Spinal stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

• 26 years 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. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in spinal stenosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Trained in microsurgery and advanced spine techniques

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

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

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

Dr. Olgun specializes in spinal disorders, with expertise in spinal stenosis and scoliosis at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in neurosurgery with focus on spinal conditions
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Performs advanced minimally invasive and open spine surgeries. Dr. Zvi is the Senior Physician and Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Specialist in neurosurgery with a dedicated focus on spinal stenosis
• Pursued advanced training in spine surgery in the United States
• Authored about 50 publications in international medical journals
• Maintains membership in key global societies, including the American Spine Association

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spine procedures, including spinal stenosis cases
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals about spinal conditions
• Completed neurosurgery training at Istanbul University Medical School

900+ spinal treatments performed – Dr. Cristescu specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• 16 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in France at leading hospitals
• Focuses on precision techniques for spinal conditions
• Combines advanced surgery with patient-centered care

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

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

• Over 37 years 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

Specializes in spinal stenosis treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained in advanced spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on spinal conditions and innovative surgical methods
• Participated in European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Head Injury & Functional Neurosurgery

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

Specializes in neurovascular and skull base surgery with training under Prof. Sedat Çağlı – focuses on craniocervical junction procedures.

• Completed specialization in Brain and Neurosurgery in 2015 at Ege University
• Gained additional skull base training at University of Wisconsin, USA
• Performs complex neurovascular and craniocervical junction surgeries
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital on spinal stenosis cases

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

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.