Spinal stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

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

Associate professor with specialized training at the University of Wisconsin – Dr. Ucer focuses on spinal conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

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

Dr. Marcelo Amato is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in São Paulo. He focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his MD in 2004 and completed neurosurgery residency in 2009 at FMRP‑USP. He holds a PhD in Neurosurgery/Clinical Surgery. He is a specialist in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery recognized by the Brazilian Neurosurgery and Spine societies and the Brazilian Medical Association. CRM‑SP 116,579; RQE 29,417.

He has worked in endoscopic spine surgery since 2013. His work includes clinical care, teaching, and research. He teaches courses. He is a collaborator at the University Hospital (FMRP‑USP) and is director of Amato Hospital Day. His website reports over 2,100 spine surgeries and over 1,600 pediatric neurosurgeries up to 2021, and over 97% satisfaction in endoscopic cases (Macnab). At the São Paulo Air Force Hospital (2010–2018), he helped rebuild the neurosurgery service and performed more than 250 high‑complexity procedures.

Dr. Fernando Ruiz Juretschke is a neurosurgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats brain tumors and complex spinal conditions, including glioblastoma, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Ruiz Juretschke performs specialized procedures such as endoscopic discectomies for herniated disks. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a medical hub in Spain with a team of over 100 specialists.

Dr. Francisco Andrés de la Gala García is a critical care and internal medicine specialist at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He manages patients undergoing complex neurosurgical procedures, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and spinal cord stimulator (SCS) placement. Dr. García manages acute medical care for spinal stenosis and neurological rehabilitation.

He works at a facility accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). The hospital has a medical team of over 100 doctors across multiple specialties. Dr. García coordinates intensive care and therapeutic support for patients during surgical recovery.