Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clear focus on specialist spine surgery.

• Specialises in complex spinal cord stimulator (SCS) procedures for chronic pain
• Expertise includes peripheral nerve surgery and managing spinal fractures
• Handles intricate spine tumours and vascular aneurysm surgeries
• Serves as a Professor - an academic rank signifying senior expertise and leadership in neurosurgery
• Broad experience in pituitary surgery and minimally invasive spine interventions

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on functional neurosurgery and advanced pain management protocols.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and algology for chronic pain management
• Expert in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve procedures at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital
• Researches pre-emptive analgesia to improve patient recovery and comfort after surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Published researcher in international neurosurgery journals on complex spinal conditions

Dr. Cengiz Sen is a professor of orthopedics at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in revision arthroplasty, congenital limb deformities, and complex orthopedic disorders in children. Dr. Sen is a pioneer in using stem cell therapy to treat degenerative joint diseases. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with 15 operating rooms and robotic surgical systems.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and complex limb lengthening surgery.
• Treats infected nonunion and pseudoarthrosis using bone deformity correction.
• Published numerous articles on total knee replacement and orthopedic infections.
• Winner of the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for clinical achievements.

Professor Cagri Canbolat treats complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery times for patients requiring spinal interventions.

• Specialises in spinal minimally invasive surgery and oncological spinal procedures
• Researched therapeutic effects of novel treatments for partial spinal cord injuries
• Published over 40 surgical papers in major journals like World Neurosurgery
• Focuses on neuro-intensive care and managing high-complexity spinal trauma cases