Page 2 - Best Spine cyst doctors: TOP 86 doctors

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a testament to his innovative approach in spine surgery.

• 17 years of experience of experience in neurology, neurosurgery, and spine surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Received best presentation awards from 2013 to 2016
• Associate Professor since 2015

Performed over 2,500 neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Bujko specializes in endoscopic spine surgery and complex brain and spine conditions at Carolina Hospital.

• Certified instructor of endoscopic spine surgery
• Specializes in surgical treatment of brain and spine diseases
• Expert in interventional pain treatment techniques
• Fluent in Polish, German, Russian, and English

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci has over 39 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex spine conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 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
• Specializes in microsurgery, endoscopic surgery, and advanced techniques like neuromonitorization

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon in Turkey with over 33 years of experience of experience, known for natural-looking results in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries.

• Named 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeon' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery expert' by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Member of four prestigious plastic surgery societies
• Trained at Hacettepe and Erciyes Universities
• Completed fellowships in Istanbul and Oregon

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.

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach to spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University
• Expert in minimally invasive spine techniques
• Published multiple research articles internationally

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. Kapici brings 30 years of experience 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 experience of neurosurgical experience across military and civilian hospitals

47 years of experience 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. 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

Associate Professor in neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Academic lecturer at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

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.

Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Prof. Dr. Bozbuga specializes in complex spine and spinal cord surgeries at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expertise in skull base and neurovascular surgery
• Published in multiple international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School
• Regular presenter at international neurosurgery conferences

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 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. Manfred Muehlbauer specializes in microsurgical spine procedures – his precision and innovation help restore neurological function and quality of life for spine cyst patients at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in spinal surgery and neurotraumatology
• Specialized in microsurgical treatment of the spine since the 1990s
• Senior consultant focusing on minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions
• Trained at Vienna General Hospital – one of Austria's leading medical centers

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 Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of experience 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

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.