Discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery.

• Holds specialist membership with EUROSPINE – the leading European spine authority
• Gained extensive experience at Bakırkoy Psychiatric Hospital specialising in complex neurological cases
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on neurosurgical precision and patient safety at a top university hospital

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas specialises in complex spine surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on nerve decompression and structural stabilisation.

• Performs microdiscectomy for lumbar and cervical disc herniations to relieve nerve pressure
• Expertise includes treating narrow spinal canals and complex spinal fractures
• Assoc. Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University – a leading private medical faculty
• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Experienced in both adult and paediatric neurosurgical spine cases

Assistant Professor Peerapong Montriwiwatchai specialises in complex spine surgery at Bumrungrad International Hospital. He completed an international fellowship in neurological surgery at Temple University Hospital in the USA.

• Performs discectomy for herniated disks and vertebral plastic surgery for spinal fractures
• Focuses on restoring spinal stability and relieving chronic nerve pain
• Treats complex structural conditions including scoliosis and spondylolisthesis
• Serves as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery teaching senior surgical techniques
• Holds a Diploma of The Thai Board of Neurosurgery

Professor Iltae Jang was selected as South Korea's best doctor for spinal disorders by the country's most credible medical news outlets. He founded the Nanoori Medical Foundation and leads specialised care for complex disc herniations.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement
• Published major research on endoscopic lumbar discectomy for high-grade disc migration
• Developed 1-day lumbar fusion techniques that allow for early walking and recovery
• Completed advanced surgical fellowships at Clinic Arago and Center Des Massues in France
• Serves as a Professor at Yonsei University and Korea University

Dr. Sajan K Hegde is a spine surgeon at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha in Delhi. He performed the first fusionless scoliosis surgery in India. Dr. Hegde introduced several modern instrumentation systems to the Indian medical community. He treats complex cases involving spine trauma and herniated disks.

• Member of the Spine Trauma Study Group in the USA.
• Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical spinal treatments.
• Affiliated with the Group International COTREL DUBOUSSET (GICD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Professor Fikret Baskan is a spinal specialist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on complex neurosurgery and congenital anomalies. He brings senior academic expertise to spinal cord procedures after serving as a specialist at several major training hospitals.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Specialises in spine and spinal cord surgery for both adults and children
• Expertise includes treating spina bifida and other congenital spinal conditions
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal surgery 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 painless spinal fusion protocols using advanced epidural treatments
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute in the USA
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
• Published extensive research on clinical outcomes for lumbar disc herniation

Dr Murat Duzgun focuses on spinal health at Can Hospitals Turkey, where he uses microsurgery and fully closed techniques for herniated disc removal.

• Performs endoscopic discectomies – a closed surgical method designed for faster recovery
• Uses neuronavigation technology for precision during complex spinal and brain procedures
• Trained at Izmir Ege University – a major academic medical centre in Turkey
• Specialises in kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture management
• Applies minimally invasive methods for both cervical and lumbar disc hernias

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 credentialed orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialised training in degenerative spine diseases and complex vertebral fractures
• Completed clinical fellowships in spinal surgery under leading experts in Ankara and the USA
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Associate Professor who has published extensive research on spinal fusion and musculoskeletal injuries