Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – a leader in the field with advanced training at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

• Senior Physician and Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Developed European guidelines for tiny spine surgery techniques
• Over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and spine procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations including WFNS and NASS
• Published 50+ research papers in international medical journals

Highly experienced in spinal surgeries, Dr. Kenan Kapici has spent over 30 years of experience specializing at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Lecturer and Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery and spine-specific techniques

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.

Over 25 years of experience specializing in spinal surgery – Dr. Matzner performs minimally invasive herniated disc procedures at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained in trauma and orthopedic surgery at Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in both open and minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Focuses on degenerative spine disorders and joint reconstruction
• Graduated from Medical University of Vienna

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors and 70 successful meningioma procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment of skull base diseases in the US
• Member of Israel Neurosurgical Society and North American Skull Base Society

Specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Pisutbenya focuses on techniques that reduce recovery time at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Trained in spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Expert in adult spinal deformity correction
• Performs cervical spine procedures with precision
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced spinal fellowship

Dr. Cristescu brings exceptional precision to herniated disc surgeries with extensive neurosurgery experience from prestigious French hospitals.

• Expert in complex brain and spine conditions
• Skilled in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and spinal surgery
• Patient-centered approach with focus on excellent outcomes

Prof. Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from the University of Ottawa Heart Center to spinal procedures.

• 38 years of experience in surgical practice
• Fellowship-trained at a leading Canadian heart center
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European vascular surgery societies

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disc procedures, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration research
• Performs advanced techniques like thoracoscopic spinal surgeries
• Award-winning researcher with multiple scientific accolades
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional societies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Ranked among Israel's best spinal surgeons by the Israeli Medical Association, Dr. Pekarsky specializes in minimally invasive herniated disc surgeries – performing around 60 procedures monthly.

• Graduated from Russian National Research Medical University
• Advanced training in the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria
• Treats both adults and children with spinal disorders
• Member of Israeli Spine Society and Spine Society of Europe
• Has treated Olympic athletes and professional basketball players

Specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for herniated disc surgery – Professor Halil Can offers minimally invasive solutions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Pioneers far lateral lumbar disc surgery with microsurgical approach
• Published 20+ studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Associate Professor since 2020 with extensive academic contributions

Specializes in spinal surgery with a fellowship at UCLA – Dr. Kaner focuses on herniated disc procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal surgery at Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and Scoliosis Research Society
• Associate Professor with academic roles in neurosurgery

Dr. Sutantavibul specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic techniques, at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Advanced training in endoscopic spine surgery in South Korea and Japan
• Performs vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and percutaneous screw fixation
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with residency at Ramathibodi Hospital

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.

Specializes in herniated disc surgery with advanced training in spinal and peripheral nerve procedures at Atlas University Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with extensive spine surgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery through specialized courses

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.

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. 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.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained at top US institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 12 years of experience of experience
• Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute
• Expert in complex spine procedures and tumor cases
• Trained in advanced techniques like kyphoplasty and navigation

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical expertise in herniated disc treatments.

• Trained in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple studies on spine surgery and nerve-related conditions
• Academic lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine