Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Laohapornsvan holds multiple certifications in advanced spine surgery techniques, including minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures.

• Trained in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital and Akita University
• Certified in uniportal endoscopic spinal surgery by Joimax
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques including XLIF and MIS-TLIF
• Member of the Spine Society of Thailand
• Published researcher in minimally invasive spine surgery

Dr. Cengiz Sen specializes in complex orthopedic conditions, including spinal cord stimulator treatments, with decades of experience at top Turkish hospitals.

• Over 30 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in revision arthroplasty and stem cell therapies
• Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Published researcher on joint replacements and orthopedic treatments

Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – specializes in orthopedic and trauma cases with a focus on spinal cord stimulator procedures.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Holds a professorship at a leading Turkish medical university
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top institutions

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord stimulators. He combines surgical expertise with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht
• Published 32 papers on Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Specializes in neurological conditions including spinal cord disorders at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Expertise in organic and functional diseases of the nervous system
• Treats complications from herniated discs, including myelopathy and radiculopathy
• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Specialist Dr. Teyyub Hesenov brings extensive neurosurgical expertise to spinal cord stimulator procedures at Melhem International Hospital.

• Trained at Marmara University's renowned Brain and Neurosurgery Department
• Published multiple research papers on spinal cord conditions and treatments
• Completed specialized courses in cranial base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Worked at leading Turkish hospitals including Medical Park Goztepe

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Dr. Nadia Alwasiah is a Consultant in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Hope AMC Dubai. She is dual board-certified by the American Board of PM&R and the American Board of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from King Abdulaziz University.

She completed her PM&R residency at Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine. She then completed a Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Her expertise includes pediatric and adult rehabilitation in both inpatient and outpatient care. She treats cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset motor disorders. She also manages stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. She cares for muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders. She treats congenital and acquired impairments and youth sports injuries. Her procedures include joint and trigger-point injections. She provides botulinum toxin for spasticity and salivary control. She performs ultrasound- or electrically guided injections and motor phenol nerve blocks. She manages baclofen pumps. She also recommends orthotics and prosthetics.