Discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner completed a specialised spinal surgery fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) – a top-tier US spine centre.

• Trained at the American Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic spinal surgery programme
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Specialises in treating complex scoliosis and degenerative spinal conditions
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Former faculty member at Virginia University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital with specialised training in advanced spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course on multiple occasions
• Maintains international standards as a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specialises in spinal decompression and minimally invasive techniques for complex cases
• Active researcher with published work on thoracic spine pathology and surgical innovations
• Practises at Atlas University Hospital – a major private medical centre in Istanbul

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who has published extensive anatomical research on endoscopic disc surgery and lumbar spinal structures.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical discectomy for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions
• Performs far lateral disc surgery using a specialised lateral microsurgical approach
• Offers minimally invasive pain management, including intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty
• Maintains an academic profile as a Professor at one of Turkey's top university hospitals

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who has published extensive research on minimally invasive lumbar discectomy and spinal stabilisation. He currently serves as a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Specialises in nerve decompression and spinal cord injury management
• Published over 30 academic papers on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
• Former Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital

Dr. Ban Seong-su is a neurosurgeon. His specialties include biportal endoscopic spine surgery (herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal fusion), percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN), radiofrequency therapy, and cervical artificial disc replacement. He is Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He previously served as Director or Medical Director of Spine Centers at Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, International Baro Hospital, Pyeongtaek Pakae Hospital, Cheonan Woori Hospital, and Busan Sehung Hospital. He was also a visiting physician and clinical fellow at Asan Medical Center.

He earned his M.D. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Chung-Ang University. He completed an internship at Korea Cancer Center Hospital and a neurosurgery residency at Seoul Medical Center.

Dr. So Jae-young is the Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in spinal tumors and disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), cervical spine disorders, and head trauma.

He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital, where he completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency. He then completed a clinical fellowship at Gangnam Severance. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital. He also served as Medical Director at Seoul Chuktap Hospital. He holds an M.S. in Medicine from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a full member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, and Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. His publications include a 2024 Neurospine study on cervical dynamic MRI in spondylotic myelopathy (doi:10.14245/ns.2448166.083). They also cover techniques for unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery and a sellar reconstruction method using fibrin-coated collagen fleece.

Professor Naki Keles is a specialist neurosurgeon at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on microscopic and endoscopic techniques for spinal relief.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for cervical and lumbar herniations
• Focuses on surgical treatment for complex spine fractures
• Uses keyhole techniques to reduce patient recovery times
• Expert in treating both neck and lower back disc issues

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on high-precision microsurgical techniques for spinal care.

• Specialises in microsurgical lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatment
• Performs spinal canal narrowing surgery using minimally invasive methods
• Treats complex spine fractures and scoliosis through surgical intervention
• Manages both brain and spine tumours with specialised neurosurgical protocols
• Addresses lumbar slipping with modern decompression and stabilisation treatments

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex spinal interventions and herniated disc repairs.

• Specialises in waist, neck, and back hernia treatments
• Performs microsurgical and minimally invasive spine surgeries
• Expertise includes peripheral nerve surgery and spinal fractures
• Handles complex cases involving spinal tumours and reconstructions
• Practices at a major Turkish hospital serving international patients