Spina Bifida (Cleft Spine) Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 17 years of focused experience in spina bifida and congenital anomalies at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group and Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Works with neurooncological surgery and hydrocephalus cases

Dr. Ahmet Oktem brings extensive research experience in pediatrics and biotechnology to his practice at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialized in pediatrics at Hacettepe University
• Conducted research at Ankara University's Biotechnology Institute
• Worked at Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research Center

14 years of neurosurgery experience with a high success rate in treating complex brain and spine conditions, including spina bifida.

• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery for faster recovery
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for congenital spine conditions
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

Dr. Ozek specializes in spinal surgery, including herniated discs and neck hernia, with over 45 years of experience.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Seung-Jae Hyun is a neurosurgeon at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH). He treats spinal conditions including herniated disks and spina bifida. Dr. Hyun works at a center ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek. He treats both adult and pediatric patients. SNUBH treats 1.5 million patients annually and holds Global Healthcare Accreditation for international patient safety. Dr. Hyun provides online consultations for patients seeking second opinions from abroad.

Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at HM Hospitales Clinic – specializes in complex spinal conditions.

• Leads a team focused on neurosurgical interventions
• Expert in treating congenital spinal disorders
• Works at a leading university hospital in Madrid

Professor Peter Ulrich has been practicing neurosurgery since 1985, specializing in brain and spine microsurgery at Nordwest Clinic.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Nordwest Clinic
• Published papers on neurobiology in international medical sources
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Trained at Goethe University and Gutenberg University in Germany

Prof. Ernst-Johannes Haberl is among top pediatric neurosurgeons, specializing in endoscopic neurosurgery and craniofacial surgery at Charité.

• Specializes in hydrocephalus treatment and microneurosurgery
• Expert in craniomaxillofacial surgery for complex cases
• Recognized by patients for exceptional pediatric neurosurgery