Page 2 - Best Herniated disk doctors: TOP 106 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 39 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic surgery for herniated disks
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures, specializing in spine conditions at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 17 years of experience of experience in neurology and neurosurgery
• Holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate
• Member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Associate Professor with awards for best presentations

Assoc. Prof. Ramazan Sari specializes in herniated disk treatments with over 22 years of experience of neurosurgery experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Published 35 international papers on spinal cord surgery
• Participated in EANS accreditation process
• Associate Professorship in Neurosurgery since 2021

Professor Shimon Rochkind heads the peripheral nerve reconstruction unit at Ichilov–Sourasky Medical Center, using advanced laser and bioengineering technologies for neuro spinal disorders.

• 47 years of experience in neurosurgery and spinal procedures
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex cases
• Holds 8 patents in laser surgery and bioengineering
• Recipient of 2 national and 8 international research awards
• Editor-in-chief of 'Phototherapy and Laser Surgery' journal

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), placing him among the world's leading neurosurgeons. He treats patients at the Sourasky Medical Center in Israel.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the brain and spinal cord
• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques
• Trained in advanced microsurgical techniques in Switzerland
• Completed a prestigious fellowship in Image-Guided Neurosurgery for tumors
• Won the Goldhirsh Foundation Award for innovation in neurology treatment

Professor Lidar is Head of Spine Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center, with advanced U.S. training in minimally invasive spine surgery.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience as a spinal neurosurgeon
• Specialized in minimally invasive techniques in Milwaukee and Memphis
• Contributed to European guidelines for tiny-spine surgery
• Active member of major international spine societies, including NASS
• Published around 50 articles in international medical journals

Dr. Zvi Lidar specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery – with 35 years of experience of experience leading the spinal surgery department at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Author of 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Medical College of Wisconsin in the USA
• Member of the North American Spine Society
• Developed techniques for 'tiny' spine surgery

Dr. Jevgenijus Skuryginas has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures with a focus on herniated disk treatment at VUL Santariškių Clinics.

• 21 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specialized training in spinal neurosurgery from EANS
• Personally analyzes each case for tailored treatment plans
• 4.7 patient satisfaction rating

Dr. Baran Yil brings expertise from Yale School of Medicine and specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University under Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ
• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations, plus AOSpine
• Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize

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

Professor Imer specializes in advanced spine techniques, including full-endoscopic surgery for herniated disks at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Expert in DISC Nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar discs
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Performed over 2,500 neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Bujko specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery at Carolina Hospital.

• Certified instructor in endoscopic spine surgery
• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar discopathies
• Performs both open and endoscopic spinal procedures
• Fluent in Polish, German, Russian, and English

1,100+ neurosurgical treatments performed – Dr. Netczuk specializes in spine surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience.

• 27 years of experience of neurosurgical practice
• Trained in endoscopic spine surgery techniques
• Member of EUROSPINE and Polish neurosurgical societies
• Academic lecturer with published research
• Performs at Carolina Hospital

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Specializes in spine surgery with advanced training in microsurgery
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Performs both basic and complex herniated disk procedures

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal conditions, bringing expertise from Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Specialized training in neuromodulation and algology
• Academic faculty member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in multiple international and national scientific journals

Dr. Idris Avci trained at Johns Hopkins in neuroscience and neuroimaging – a rare credential among spine surgeons. He works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital's Spine Center.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery with fellowship training
• Worked in spine centers across Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia
• Published in international scientific journals on neurosurgery topics
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University teaching neurosurgery

Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon. He earned his MD at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and completed neurosurgery training in Mexico City, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is part of a two-surgeon neurosurgical team with Dr Nestor Rodriguez, who completed a fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Together they bring more than 18 years of surgical experience and are recognized as one of the leading neurosurgery teams in Mexicali.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of experience of expertise in neurosurgery, with a strong focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spinal procedures including herniated disk treatments
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Presented research at major neurosurgery conferences worldwide
• Professor at NPISTANBUL, one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School, a top Turkish institution

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Akpinar specializes in neurosurgery at VM Hospitals.

• 10 years of experience of experience as a neurosurgeon
• Focuses on microdiscectomy and other spine treatments
• Associate professor with academic credentials