Spinal stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• 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

Dr. Petros Karamanakos graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and earned a PhD there. He specialized and received further training at the University Neurosurgery Clinic of Kuopio in Finland under Professor Juha Jääskeläinen. The clinic is one of Europe’s leading neurosurgery centers and performs about 2,500 procedures each year.

During his many years in Kuopio, he gained broad experience across the full range of neurosurgical diseases. He also prepared a second doctoral thesis in vascular neurosurgery on brain aneurysms.

Since September 2011, he has practiced as a private neurosurgeon in Greece. Since 2014, he has served as Scientific Director of the specialized spine center "SPINALIS".

Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating degenerative spine diseases and traumatic spinal injuries. Dr. Dogu earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his residency at Diskapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes managing spinal tumors, infections, and congenital disorders like scoliosis.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Performs pain-focused interventions like neuromodulation, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty.
• Works at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, which treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.

Dr. Sari specializes in spinal stenosis treatments using advanced microsurgery and endoscopic techniques assisted by O-arm CT neuronavigation.

• Over 22 years of neurosurgery experience
• Associate Professor in Neurosurgery since 2021
• Skilled in neuromonitorization and neuronavigation
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Neurosurgery specialist with over a decade of experience, currently practicing at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specializes in spinal conditions with over 16 years in neurosurgery
• Trained at Bezmialem University and Istanbul University
• Works in one of Istanbul's leading hospitals

Dr. Mehmet Ali Taskaynatan is a specialist in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and algology. He treats patients at Memorial Atasehir Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Taskaynatan previously served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine. He focuses on pain management and physical recovery. This hospital holds JCI accreditation for meeting international safety standards.

• Specializes in recreation therapy and physical rehabilitation.
• Expertise in algology for treating chronic pain conditions.
• Served as a specialist at the Marshal Cakmak Military Hospital.
• Works at a clinic with a 99% success rate for kidney transplants.

Docent Stanislaw Kwiek specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal conditions, including advanced endoscopic techniques.

• Over 31 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic spine surgery and dynamic stabilization
• Published postdoctoral thesis on neurosurgical outcomes
• Associated with Medical University of Katowice

Dr. Gürhan Adam specializes in interventional radiology with dual fellowships from Ege and Uludag Universities.

• 21 years of experience in interventional radiology
• Member of Turkish Radiology Society and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society
• Performed procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has 17 years of expertise in spine surgery, with multiple awards and a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate.

• Holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique contribution to spine surgery
• Multiple best presentation awards between 2013 and 2016
• Member of prestigious societies including Euro Spine and AO Spine
• Associate Professor with extensive research and clinical experience

Dr. Muehlbauer specializes in spinal microsurgery and minimally invasive neurosurgery, with decades of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained at University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in microsurgical decompression and spinal fusion
• Focuses on herniated discs, spinal deformities, and spinal cord compression
• Senior consultant in neurosurgery and spine surgery

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 19 years – 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

Dr. Zvi Lidar specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries, with thousands performed. He works at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals.

• Graduated from Tel Aviv University and trained in the USA and Japan
• Author of 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Israel Spine Society
• Board certified in Israel and the USA

Prof. Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in advanced spine techniques like full-endoscopic surgery in Germany
• Holds European Board certification and multiple international fellowships
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical topics
• Performed complex spinal surgeries using Gamma Knife technology
• Former professor and department head at Istanbul University

Specializing in spine surgery with over 35 years 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

47 years pioneering nerve and spine care – Professor Rochkind leads in minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in peripheral nerve microsurgery and spinal stenosis treatment
• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Uses advanced laser and bioengineering technologies

Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He completed a fellowship in neurology and neurosurgery in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hernandez-Pena operates alongside Dr. Nestor Rodriguez as a specialized two-surgeon team. Together, they have performed neurosurgical procedures for over 18 years.

• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks.
• Performs specialized surgeries including discectomy and laminectomy.
• Works at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Practices at a clinic featured in The New York Times and CNN.

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized expertise from Yale School of Medicine's neurosurgery program, focusing on spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Prof. Bokstein heads the Neurooncology Clinic at the prestigious Ichilov Hospital.

• Over 46 years of neurosurgical experience
• Focuses on spinal tumor treatment and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Professor at Tel Aviv University's medical school
• Holds a Ph.D. in neurosurgery