Best Herniated disk Doctors Worldwide — TOP 111

46 years of experience pioneering plastic surgery innovations – Dr. Herrero merges precision 3D planning with aesthetic expertise at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Founder of Alma IT Systems for virtual surgical planning
• Internationally renowned for primary and revision rhinoplasty
• Leads the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Teknon
• Authored 150+ publications in plastic surgery
• Fellowship-trained with Prof. Pitanguy in Brazil

200+ minimally invasive spine surgeries annually – Dr. Oliver pioneers robotic and motion-preserving techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 50 years of experience specializing in microsurgical herniated disc treatment
• First in Southern Europe to use robotics for spine surgery
• Co-director of Chiari & Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit
• Non-invasive radiosurgery precision for disc herniation
• President of European Skull Base Society

Director of the Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Institute at Teknon Medical Centre – Dr. Conesa specializes in complex spinal interventions.

• 41 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in microdiscectomy and laminectomy for herniated discs
• Performs disc replacement and spinal fusion in advanced cases
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Massachusets General Hospital
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in spine surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 7 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in both adult and pediatric spine diseases
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Handles complex cases including brain and spine tumors

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has unique expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. Dr. Elenwoke completed advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University. He also held a clinical fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology in London.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Performs robotic-assisted neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and hydrocephalus.
• Works at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital.

Dr. Pongwat Polpong brings 16 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in minimally invasive spine procedures at EDNA Wellness.

• Trained at Siriraj Hospital and the Neurological Institute of Thailand
• Pioneered Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery
• Expert in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for herniated disks
• Chief Physician leading Stem Cell Therapy and Neurology Department

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for herniated disks at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Expert in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Published 46 international articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association

Specializes in spinal surgery with expertise in herniated disks, performing advanced procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine techniques
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple articles on spinal surgery outcomes

Dr. Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hwang treats complex cases like spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He focuses on procedures that reduce pain and speed up recovery times.

• Serves as the CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital.
• Expert in cervical artificial disc replacement and laminectomy.
• Former clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Center.
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society.

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery – a minimally invasive approach for herniated disks.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic techniques for spine conditions
• 2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place winner
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disk procedures, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained at University of Toronto in spinal cord regeneration
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles on spinal conditions

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.

• Performs laminectomy, discectomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Treats spinal stenosis, brain cysts, and complex spinal cord abscesses.
• Analyzes enzyme activity in patients with herniated disks.
• Uses minimally invasive spine techniques for faster patient recovery.

Performed over 5,600+ endoscopic surgeries – a pioneer in minimally invasive neurosurgery for complex spinal and brain conditions.

• 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for two decades
• Specializes in high-precision endoscopic procedures
• Trained in advanced techniques at The Midland Centre in the UK
• Recognized with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Dr. Kseniuk specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, applying advanced techniques like endoscopy and microsurgery for herniated disks at Carolina Hospital.

• Performs both minimally invasive and classical surgical methods
• Head of the Neurosurgery Department at the clinic
• Graduated from the Medical University of Lviv and the Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov in Kiev
• Specializes in comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of spinal pathologies

Neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over a decade of experience in neurosurgery.

• Specializes in herniated disk treatments
• Practiced at Bezmialem University for 16 years of experience
• Board-certified in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul University and Bezmialem University

32 years of experience specializing in spine surgery – Dr. Michalik focuses on artificial disk implants and endoscopic herniated disk removal at Carolina Hospital.

• Expert in both lumbar and cervical spine procedures
• Trained internationally in Germany, USA, Monaco, and Switzerland
• Published multiple papers on neurosurgical techniques