Spine Cyst Doctors Worldwide

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

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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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

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

Over 35 years 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. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach to spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

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

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

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 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

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. 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.

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.