Spine cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of neurosurgical expertise to spine cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery with international fellowships
• Specialized in minimally invasive endoscopic spine techniques
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Dr. Uyar brings extensive expertise in spine surgeries, including complex spine cyst cases, at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specializes in cerebrospinal tumor surgery and spine procedures
• Over 35 years of neurosurgery experience
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital
• Winner of Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize

Dr. Zvi Lidar specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for spine conditions, with thousands of procedures performed.

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

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.

47 years of neurosurgery expertise – Professor Rochkind specializes in minimally invasive spine and peripheral nerve surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Canada's Hospital for Sick Children
• Expertise in microsurgery techniques for complex nerve conditions
• Pioneers laser and bioengineering technologies in neurosurgery
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research and is recognized for his expertise in spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine procedures
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Awarded 'Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize'
• Organized multiple skull-base anatomy and neurosurgery courses

Dr. Zvi completed advanced training in minimally invasive spine surgery and has directed a course on this precise technique at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is currently the Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Nearly 35 years of experience as a neurosurgeon specializing in the spine
• Expert in both minimally invasive techniques and complex open spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery with additional training in spine oncology
• Active researcher focused on spinal biomechanics and surgical methods
• Member of major international neurosurgical and spinal societies (WFNS, NASS)

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.

Dr. Kapici brings 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital's Neurosurgery Clinic, specializing in spine conditions.

• Lecturer and Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in spine surgery and microsurgery techniques
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience across military and civilian hospitals

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine conditions at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a residency in France
• Specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Known for precision and patient-centered approach

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).

Specialized in spinal conditions with over 37 years of experience – Dr. Boztepe focuses on precise treatment for spine cysts at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Extensive training in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve procedures
• Attended specialized courses on cerebrovascular surgery and head traumas
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Focused on minimally invasive techniques for better recovery

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, with extensive research on spinal cord injuries and regeneration. He has performed numerous thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor operations.

• Over 34 years of neurosurgical experience
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Specialized in spinal surgery with fellowship training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center. Associate Professor with extensive experience in neurosurgery.

• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Associate Professor in neurosurgery
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Participated in Spinal Surgery Program at Istanbul American Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

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.

Specializes in skull base and craniocervical junction surgery – trained with Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and completed advanced studies at the University of Wisconsin.

• Board-certified in Brain and Neurosurgery since 2015
• Focuses on complex neurovascular and craniocervical cases
• Participated in advanced skull base surgery research in the USA
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine cysts, backed by extensive training and research at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Published case reports on rare spine conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Advanced training in spinal surgery techniques
• Experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with decades of experience, currently at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Over 32 years in neurosurgery with extensive spine expertise
• Received Best Paper Award from Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine