Best neurosurgeons: TOP 291 doctors

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Max Zegelman

  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Professor Max Zegelman is an esteemed phlebologist, avascular and thoracic surgeon, and head of the Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the Nordwest Center. He is renowned for his research on laser techniques in thoracic surgery and endovascular vascular surgery, and is often a speaker at thoracic surgery conferences. He has numerous scientific publications in international publications.
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$9,134 - $19,409
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Hyung Jin Shin

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Shin Hyung Jin is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy, spinal meningiomas, and maxillofacial disorders.

    Education

    • 1981-1991 — studied at Seoul National University, South Korea;
    • 1997-2002 - Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine;
    • 2009-2010 - President of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery;
    • 2011-2015 - Chief Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University.

    Professional experience

    • 1997-2002 - Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.
    • 2009-2010 - President of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
    • 2011-2015 - Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University.
    • From 1994 to the present - neurosurgeon at the Samsung Medical Center.
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Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
  • Dr. Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal is a Spanish pediatric neurosurgeon. He specializes in neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, maxillofacial, and minimally invasive surgery. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Sant Joan De Déu Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hinojosa has also held leadership positions at other major hospitals in Spain.

    He has written 93 scientific papers. Dr. Hinojosa works as an editor and reviewer for leading neurosurgical journals. He is President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is also an active member of international groups such as ISPN and EANS. His roles show his strong reputation and influence in pediatric neurosurgery.

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Son Sang Gyu

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, Kang Dong Hospital
  • Dr. Sangkyu Park is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 18+ years of experience in the field, specializing in cerebrovascular disease, cerebral aneurysm, and other related conditions. He has a 2003 graduation from Hanyang University College of Medicine, an MS and Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Medicine, and is a member of various medical societies. He has authored book chapters and has been published in several national and international journals.

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Claudio Lamartina

  • 4.9 Excellent 15 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
  • Spine Neurosurgeon

Laminectomy
$11,988 - $11,988
Discectomy
$11,988 - $11,988
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$11,988 - $11,988
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Engelbert Knosp

  • 4.6 Excellent 18 reviews
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Head of Neurosurgery Department

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Sang Ha Shin

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Spinal neurosurgeon, Head of the Spine Center
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Junseok Bae

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Spinal Neurosurgeon

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Lee Jung Il

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Neurosurgeon. Radiosurgery specialist

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Kwan Park

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Neurosurgeon

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Ferhat Yavuz Akbay

  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital
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Burcak Bilginer

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
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Bulent Gulensoy

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
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Jumana Baryhe

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aesthetical Clinic
  • Dr. Jumana Baryhe is a specialist in advanced aesthetic and hair restoration procedures. She performs Botox injections, non-surgical nose correction, FUE and DHI hair transplants, beard and eyebrow transplants, brow lifts, lip implants, and laser vaginal rejuvenation. Dr. Baryhe is known for her skill in minimally invasive techniques. Her patients report high satisfaction with their results.

    Dr. Baryhe is dedicated to excellence in her field. She has completed hundreds of successful procedures. Her reputation is built on technical expertise and personalized care. She uses the latest methods and follows international standards in cosmetic medicine.

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Kamran Aghayev

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice
  • Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience. He specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. Dr. Aghayev has performed more than 5,000 successful procedures. He is known for creating new surgical techniques, including the Posterior Upper Rib Excision & Decompression (PURED) method for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Dr. Aghayev holds several US patents for spinal surgery devices. He has published more than 50 scientific papers. He treats brain tumors, hydrocephalus, AVMs, pituitary adenomas, and spinal conditions such as herniated discs, scoliosis, and spinal tumors.

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Brain Aneurysm Repair
$19,700 - $35,500
Herniated disc surgery
$13,750 - $21,900
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Karim Noe Zamora Amezcua

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Mexico, Guadalajara, GDL High Specialty Neurosurgery
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Anterior cervical discectomy
$15,613 - $31,226
Brain tumor removal
$20,817 - $41,635
Stereotaxic surgeries
$20,817 - $41,635
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Jürgen Kiwit

  • 4.7 Excellent 17 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Germany, Berlin, Meoclinic Hospital
  • Prof. Jürgen Kiwit is a German neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Meoclinic Berlin and specializes in the treatment of spinal cord and brain tumors pathologies, blood circulation disorders, and paraplegia. He has trained in the UK and USA and is a member of various professional societies. His expertise includes glioma therapy, complicated brain aneurysms surgeries, anti-pain therapy, brain injuries differentiated therapy, and nervous system dysfunctions.

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François Lechanoine

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).

    His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.

    Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).

    In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

     

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Laminectomy
$12,559 - $19,409
Discectomy
$12,559 - $28,542
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