Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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. 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.

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).

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

• 25 years of experience 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

Specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Bekir Tugcu has over 33 years of experience 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

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. Terbetas specializes in neurosurgery at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, focusing on complex neurological conditions.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in neurosurgical procedures
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer combines microsurgical precision with minimally invasive techniques at Wiener Privatklinik, focusing on complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specializes in spinal microsurgery, including herniated discs and spinal deformities
• Decades of experience in neurotrauma and complex spine reconstruction
• Trained at Vienna General Hospital – a top neurosurgical center
• Senior consultant leading multidisciplinary spine surgery teams
• Focuses on tailored surgical strategies for optimal outcomes

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

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 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 experience 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. Tufan Cansever is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Cansever won the Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award for his contributions. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain management.

• Performs brain and spinal tumor removals and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, spine cysts, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society.

Harvard-trained spine surgeon with 76 years of experience 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

Specializes in advanced spinal and neurovascular surgeries, including endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor with extensive research in spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Expert in endoscopic pituitary surgeries and trigeminal neuralgia treatments
• Published extensively in international neurosurgery journals
• Focuses on both degenerative spine diseases and complex neuro-oncology cases

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 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

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive training in internal medicine and cardiology to neurosurgery, offering a unique multidisciplinary approach at PrimeCare Bkk.

• Graduated from Siriraj Medical School, one of Thailand's top medical institutions
• Specialized in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in both English and Thai for clear patient communication

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

• 37 years of experience 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

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