Neurosurgery Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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.

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

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

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

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

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

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. 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).

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. 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. Kenan Kibici specializes in minimally invasive spine and nerve surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with 33 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published 20+ research papers on spinal and peripheral nerve conditions
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Military-trained neurosurgeon with extensive academic background

Professor Alper Karaoglan, a recognized expert in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, brings 32 years of specialized experience in complex brain and spinal conditions.

• Award-winning researcher in subarachnoid hemorrhage and vasospasm
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine previously
• Specializes in both brain tumors and spinal cord surgeries

Dr Stella Voultsou is a Consultant Anaesthesiologist with broad experience in the UK and Greece. She spent six years as a consultant in the NHS and six years at Olympion Medical Center in Patras. She provides high-level perioperative care for complex surgery.

She specialises in anaesthesia for major orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures, and for high-acuity, complex reconstructive surgery. Her skills include advanced general anaesthesia, difficult airway management, and neuraxial and regional techniques. She has particular expertise in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. She uses ERAS protocols and multimodal analgesia to improve safety, maintain haemodynamic stability, and speed recovery.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with extensive training in Europe.

• Expert in endoscopic and microvascular neurosurgery techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Cerebrovascular Stroke and Neuro-oncology Center in Czech Republic
• Certified by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs complex procedures for herniated discs and brain tumors

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.