Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. 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. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

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

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

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

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

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. 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. Mucuoglu specializes in herniated disk treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in spinal surgery techniques.

• 14 years of experience of experience in brain and neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and brain conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

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

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. 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

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

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

Founder of Israel Spine Center – Dr. Ashkenazi has performed 1,000+ spinal surgeries at Assuta Hospital.

• 27 years of experience specializing in spinal neurosurgery
• Expert in lumbar and cervical spine conditions
• Pioneer in TOPS™ System for spinal stenosis
• Trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the US
• Published 50+ research papers on spine treatments

Dr. Mordechai Gutman specializes in herniated disk treatments at Assuta Medical Center.

• Experienced in various spinal procedures
• Works at Assuta Medical Center – a leading healthcare facility
• Focuses on patient-centered care and treatment