of-skull procedures
• Invested years into laboratory research for neurovascular and cerebral bypass surgery

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.