Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 6

1,100+ neurosurgical treatments performed – Dr. Netczuk specializes in spine surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience.

• 27 years of neurosurgical practice
• Trained in endoscopic spine surgery techniques
• Member of EUROSPINE and Polish neurosurgical societies
• Academic lecturer with published research
• Performs at Carolina Hospital

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with over 17 years of experience, particularly in spine and spinal cord surgeries at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on spine and spinal cord surgeries
• Works at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Pioneer of anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea, Dr. Lim specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques at Nanoori Hospital.

• 38 years in neurosurgery, including military hospital leadership
• Developed mini spinal fusion surgery and painless post-op protocols
• Trained in cutting-edge spine techniques at University of Florida
• Director of Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Published multiple studies on disc herniation outcomes

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

Leads the Department of Neurosurgery at Charité – one of Europe's top hospitals, performing over 4,000 neurosurgeries annually.

• Specializes in complex spinal disorders including herniated disks
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 31 years of experience
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery awards

Over 41 years of spine surgery experience. Dr. Hedge has introduced many modern surgical systems to India and works at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha.

• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for herniated disks
• Member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India and Spine Trauma Study Group, USA
• Trained in advanced spine instrumentation like the COTREL DUBOUSSET system
• Holds an MS in Orthopaedics from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Selected as the best doctor in Spine Disorder Treatment by leading South Korean newspapers – Professor Iltae Jang brings 43 years of neurosurgical expertise to Nanoori Hospital.

• Specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Published over 20 research papers on spinal disorders and surgical outcomes
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious spine centers in France
• President of multiple Korean spine surgery societies

Prof. Dr. Cem Dinç is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, and spine disorders. He has expertise in skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He also treats spinal cord and spine tumors, traumatic spine disorders, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis.

He has worked at Medipol University Hospital since 2018. He was appointed Professor of Neurosurgery in 2020. In 2016–2017, he worked at the University of Wisconsin, USA. His focus there was skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He has more than 50 scientific publications.

Dr. Fernando Ruiz Juretschke is a neurosurgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats brain tumors and complex spinal conditions, including glioblastoma, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Ruiz Juretschke performs specialized procedures such as endoscopic discectomies for herniated disks. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a medical hub in Spain with a team of over 100 specialists.

Dr. Marcelo Amato is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in São Paulo. He focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his MD in 2004 and completed neurosurgery residency in 2009 at FMRP‑USP. He holds a PhD in Neurosurgery/Clinical Surgery. He is a specialist in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery recognized by the Brazilian Neurosurgery and Spine societies and the Brazilian Medical Association. CRM‑SP 116,579; RQE 29,417.

He has worked in endoscopic spine surgery since 2013. His work includes clinical care, teaching, and research. He teaches courses. He is a collaborator at the University Hospital (FMRP‑USP) and is director of Amato Hospital Day. His website reports over 2,100 spine surgeries and over 1,600 pediatric neurosurgeries up to 2021, and over 97% satisfaction in endoscopic cases (Macnab). At the São Paulo Air Force Hospital (2010–2018), he helped rebuild the neurosurgery service and performed more than 250 high‑complexity procedures.