Page 2 - Best Spinal stenosis doctors: TOP 109 doctors

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.

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in spinal stenosis at Estexper Clinic.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery at top Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in complex spinal conditions

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.

1,100+ spinal procedures performed – Dr. Kseniuk specializes in minimally invasive and corrective spine surgeries at Carolina Hospital.

• 28 years of experience of experience in spine surgery
• Expert in both classic and innovative techniques
• Trained at Lviv Medical University and Kyiv's Romodanov Institute
• Won Vexim Rebalancing Spine awards for clinical cases
• Member of Polish Society of Spine Surgery and AO Spine

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in advanced spinal stenosis treatments at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, combining microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for optimal outcomes.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil
• Enhanced expertise in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

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

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

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

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

Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on artificial disk implants and minimally invasive techniques. Practices at Carolina Medical Center.

• Performs endoscopic removal of lumbar disc hernias
• Skilled in surgical treatment of spinal tumors
• Graduated from Medical University in Warsaw
• Participated in international internships and conferences
• Author of multiple neurosurgery publications

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon in Turkey with 33 years of experience of expertise in reconstructive procedures.

• Recognized as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by the Ministry of Health of Turkey
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Breast Surgery Center in Portland, Oregon, USA

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

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

Performed 2,500+ neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Bujko specializes in both open and endoscopic spine surgery at Carolina Hospital.

• Certified instructor in endoscopic spine surgery techniques
• Specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar discopathies
• Trained at Medical University of Warsaw neurosurgery departments
• Performs spinal stabilization and artificial disc implantation
• Fluent in Polish, German, Russian, and English

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

• 21 years of experience 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 experience 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

Performs a wide range of spine surgeries, including endoscopic spine surgery – Dr. Netczuk practices at Carolina Hospital.

• Graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw with specialist training in neurosurgery
• Member of EUROSPINE and Polish Society of Spine Surgery
• Academic lecturer and co-author of multiple articles
• Participated in numerous national and international congresses

Prof. Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of experience 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

Performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Skuryginas specializes in spinal stenosis at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Specialist in brain injury and functional neurosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs spinal and peripheral neurosurgery

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise technique for spinal stenosis – at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with a focus on complex spinal cases
• Fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs lateral microsurgical approach for minimally invasive disc surgery

Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon. He earned his MD at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and completed neurosurgery training in Mexico City, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is part of a two-surgeon neurosurgical team with Dr Nestor Rodriguez, who completed a fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Together they bring more than 18 years of surgical experience and are recognized as one of the leading neurosurgery teams in Mexicali.

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

• Over 46 years of experience 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

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