Best Spinal stenosis doctors: TOP 107 doctors

Pioneer in robotic spine surgery – Dr. Oliver performs over 200 minimally invasive spinal procedures annually at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 50 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, specializing in spinal stenosis
• First in Southern Europe to use Mazor Robotics Renaissance System
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Trained at top institutes including Karolinska and Montreal Neurological
• Author of 150+ publications on advanced neurosurgical techniques

900+ spinal procedures performed – Dr. Conesa is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery for complex spinal conditions.

• 41 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Director of the Institute of Neurosurgery at Centro Médico Teknon
• Specializes in complex spinal canal stenosis cases
• Trained at prestigious US hospitals including Massachusets General
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Javier Herrero Jover is a pioneer in 3D surgical planning with over 46 years of experience of expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Founder of Alma IT Systems, developing advanced virtual surgical planning tools
• Leads the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Centro Médico Teknon
• Author of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congresses
• Former President of CARS, the world's leading congress on surgical technology

900+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in adult and pediatric brain and spine conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 7 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Handles complex spinal cases including stenosis and degenerative conditions
• Works with both adult and pediatric patients

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Neuroinstitut – Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona), a leading center in Europe. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has focused expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and craniovertebral junction disorders. His practice uses advanced microsurgical techniques, endoscopic skull base surgery, and robotic-assisted neurosurgery.

Education and training: MD (2007). Neurosurgery residency (MIR) at Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza. Advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University, Atlanta. Clinical training at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London. He has over 15 years of experience in complex brain and spine surgery.

Key competencies: posterior fossa decompression; brain and spinal tumors; minimally invasive spine surgery; hydrocephalus and syringomyelia. He uses advanced imaging and neuronavigation to improve safety and protect function. Accreditations: Spanish Society of Neurosurgery, EANS, and the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona. He has published scientific work and is active in international congresses.

Led Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – a minimally invasive breakthrough for pituitary tumors. Dr. Polpong combines neurosurgery with regenerative medicine at EDNA Wellness.

• 16 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery and spine disorders
• Trained at Siriraj Hospital and International Neuroscience Institute in Germany
• Pioneer in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy techniques
• Chief Physician of Stem Cell Therapy and Neurology Department
• Published researcher on spinal cord injury and cerebrovascular disorders

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in spinal canal stenosis surgery, with over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published multiple studies on spinal cord conditions
• Fellowship-trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Professor of neurosurgery with academic leadership roles
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 19 years of experience – Melih Uc specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Published research on innovative pars repair methods
• Special focus on spinal stenosis and herniated discs

Prof. Kocabicak is an internationally recognized leader in neurosurgery, with deep expertise in complex spine and functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience specializing in spinal stenosis and degenerative spine conditions
• Published 46+ international research papers on neurosurgical techniques
• Holds leadership roles in multiple international neurosurgical associations
• Trained at prestigious Maastricht University in advanced neurosurgical methods

Expert in spinal stenosis with extensive experience – Assoc Prof Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in complex spine surgeries at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgical practice
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for spinal conditions
• Published research on spinal surgery outcomes
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric spinal deformities

Dr. Sang Won Hwang is a neurosurgeon focused on spine surgery. He has nearly 30 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 spine procedures. He is skilled in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. He also performs cervical artificial disc replacement. His approach aims for faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.

He manages complex cases, including spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He uses careful diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

CEO, Chief Spine Surgeon, and Spine Center Director at Lead Hill Hospital. MD, Inha University College of Medicine. Awards: 2021 Eunpyeong Grand Prize (Beautiful Donation Award) and 2019 Medical Service Award. Member: Honor Society (Community Chest of Korea), Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Association, and Korean Regional Hospital Association.

Specializing in spine surgery with over 35 years of experience of experience – Dr. Uyar is certified in neurosurgery and handles complex spinal conditions.

• Expert in lumbar and neck hernia procedures
• Performs cerebrospinal tumor and hydrocephalus surgeries
• Trained at Istanbul University and SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Received award for medical thesis on neurology

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with over 24 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Performs minimally invasive spine surgeries for faster recovery
• Expert in both spine and brain vascular conditions
• Ranked 1st in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Holds certification in Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy techniques

Dr. Musa Boztepe specializes in spinal conditions like spinal stenosis, with training from Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 37 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained in spinal surgery at Turkish Neurosurgery Association courses
• Focused on cervical disc herniation and spinal disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu has dedicated his career to spinal surgery, with groundbreaking research on spinal cord injuries and regeneration. He brings decades of expertise to complex spinal cases.

• Specializes in spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis
• Pioneered research on stem cell therapy for spinal injuries
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine international societies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Dr. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.

He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Prof. Ceylan has performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries, including complex spinal procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with extensive experience in endoscopic techniques
• Professor and head of neurosurgery at Kocaeli University since 1998
• Member of international neurosurgical societies including AANS and WFNS
• Trained in the UK under renowned neurosurgeons Bernard Williams and Edward Hitchcock