Best Spondylolisthesis Doctors Worldwide — TOP 16

Over 16 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery and spine disorders – Dr. Pongwat Polpong leads EDNA Wellness's Stem Cell Therapy and Neurology Department.

• Trained at Siriraj Hospital and the Neurological Institute of Thailand
• Pioneered Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive spine procedures like percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
• Published multiple research papers on spine disorders and brain conditions

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has unique expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. Dr. Elenwoke completed advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University. He also held a clinical fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology in London.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Performs robotic-assisted neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and hydrocephalus.
• Works at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital.

Dr. Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hwang treats complex cases like spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He focuses on procedures that reduce pain and speed up recovery times.

• Serves as the CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital.
• Expert in cervical artificial disc replacement and laminectomy.
• Former clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Center.
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society.

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

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. 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.

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer specializes in spinal surgery with decades of experience in microsurgical techniques at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures
• Focuses on spinal deformities and nerve decompression
• Trained at University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital
• Senior consultant in neurosurgery and spine surgery

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in advanced spinal surgery, having trained under Dr. Mehmet Zileli at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses
• Works at Atlas University Hospital

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.

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience at Memorial Bodrum Hospital and Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Awarded for research on subarachnoid hemorrhage and vasospasm
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Currently serves as a professor at Memorial Bodrum Hospital

Specializes in spine surgeries including stabilization for lumbar and cervical disc herniation, lumbar sliding, and spinal fractures at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery and complex spine conditions
• Performs advanced procedures like vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
• Associate professor with extensive training in neurosurgery

Specializes in Spinal Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) – advanced techniques for Spondylolisthesis at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expertise in Spinal Oncological Surgery for complex cases
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University in Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Published research on spinal cord injury treatments
• Performs both adult and pediatric neurosurgical procedures

specializing in spine surgery – Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai brings deep expertise to complex cases at Bumrungrad International Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in neurological surgery at Temple University Hospital
• Special clinical focus on spinal conditions and surgeries
• Fluent in both English and Thai for clear patient communication