Best Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad

Specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Bekir Tugcu has over 33 years of experience, particularly in deep brain stimulation and minimally invasive techniques.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery
• Performs craniovertebral junction surgeries for complex cases
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major Istanbul teaching hospital
• Published professor with extensive neuro-oncology fellowship training

1,100+ pituitary tumor surgeries performed – Prof. Dr. Omur Gunaldi leads neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 25 years specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Performs 20-25 pituitary surgeries monthly with his team
• Trained at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Hospital

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

Over 100 successful skull base tumor surgeries – Prof. Navo specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov
• Performs both adult and pediatric brain tumor surgeries
• Trained in advanced skull base surgery in the US
• Uses endoscopic nasal approach for faster recovery
• Member of North American Skull Base Society

Specializes in neurovascular surgery with expertise in microsurgery and endovascular techniques at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive experience in neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Uludağ University
• Fluent in English, facilitating communication with international patients

900+ spinal treatments performed – Dr. Cristescu specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Trained in France at leading hospitals
• Expert in brain tumor removal and spinal surgery
• Known for precision and patient-centered care
• Combines advanced techniques with compassionate treatment

1,100+ spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Boztepe specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 37 years of experience in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe – one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
• Specialized in minimally invasive techniques for better recovery
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Ramazan Uyar specializes in complex spine and brain surgeries, with an award-winning thesis on nerve stimulation. He operates at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 35 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Focuses on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Bao Yu Hai is a chief neurosurgeon at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He received the State Council Special Allowance, which is China’s highest clinical honor. Dr. Bao specializes in complex skull-base tumors and vascular malformations. He maintains a 95% facial nerve preservation rate after total acoustic neuroma resection.

• Directs the Neurosurgical Oncology Center and sits on WFNS committees.
• Treats acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and brainstem tumors.
• Holds four national clinical patents for neurosurgical innovations.
• Contributed to four national clinical guidelines and published over 80 academic papers.

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

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.

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in minimally invasive spinal and brain surgery at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training from Dokuz Eylül University.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery and functional neurosurgery courses
• Focuses on complex spinal conditions and brain tumors

Harvard-trained spine surgeon with 76 years of experience – Prof. Konya specializes in complex spinal conditions at Medical Park Göztepe.

• Expert in minimally invasive waist and neck hernia treatments
• Member of multiple international spine societies including NASS and SRS
• Published 47 peer-reviewed articles on spine research and treatments
• Specializes in spinal tumor removal and complex spine surgeries

Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center – Dr. Kaner specializes in advanced spinal procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 37 years of neurosurgical experience focusing on spinal conditions
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with academic roles at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal techniques

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries, bringing innovation to neurosurgery-related procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 21 years of experience in urology and neurosurgery
• Published 25+ papers on urological and neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on nerve-sparing and robotic-assisted procedures

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 26 years of experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Performs pituitary adenoma and vascular surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Head of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital – Dr. Clavel performs advanced spinal procedures with of experience.

• Trained at top American institutions including Emory University and UC San Diego
• Published 26+ research papers in international neurosurgery journals
• Specializes in complex spine conditions like Ependymomas and Pinched Nerve
• Performs procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation and Craniotomy
• Fluent in six languages for seamless international patient care

Dr. Sandal specializes in skull base and neurovascular surgery – trained under Turkey's Prof. Çağlı and advanced techniques at University of Wisconsin.

• 11 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Focuses on high-precision craniocervical junction cases
• Completed specialized studies in cerebral bypass surgery
• Performs complex procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital