Herniated Disk Doctors Worldwide

Associate professor with US fellowship training in neurosurgery – Dr. Ucer specializes in herniated disk treatments at Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of neurosurgery experience across major Turkish hospitals
• Trained at University of Wisconsin – a leader in spine surgery
• Active member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Spine Society
• Performs both conservative and surgical treatments

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

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

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.

Dr. Rodrigo Cadore Mafaldo is a vascular neurosurgeon at Clinic Leger in Porto Alegre. He holds a specialist title in neurosurgery from the Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery. Dr. Mafaldo treats spine conditions and complex skull base diseases. He works at an ISO-certified facility with TEMOS international accreditation.

• Completed a fellowship in minimally invasive neurosurgery at The Ohio State University.
• Trained in neurosurgical techniques for young surgeons at Tubingen University in Germany.
• Performed a neurosurgery residency at Hospital Santa Monica.
• Treats brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and herniated disks.

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.