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Alireza Soltanzadeh

  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Dr. Soltanzadeh brings 28 years of experience of expertise in anesthesiology and critical care, with specialized training in cardiac anesthesia and pain management.

    • Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
    • Specialized in pain management (algology) with international training
    • Former Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran
    • Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
    • Practices at Istanbul Okan University Hospital's Department of Anesthesiology
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Kenan Kibici

  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Kenan Kibici is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spinal stenosis, with memberships in the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group.

    • Specialization in neurosurgery from GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
    • Master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
    • Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and surgical techniques
    • Performs minimally invasive surgical treatments for spinal stenosis
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Evren Sandal

  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • 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
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Alper Karaoglan

  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bodrum, Memorial Bodrum Hospital
  • Professor Alper Karaoglan brings over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, specializing in spinal conditions.

    • Professor at Maltepe University's Neurosurgery Department for 32 years of experience
    • Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    • Authored award-winning research on spinal conditions
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Ibrahim Akkurt

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializes in microsurgical treatments for spinal conditions, including spinal stenosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

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

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – focusing on endoscopic techniques for quicker recovery.

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

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
  • Dr. Hakan Ozalp brings expertise in spinal stenosis from his training in brain and surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

    • Trained at University of Insubria, Italy – known for neurosurgical excellence
    • Experienced in spinal and neurosurgical procedures
    • Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
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Cevdet Gokcek

  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with exceptional surgical skills, successfully treating thousands of complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

    • Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine techniques
    • Successfully treated patients with spinal stenosis and degenerative spine conditions
    • Expert in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic procedures
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    • Published 17 articles in national and international reviews
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Mete Karatay

  • 4.9 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on spinal stenosis – Dr. Karatay brings targeted expertise to complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

    • Performs lumbar and cervical disc herniation surgeries
    • Expert in stabilization for spinal fractures
    • Skilled in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures
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Byung-hee Lee

  • 42 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Cheonan, RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)
  • Dr. Byung-hee Lee is a highly experienced radiologist with international recognition in stroke and cerebrovascular interventions.

    • Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society
    • Published 24 SCI-level research papers
    • Regular member of the American Stroke Association and European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery
    • Delivered 50 conference lectures worldwide
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Mehmet Besir Surme

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Eskisehir, Neurosurgeon Dr. Mehmet Beşir SÜRME
  • Specializes in spinal conditions at Eskişehir City Hospital with extensive research in spinal pathologies.

    • Co-authored studies on spinal epidural hematomas and disc herniation treatments
    • Presented at International Spine Congress on cervical spondylotic myelopathy
    • Fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital
    • Active contributor to Turkish Neurosurgery Society's spinal surgery modules
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Lee Sang Gu

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
  • Lee Sang‑Gu, MD, PhD, is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He treats spinal tumors and disorders. His work includes minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine conditions, head trauma, and disability and impairment evaluation.

    He previously served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Korea Veterans Hospital. He was also Director and Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is President of the Korean Spinal Cord Society. He is a former president of KOMISS, the Korean Medical Appraisal Society, and the Korean Peripheral Nerve Society. He has served as Executive Director of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurotraumatology Society, and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific committee member and a full member of NASS. He earned his MD and PhD from Hanyang University.

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Muhittin Emre Altunrende

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Specializes in spinal degenerative diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive training in brain and nerve surgery.

    • Expert in functional neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
    • Published 18 articles in international journals
    • Worked at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
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Karim Noe Zamora Amezcua

  • 16 years of experience
  • Mexico, Guadalajara, GDL High Specialty Neurosurgery
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François Lechanoine

  • 14 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Performed over 1,600 complex spinal procedures – Dr. Lechanoine specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • Expert in UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy) for spinal stenosis
    • European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine) certified
    • Trained in advanced endoscopic neurosurgery techniques
    • Authored multiple research papers in international journals
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Mehmet Alpay Cal

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Specializes in spinal surgery with research on cervical corpectomy techniques and pre-emptive analgesia – Dr. Cal works at Liv Hospital Ulus.

    • Expertise in neuro-oncological and pediatric neurosurgery
    • Published multiple studies on spine surgeries and brain tumors
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Extensive experience across various prestigious hospitals
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Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren

  • 4.4 Good 3 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Avicenna International Hospital
  • 34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gogusgeren specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

    • Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
    • Performs secured surgeries under microscope for precision
    • Prioritizes patient trust and post-operative care
    • Available for patients at any time
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Idris Sertbas

  • 4.9 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Specializes in spine surgeries including stabilization for lumbar and cervical disc herniation, and treatment of narrow canal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

    • Expertise in complex spine surgeries like spinal fractures and kyphosis
    • Trained extensively at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
    • Performs advanced procedures like vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
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Melih Ucer

  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Associate professor with specialized training at the University of Wisconsin – Dr. Ucer focuses on spinal conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

    • 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
    • Member of Turkish Spine Society and EUROSPINE
    • Specializes in complex spinal cases
    • Trained at one of the top US neurosurgery clinics
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Jorge Diamantopoulos Fernández

  • 4.7 Excellent 17 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO HM MADRID
  • Dr. Jorge Diamantopoulos Fernández leads the Neurosurgery Department at HM Hospitales Clinic, specializing in spinal conditions.

    • Expert in spinal stenosis treatments
    • Head of neurosurgery at a top-tier facility
    • Focused on advanced surgical techniques
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