Page 3 - Best Herniated disk doctors: TOP 108 doctors

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

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

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. 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. 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

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

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. 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. 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.

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

Peter Ulrich has performed 1,100 neurosurgical procedures, specializing in spinal microsurgery. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Nordwest Clinic.

• Practicing neurosurgery since 1985, with deep experience
• Head of Neurosurgery Departments at 4 major German clinics
• Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery and EANS
• His research on neurobiology is published in international journals
• Extensive training in Germany and psychiatry at Goethe University

Specialist in cerebrovascular conditions with in neurosurgery – Dr. Son Sang Gyu holds a Ph.D. from Hanyang University.

• Member of multiple prestigious Korean neurosurgical societies
• Authored book chapters and published in international journals
• Specializes in complex vascular and endovascular treatments

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

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. 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

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