Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Zvi Lidar has performed thousands of minimally invasive spinal surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals.

• Dual certified in Israel and the USA with training in the USA and Japan
• Published 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery techniques
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Israel Spine Society
• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures for degenerative diseases and tumors

Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Professor Rochkind pioneers laser and bioengineering technologies in neurosurgery at Sourasky Medical Center, with 47 years of experience.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine and peripheral nerve microsurgery
• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Holds multiple patents in laser surgery and bioengineering

900+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Skuryginas specializes in spinal conditions at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• 21 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Specialized training in spinal neurosurgery from EANS
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• 4.7 patient satisfaction rating

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. 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.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery – one of neurosurgery's most delicate areas – with 35 years of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in neurovascular and spinal cord surgeries
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Professor training next-generation neurosurgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school

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.

Professor Shlomi Constantini has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures and holds the prestigious Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS.

• Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with advanced neuro-endoscopy techniques
• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including ESPN and IFNE
• Expert in treating brain and spine tumors in children

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgery.

• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques
• Specializes in complex brain tumors and cerebrovascular pathologies
• Recipient of the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative treatments
• Trained in advanced microsurgical and image-guided techniques across Europe

Dr. Grossman specializes in awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping – a precise technique that preserves brain function during tumor removal at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and transnasal surgery for skull base tumors
• Member of the Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of international research awards for novel brain tumor treatments

Pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Zvi developed European guidelines and directs the Spinal Surgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Trained at top US institutions including Medical College of Wisconsin
• Specializes in tiny-incision techniques for complex spine conditions
• Researcher in spinal biomechanics with 50+ published papers
• Member of World Neurosurgical and American Spine Associations

Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University – Dr. Kapici combines 30 years of neurosurgical expertise with specialized microsurgery training.

• 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specializes in complex spine and brain tumor cases
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty

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

• Expert in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with postdoctoral fellowships in the US and China
• Focuses on neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation

Featured in The Journal of Neuroscience for groundbreaking epilepsy research – Dr. Shao Ming pioneered propofol use in Wada tests, enhancing surgical safety.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Dartmouth College
• Authored over 50 scientific articles, including 30 in international journals
• Chairman of the Neurophysiological Monitoring Group of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in epilepsy, movement disorders, and sleep disorders
• Recipient of multiple prestigious grants for epilepsy research

Professor Itzhak Fried is a globally renowned neurosurgeon, pioneering innovative epilepsy treatments and advanced brain surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained at Stanford and Yale Universities
• Specializes in deep brain stimulation and functional brain mapping
• Develops cutting-edge methods for epilepsy management
• Teaches at UCLA, Yale, and Tel-Aviv Medical Center

Dr. Mammadli trained under renowned neurosurgeons like Prof. Hugues Duffau and Prof. Michael Lawton, mastering advanced techniques in neurosurgery.

• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures with a focus on precision
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Barrow Neurological Institute
• Attended numerous international neurosurgery conferences and courses
• Expert in both cranial and spinal neurosurgery