Page 2 - Best spinal surgeons: TOP 99 doctors

Founded Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu brings pioneering expertise to complex spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Head of Scoliosis and Spine Center with 43 years of experience of experience
• Specialized training at Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Professor at Istanbul University – trains next-generation spine surgeons
• Focuses on innovative surgical techniques for scoliosis and spine disorders

Performed 2,500+ surgeries across spine and brain procedures, with specialized training in endoscopic spine surgery techniques.

• Certified instructor in endoscopic spine surgery
• Specializes in brain tumors and spinal disorders
• Performs both open and minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Fluent in English, Polish, German, and Russian

Specializes in endoscopic spine surgery – Dr. Netczuk combines surgical precision with minimally invasive techniques at Carolina Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Member of EUROSPINE and Polish Society of Spine Surgery
• Trained at Medical University of Warsaw
• Academic lecturer with published research

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, combines expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive spinal surgery with international training in the United States.

• Specializes in aesthetic and functional spinal procedures
• Trained at top institutions including UTHSC and UMC
• Medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Assoc Prof. Dr. Guclu specializes in spinal surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques at prestigious institutions like Cleveland Clinic.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Trained in full-endoscopic spinal operations in Germany
• Published multiple studies on lumbar spinal stenosis and pediatric lumbar microdiscectomy
• 23 years of experience of neurosurgical experience at major Istanbul hospitals

Over 41 years of experience in neurosurgery with specialized training in spinal conditions – Prof. Imer performs full-endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal procedures.

• Trained in Finland and France under leading neurosurgeons
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and stereotactic techniques
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department
• Certified in advanced spine surgery techniques from Germany

Dr. Olgun specializes in spinal disorders, including scoliosis and canal stenosis, with recognition from the Ministry of Health.

• Expertise in treating neck hernia and spinal disorders
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Participates in international neurosurgery conferences

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate and has received multiple best presentation awards. He specializes in complex spine conditions at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 17 years of experience of experience in neurology, neurosurgery, and spine surgery
• Member of prestigious societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Associate Professor with a focus on innovative spine treatments
• Developed a patented spinal laminoplasty plate

Professor Rochkind specializes in spinal and peripheral nerve microsurgery, using cutting-edge laser and bioengineering technologies at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Canada's Hospital for Sick Children
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for spinal tumors
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Over 47 years of experience of neurosurgical experience

Dr. Matzner specializes in spinal surgery and joint reconstruction, with 25 years of experience of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Fellowship-trained at Vienna General Hospital – Austria's leading medical center
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Expert in degenerative spine disorders and herniated disc surgeries
• Combines surgical precision with personalized rehabilitation plans

Specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques – Dr. Pisutbenya focuses on reducing recovery times at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Trained in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Expertise in adult spinal deformity and cervical spine procedures
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced spinal surgery fellowship
• Graduated from Mahidol University's prestigious medical program

Dr. Lee Sang Gu, a leader in spinal surgery, specializes in minimally invasive techniques and complex spinal disorders at Na-Eun Hospital.

• Honorary Director and Head of Spine Center with extensive experience
• Former President of Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society
• Full Member of North American Spine Society (NASS)
• PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University
• Executive Director in multiple prestigious spinal surgery societies

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery, focusing on scoliosis, kyphosis, and degenerative spine diseases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University – a leading center for orthopedic surgery
• Expert in childhood spinal diseases and lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed Eurospine Accredited Education Modules

Dr Lazar Laszlo pioneered laser spine surgery and minimally invasive techniques at Liv Duna Medical Center.

• Honorary professorship in Japan for contributions to neurosurgery
• Specializes in one-day care microscopic spine procedures
• Member of the Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery
• Over 100 lectures at national and international congresses

Dr. Pablo Clavel leads the Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery department at Clavel Institute, Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, with over of experience.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Emory University and UC San Diego
• Specializes in advanced procedures like deep brain stimulation and kyphoplasty
• Published 26+ research papers in international journals
• Fluent in multiple languages, ensuring clear communication with international patients

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Emre Acaroglu specializes in spinal surgery and leads the Ankara Spine Center.

• Active member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine Europe
• Trained at Columbia University's Orthopedic Research Laboratory
• Founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002
• Holds advanced certifications in spine surgery from AO

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.