Spinal cord abscess Doctors in test — Page 2

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari specializes in neurosurgery with over a decade of focused practice, currently at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Holds an associate professorship in neurosurgery since 2021
• Proficient in advanced English for international patient consultations

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Uc specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord conditions, including tumors and abscesses.

• 19 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique innovation in spine surgery. He works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with 17 years of experience of specialized experience.

• Recognized with best presentation awards from 2013–2016
• Member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Associate Professor with expertise in complex spine conditions
• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Imer brings over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, with specialized training in advanced techniques like endoscopic spine surgery and Leksell Gamma Knife procedures.

• Former professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Completed advanced training in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery – a minimally invasive approach

Dr. Baran Yil brings expertise from Yale School of Medicine and specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal conditions.

• Completed Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and anatomy courses

26 years of experience specializing in complex neurosurgery – Assoc. Prof. Akın Akakın leads spinal procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery
• Published multiple research articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Specializes in cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex spinal cord cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience.

• Expertise includes spine and spinal cord surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

47 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise – Prof. Rochkind specializes in spinal cord conditions and peripheral nerve microsurgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Canada's Hospital for Sick Children
• Uses minimally invasive techniques and laser technologies for complex spinal surgeries
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 16 years of experience – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 16 years of experience of experience
• Expertise in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions to neurosurgery

Leads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – Prof. Zvi Ram is recognized among the world's top neurosurgeons.

• Expert in minimally invasive surgery for the brain and spinal cord
• Specializes in advanced techniques including brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Honored with the Borenstein Award and Goldhirsh Foundation Award for innovative research
• Undertook specialized neurosurgical training in Greece, Switzerland, and the Netherlands
• Active in developing new, gene-based therapies and surgical techniques

Dr. Lidar Zvi brings specialized international training in spinal surgery from top centers in the US and Japan. As Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center, he focuses on complex spinal conditions.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Advanced training in minimally invasive spine surgery in Memphis, USA
• Specialized in spine tumor surgery in Kanazawa, Japan
• Member of leading global spine and neurosurgery associations

Dr. Grossman trained at Johns Hopkins, one of the world's top centers for neurosurgery. She performs laminectomy – a key surgery for spinal cord abscess.

• Specializes in brain and spinal tumor surgery
• International fellowship focused on complex tumor removal
• Member of leading global neurosurgical societies
• Skilled in endoscopic and minimally invasive approaches
• Works at Israel's largest tertiary care hospital

Dr. Zvi Lidar specializes in neurosurgery for adults and children, with thousands of minimally invasive spinal surgeries performed.

• Certified for surgical treatment in Israel and the USA
• Graduated from Tel Aviv University and trained in the USA and Japan
• Author of 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Israel Spine Society

Prof. Margalit Navo heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov Medical Center, with over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors and 70 meningioma treatments.

• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Internship in advanced surgical treatment of skull base diseases in the U.S.
• Member of Israel Neurosurgical Society and North American Skull Base Society

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.

Dr. Manfred Mühlbauer specializes in spinal microsurgery and complex spine reconstruction at Wiener Privatklinik, with decades of precision-focused neurosurgical experience.

• Trained at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) – one of Austria's top neurosurgical centers
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for spinal cord compression and tumors
• Focuses on tailored surgical strategies for herniated discs and spinal deformities
• Senior consultant leading multidisciplinary spine surgery teams

Dr. Cristescu brings extensive neurosurgical expertise to spinal cord abscess cases, trained in renowned hospitals in France.

• Specializes in brain and spine conditions with a patient-centered approach
• Skilled in advanced surgical techniques for complex cases
• Expertise includes minimally invasive neurosurgery procedures