Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disk procedures, with over 34 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained at University of Toronto in spinal cord regeneration
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles on spinal conditions

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

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

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

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

• 14 years 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 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. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

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 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

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

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

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

Dr. Zvi Rappoport specializes in Pediatric Anesthesia, bringing expertise in both general and regional techniques for young patients.

• Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Anesthesiology
• Trained at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for pediatric anesthesia
• Member of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
• Published multiple studies in medical research

Spine Neurosurgeon

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

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