Spinal Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Prof. Zhang En Da is Chief Physician in spinal cord injury rehabilitation with over 30 years of clinical experience. He completed advanced training at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital and at the Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University.

He focuses on SCI rehabilitation from all causes. He manages tetraplegia and paraplegia, incomplete paralysis, sensory problems, and neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction, including urinary retention, incontinence, overactive bladder, constipation, and fecal incontinence. He also treats movement deficits after pulmonary infections and after stroke. His methods include structured bladder and bowel care, botulinum toxin A for limb spasticity, pelvic floor biofeedback, pelvic magnetic stimulation, and tibial nerve electrical stimulation. He serves on the Standing Committee and the Standardization Working Committee of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is also a Work Injury Rehabilitation Expert in Xiamen.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques – trained at leading US institutions including Yale and UC San Diego.

• Expert in endoscopic and reconstructive spine surgery
• Trained at Cedars-Sinai and UC Irvine spine programs
• Focuses on reducing recovery time with advanced techniques
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in spinal surgery

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery with a focus on complex spine and skull base procedures at German Medical Institute.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowships in spine surgery and neurosurgical oncology
• Trained in advanced techniques at Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC
• Head of Neurosurgery at leading institutions in Cyprus
• Completed multiple specialized courses in spinal and skull base surgery

Dr. Jose Cohen brings 32 years of experience of spinal surgery expertise at Hadassah Medical Center, a leading neurosurgical center.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Member of multiple international medical societies
• Published author on spinal surgery techniques
• Trained at prestigious institutions including University of London

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. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Klaus Novak introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria – a breakthrough for safer spinal surgeries.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in spine surgery, brain tumors, and neuromodulation
• Trained at prestigious Beth Israel Hospital in the U.S.
• Active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna
• Fluent in five languages including English and Spanish

Dr. Emiroglu brings over 29 years of experience of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, specializing in spinal surgery with a focus on patient-centered care.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Participated in advanced surgical trainings across Europe
• Specializes in a range of spinal procedures with a holistic approach

Dr. Gun Keorochana specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques, trained at UCLA and DISC – two of the world's leading spine centers.

• Performs MIS TLIF, LLIF, MIDLF, and endoscopic spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
• Over 26 years of experience of spinal surgery experience
• Works at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Erturer specializes in spinal surgery and orthopedic traumatology, with over 29 years of experience of experience at top institutions like Şişli Etfal Research and Training Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Spine Society – a leading authority in spinal care
• Published 26 international articles on orthopedic and spinal treatments
• Performs complex spinal procedures including herniated disc surgery
• Trained in advanced techniques at Istanbul Bilim University

Dr. Ozden Gul brings decades of surgical expertise to spinal surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in laparoscopic techniques for reduced scarring and quicker healing
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients
• Worked at leading hospitals including Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research