Page 3 - Best Herniated disk doctors: TOP 110 doctors

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer specializes in spinal surgery with decades of experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained in spinal microsurgery at Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in herniated discs and spinal deformities
• Uses microsurgical techniques for precise nerve decompression
• Active in multidisciplinary spinal tumor treatment

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

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine conditions, trained in renowned French hospitals.

• Extensive experience in brain and spine surgeries
• Skilled in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Known for precision and patient-centered care

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

Lee Sang‑Gu, MD, PhD, is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He treats spinal tumors and disorders. His work includes minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine conditions, head trauma, and disability and impairment evaluation.

He previously served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Korea Veterans Hospital. He was also Director and Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is President of the Korean Spinal Cord Society. He is a former president of KOMISS, the Korean Medical Appraisal Society, and the Korean Peripheral Nerve Society. He has served as Executive Director of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurotraumatology Society, and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific committee member and a full member of NASS. He earned his MD and PhD from Hanyang University.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, with a Harvard fellowship in spine surgery.

• Over 76 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in waist and neck hernia treatments
• Member of multiple international spine societies
• Published 47 peer-reviewed articles in spine research

Ranked among Israel's top spinal surgeons by the Israeli Medical Association – Dr. Pekarsky performs 60+ minimally invasive spine surgeries monthly.

• Specializes in herniated disc treatment for adults and children
• Trained in the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria
• Member of the Israeli Spine Society and Spine Society of Europe
• Trusted by elite athletes including Olympic medalists

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 publications and extensive training in advanced techniques.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Trained in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology in Zurich
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University Neurosurgery Department
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

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. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Kaner has specialized in spinal surgery at elite institutions like UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center. He focuses exclusively on complex spinal conditions.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in advanced spine surgery techniques at UCLA
• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with visiting faculty role at Virginia University

Specializes in spine surgery, including herniated disks, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs minimally invasive spine procedures
• Treats spinal fractures and tumors

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, trained at top institutions in the US and Germany. He leads neurosurgery at German Medical Institute.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained in neurosurgical oncology and spine surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center
• Additional fellowship in skull base surgery from LSUHSC
• Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Artemis Hospital before current role
• Extensive training in advanced spinal techniques and navigation

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for herniated disks at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Extensive experience in spine surgery with focus on lumbar discectomy
• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and treatments
• Lectures neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in microsurgical techniques for lumbar and cervical disc herniation – a precise approach to spine care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Handles complex spine tumors and spinal canal narrowing
• Performs lumbar slipping surgery with specialized techniques

Specializes in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery – a minimally invasive approach with faster recovery times.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive surgery for cervical and lumbar herniations
• Works at BAH International, a leading spine treatment center

Dr. Soltanzadeh brings 28 years of experience of specialized expertise in pain management and critical care, addressing herniated disk cases with precision at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia and pain management
• Active member of international anesthesiology and medical societies
• Specializes in ozone therapy and innovative pain relief techniques
• Fluent in multiple languages for diverse patient communication

Professor Alper Karaoglan brings over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, specializing in herniated disk treatments.

• Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine for 32 years of experience
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on subarachnoid hemorrhage and vasospasm