Herniated disk Doctors in test — Page 4

Specializes in microsurgical techniques for lumbar and cervical disc herniation – a precise approach to spine care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Handles complex spine tumors and spinal canal narrowing
• Performs lumbar slipping surgery with specialized techniques

Dr. Tural Rahimli is a neurosurgeon educated at Azerbaijan Medical University (Bachelor of Medicine, 1999–2005). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University Hospital (2008–2014).

Clinical expertise: brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, skull base tumors, arteriovenous malformations, spinal cord tumors, pediatric neurosurgery.

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), Hacettepe University Alumni Association, Azerbaijan Neurosurgical Society, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Work experience: Medistyle Hospital (2014–2016); DTX Hospital (2016–2018); Baku Medical Plaza Hospital (2018–2024); Republic Diagnostic Centre (2024–2025).

Dr. Tural Rajabov is a neurosurgeon. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors, CNS trauma, and hydrocephalus. He also performs endoscopic skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Training: Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Medicine (2010–2016). Internship in Neurosurgery, Innova Medical Centre, Tbilisi (2016–2018). Residency in Neurosurgery, Azerbaijan Medical University (2019–2024).

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and Azerbaijan Association of Neurosurgeons (ANEA). He is affiliated with Baku Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Professor Alper Karaoglan brings over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, specializing in herniated disk treatments.

• Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine for 32 years of experience
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on subarachnoid hemorrhage and vasospasm

Specializes in spine surgery, including herniated disks, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs minimally invasive spine procedures
• Treats spinal fractures and tumors

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. Zvi Rappoport specializes in Pediatric Anesthesia, bringing expertise in both general and regional techniques for young patients.

• Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Anesthesiology
• Trained at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for pediatric anesthesia
• Member of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
• Published multiple studies in medical research

Dr. Mehmet Besir Surme has performed 1,100+ treatments and specializes in spinal surgeries and complex neurological conditions at Eskişehir City Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Published multiple scientific articles with 40 citations
• Specializes in minimally invasive and advanced spinal techniques
• 12 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Zamora Amezcua specializes in neurosurgery at GDL High Specialty Neurosurgery.

• 16 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Focuses on herniated disk treatments
• Performs advanced surgical techniques

Performed 2,500+ complex neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Lechanoine specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques like UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy) at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• 14 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• 1,600 surgeries as lead surgeon
• Holds European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine)
• Member of EANS and other prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Founded a UBE surgical training center

34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gogusgeren performs secured surgeries under the microscope at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques
• Has performed over 900 neurosurgical treatments
• Rated 4.1 by patients for care and outcomes
• Believes strongly in the doctor-patient relationship of trust

Associate professor with US fellowship training in neurosurgery – Dr. Ucer specializes in herniated disk treatments at Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience across major Turkish hospitals
• Trained at University of Wisconsin – a leader in spine surgery
• Active member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Spine Society
• Performs both conservative and surgical treatments

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 publications and extensive training in advanced techniques.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Trained in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology in Zurich
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University Neurosurgery Department
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries, with multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations.

• Specializes in herniated disc treatment among other spine and brain conditions
• Developed unique surgical techniques like the PURED method for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Associate Professor of Neurosurgery with extensive academic contributions
• Fellowship-trained in spinal oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Authored over 50 scientific papers and book chapters in neurosurgery

Leads the Department of Neurosurgery at Charité – one of Europe's top hospitals, performing over 4,000 neurosurgeries annually.

• Specializes in complex spinal disorders including herniated disks
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 31 years of experience of experience
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery awards

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including fully closed herniated disc procedures. Dr. Duzgun works at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Trained at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in microsurgery for lumbar and cervical hernias
• Performs both open and closed spinal fracture treatments
• Uses advanced techniques like kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty

Specialist Dr. Teyyub Hesenov brings extensive neurosurgical expertise, trained at top Turkish universities and hospitals.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Marmara University
• Specialized in cranial base surgery through advanced cadaver courses
• Published multiple research papers on complex neurosurgical cases
• Worked at leading hospitals including Medical Park and Bona Dea

Dr. Covaro actively contributes to spine surgery research and attends patients at Institut Universitari Dexeus and Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge.

• Member of Spanish Society of Orthopedics and other professional organizations
• Published several articles in scientific magazines
• Regular participant in international spine surgery meetings