Best Spinal Surgery Doctors Abroad

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. 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. 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).

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız is a neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He has more than 10 years of experience. He graduated from Mersin University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital in 2019. He has worked at Gölbaşı Community Health Center, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Karabük Training and Research Hospital, and Malatya Turgut Özal University.

His main fields include brain tumors, back and neck pain, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, head and neck injuries, and spinal stenosis. He is a member of national and international neurosurgery societies. He has an academic research background and solid surgical experience. He provides diagnosis and neurosurgical care.

OA Dr. med. Peter Guglia is a specialist in orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery at JUVENIS. He is also a senior physician at the Spine Centre, Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Austria’s leading orthopaedic hospital. He has over 30 years of experience. His work focuses on non-surgical diagnosis, pain therapy, and movement and posture assessment.

MD 1991. General medicine training 1994–1997. Specialist diploma in orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery 1997–2003. This dual training enables a whole‑patient assessment.

Career: Resident, University Department of Orthopaedics, AKH Vienna (2002–2003). Senior physician and deputy head, SKA Zicksee (2003–2012). Senior physician, Speising Spine Centre (2012–present). JUVENIS (2012–present). Clinical focus includes conservative orthopaedics, classical and complementary pain medicine, movement and posture analysis, preventive exams, and insurance medicine, including independent assessments. He also provides independent second opinions on the need for spine surgery.

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. 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

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