Herniated Disk Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular conditions. Dr. Ziyal served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University for over a decade. He completed clinical research fellowships at George Washington University and the São Paulo Institute.

• Expert in surgical treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas.
• Former Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Trained in pituitary surgery at the University of Göttingen in Germany.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and EANS.

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

• 17 years 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

Dr. Semih Ak is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He focuses on sports medicine, joint disorders, and trauma reconstruction. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Yeditepe University. Dr. Ak completed specialized residency training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training Hospital.

• Performs ligament reconstructions, including ACL and rotator cuff repairs.
• Treats complex conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and Achilles tendon injuries.
• Manages ankle osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases.
• Works at a center using robotic systems for knee and spine surgery.

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Melih Uc specializes in herniated disc and spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 19 years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Associate professor with academic leadership

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

• Over 41 years 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

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 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

Dr. Zvi Lidar specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery – with 35 years 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. 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

Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He completed a fellowship in neurology and neurosurgery in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hernandez-Pena operates alongside Dr. Nestor Rodriguez as a specialized two-surgeon team. Together, they have performed neurosurgical procedures for over 18 years.

• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks.
• Performs specialized surgeries including discectomy and laminectomy.
• Works at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Practices at a clinic featured in The New York Times and CNN.

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

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, including 30 years 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. Tural Rahimli is a neurosurgeon educated at Azerbaijan Medical University (Bachelor of Medicine, 1999–2005). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University Hospital (2008–2014).

Clinical expertise: brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, skull base tumors, arteriovenous malformations, spinal cord tumors, pediatric neurosurgery.

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), Hacettepe University Alumni Association, Azerbaijan Neurosurgical Society, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Work experience: Medistyle Hospital (2014–2016); DTX Hospital (2016–2018); Baku Medical Plaza Hospital (2018–2024); Republic Diagnostic Centre (2024–2025).

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 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

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

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

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

Dr. Tural Rajabov is a neurosurgeon. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors, CNS trauma, and hydrocephalus. He also performs endoscopic skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Training: Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Medicine (2010–2016). Internship in Neurosurgery, Innova Medical Centre, Tbilisi (2016–2018). Residency in Neurosurgery, Azerbaijan Medical University (2019–2024).

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and Azerbaijan Association of Neurosurgeons (ANEA). He is affiliated with Baku Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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

1,100+ spinal treatments performed – Dr. Boztepe brings 37 years of specialized neurosurgery experience to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cervical disc herniation and spinal surgery
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Completed advanced courses in peripheral nerve surgery
• Practiced at multiple leading Turkish hospitals