Spinal cord abscess Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in spinal neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on complex spinal conditions.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University in brain and neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and neurosurgical conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

Head of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital – Dr. Clavel brings of specialized experience to complex spinal conditions.

• Trained at top American institutions including Emory University and UC San Diego
• Published 26+ research papers in international neurosurgery journals
• Fluent in six languages for international patient care
• Performs advanced procedures like laminectomy and kyphoplasty

Specializes in craniocervical junction surgery – a critical area near the spinal cord. Works with advanced techniques for complex spinal and neurological conditions.

• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained under Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı
• Completed fellowship at University of Wisconsin
• Specializes in skull base and neurovascular surgery
• Practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital

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. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Dr. Tural Rahimli is a neurosurgeon educated at Azerbaijan Medical University (Bachelor of Medicine, 1999–2005). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University Hospital (2008–2014).

Clinical expertise: brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, skull base tumors, arteriovenous malformations, spinal cord tumors, pediatric neurosurgery.

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), Hacettepe University Alumni Association, Azerbaijan Neurosurgical Society, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Work experience: Medistyle Hospital (2014–2016); DTX Hospital (2016–2018); Baku Medical Plaza Hospital (2018–2024); Republic Diagnostic Centre (2024–2025).

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. Moscovici is a highly rated neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center with a strong focus on complex spinal conditions. He has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in the past 21 years.

• Specializes in complex spinal conditions like schwannoma and neurosarcoidosis
• Experienced in modern endovascular embolization and stent placement procedures
• Highly rated by patients for his expertise in neurosurgical care
• Practices at the prestigious Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord conditions at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Extensive research on spinal cord injuries and treatments
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Published multiple studies on spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries

With 52 years of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Andry Key specializes in complex brain and spine procedures at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Graduated from University of Melbourne and trained at prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cleveland Clinic
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award from American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Holds leadership roles in multiple international neurosurgical societies

Professor Alper Karaoglan has over 32 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex spinal conditions at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Holds prestigious awards from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Expert in spinal cord surgery with extensive teaching experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Practices at a leading JCI-accredited hospital

Dr. Karkucak specializes in spine surgery, including spinal cord abscesses, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating spine tumors and fractures
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery
• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries

Specializes in microsurgical treatments for spinal conditions, including spinal cord abscesses, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatments
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Performs spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic techniques for spinal cord abscesses at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Skilled in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation procedures

Dr. Surme specializes in spinal neurosurgery at Eskişehir City Hospital, with extensive research on spinal conditions like epidural hematomas and Chiari malformations.

• Published multiple studies on spinal cord and neurosurgical conditions
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Speaker at national and international neurosurgery conferences

26 years specializing in complex neurosurgery – Assoc. Prof. Akın Akakın leads spinal procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery
• Published multiple research articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Specializes in cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms

Dr. Karim Noe Zamora Amezcua is a neurosurgeon at GDL High Specialty Neurosurgery in Guadalajara. He treats conditions of the brain and spine in adults and children. Dr. Zamora Amezcua performs vascular neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He practices at a clinic that manages approximately 700 patients annually.

• Treats brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and acoustic neuromas.
• Manages vascular conditions including cerebral aneurysms and Moyamoya disease.
• Performs surgery for pediatric cases such as craniostenosis and pediatric brain tumors.
• Treats spinal disorders including herniated disks, cysts, and spinal stenosis.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with over a decade of experience treating complex spinal conditions.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Published 32 studies on neurosurgery techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Head of Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery at Medipol
• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht