Spinal Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery, focusing on scoliosis, kyphosis, and degenerative spine diseases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University – a leading center for orthopedic surgery
• Expert in childhood spinal diseases and lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed Eurospine Accredited Education Modules

Dr. Nivit Karla specializes in Spinal Surgery with extensive training in internal medicine and cardiology.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University
• Over 18 years of experience in medical fields
• Fluent in English and Thai for patient communication

Dr. Wuttichai Sutantavibul specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery, trained in advanced techniques across Thailand, South Korea, and Japan.

• Expert in vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and endoscopic spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital and Wakayama Medical University
• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with extensive spinal focus
• Performs percutaneous screw fixation and epidural steroid injections

Dr. Pablo Clavel leads the Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery department at Clavel Institute, Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, with over of experience.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Emory University and UC San Diego
• Specializes in advanced procedures like deep brain stimulation and kyphoplasty
• Published 26+ research papers in international journals
• Fluent in multiple languages, ensuring clear communication with international patients

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Emre Acaroglu specializes in spinal surgery and leads the Ankara Spine Center.

• Active member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine Europe
• Trained at Columbia University's Orthopedic Research Laboratory
• Founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002
• Holds advanced certifications in spine surgery from AO

Dr. Jose Cohen brings 32 years of spinal surgery expertise at Hadassah Medical Center, a leading neurosurgical center.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Member of multiple international medical societies
• Published author on spinal surgery techniques
• Trained at prestigious institutions including University of London

Dr. Klaus Novak introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria – a breakthrough for safer spinal surgeries.

• Over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in spine surgery, brain tumors, and neuromodulation
• Trained at prestigious Beth Israel Hospital in the U.S.
• Active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna
• Fluent in five languages including English and Spanish

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr. Gun Keorochana specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques, trained at UCLA and DISC – two of the world's leading spine centers.

• Performs MIS TLIF, LLIF, MIDLF, and endoscopic spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
• Over 26 years of spinal surgery experience
• Works at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital

Dr. Emiroglu brings over 29 years of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, specializing in spinal surgery with a focus on patient-centered care.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Participated in advanced surgical trainings across Europe
• Specializes in a range of spinal procedures with a holistic approach

Dr. So Jae-young is the Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in spinal tumors and disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), cervical spine disorders, and head trauma.

He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital, where he completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency. He then completed a clinical fellowship at Gangnam Severance. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital. He also served as Medical Director at Seoul Chuktap Hospital. He holds an M.S. in Medicine from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a full member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, and Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. His publications include a 2024 Neurospine study on cervical dynamic MRI in spondylotic myelopathy (doi:10.14245/ns.2448166.083). They also cover techniques for unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery and a sellar reconstruction method using fibrin-coated collagen fleece.

Dr. Ban Seong-su is a neurosurgeon. His specialties include biportal endoscopic spine surgery (herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal fusion), percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN), radiofrequency therapy, and cervical artificial disc replacement. He is Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He previously served as Director or Medical Director of Spine Centers at Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, International Baro Hospital, Pyeongtaek Pakae Hospital, Cheonan Woori Hospital, and Busan Sehung Hospital. He was also a visiting physician and clinical fellow at Asan Medical Center.

He earned his M.D. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Chung-Ang University. He completed an internship at Korea Cancer Center Hospital and a neurosurgery residency at Seoul Medical Center.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques – trained at leading US institutions including Yale and UC San Diego.

• Expert in endoscopic and reconstructive spine surgery
• Trained at Cedars-Sinai and UC Irvine spine programs
• Focuses on reducing recovery time with advanced techniques
• Over 27 years of experience in spinal surgery

Dr. Jurij Kseniuk specializes in minimally invasive and corrective spinal surgeries, bringing precision to complex spine conditions at Carolina Hospital.

• Expertise in targeted pain management using X-ray and ultrasound-guided techniques
• Performs procedures for disc herniation, spinal deformities, and post-surgical corrections
• Graduated from A. Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery in Kiev
• Focuses on both surgical and non-surgical pain relief methods