Page 3 - Best Herniated disk doctors: TOP 105 doctors

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer specializes in spinal surgery with decades of experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained in spinal microsurgery at Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in herniated discs and spinal deformities
• Uses microsurgical techniques for precise nerve decompression
• Active in multidisciplinary spinal tumor treatment

Prof. Dr. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, with a Harvard fellowship in spine surgery.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in waist and neck hernia treatments
• Member of multiple international spine societies
• Published 47 peer-reviewed articles in spine research

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Specialized in brain and surgery with training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – a leading institution in neurosurgery.

• Over 10 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Worked at top hospitals like Mersin University and Acıbadem
• Medical faculty lecturer at Mersin University

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in herniated disk treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in spinal surgery techniques.

• 7 years of experience in brain and neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and brain conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine conditions, trained in renowned French hospitals.

• Extensive experience in brain and spine surgeries
• Skilled in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Known for precision and patient-centered care

Dr. Kaner has specialized in spinal surgery at elite institutions like UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center. He focuses exclusively on complex spinal conditions.

• Over 35 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in advanced spine surgery techniques at UCLA
• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with visiting faculty role at Virginia University

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.

Specialist in cerebrovascular conditions with 18+ years in neurosurgery – Dr. Son Sang Gyu holds a Ph.D. from Hanyang University.

• Member of multiple prestigious Korean neurosurgical societies
• Authored book chapters and published in international journals
• Specializes in complex vascular and endovascular treatments

Spine Neurosurgeon

Dr. Soltanzadeh brings 25+ years of specialized expertise in pain management and critical care, addressing herniated disk cases with precision at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia and pain management
• Active member of international anesthesiology and medical societies
• Specializes in ozone therapy and innovative pain relief techniques
• Fluent in multiple languages for diverse patient communication

Specializes in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery – a minimally invasive approach with faster recovery times.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive surgery for cervical and lumbar herniations
• Works at BAH International, a leading spine treatment center

Specializes in microsurgical techniques for lumbar and cervical disc herniation – a precise approach to spine care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments
• Handles complex spine tumors and spinal canal narrowing
• Performs lumbar slipping surgery with specialized techniques

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 publications and extensive training in advanced techniques.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Trained in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology in Zurich
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University Neurosurgery Department
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Specializes in spine surgery, including herniated disks, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs minimally invasive spine procedures
• Treats spinal fractures and tumors

Peter Ulrich has performed 1,100 neurosurgical procedures, specializing in spinal microsurgery. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Nordwest Clinic.

• Practicing neurosurgery since 1985, with deep experience
• Head of Neurosurgery Departments at 4 major German clinics
• Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery and EANS
• His research on neurobiology is published in international journals
• Extensive training in Germany and psychiatry at Goethe University

34-year neurosurgeon with thousands of successful treatments for complex brain and spine conditions, including herniated disks, at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery
• Performs disc prosthesis applications with high success rates
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at University of Hacettepe
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Skilled in emergency procedures and degenerative spine revisions

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, trained at top institutions in the US and Germany. He leads neurosurgery at German Medical Institute.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained in neurosurgical oncology and spine surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center
• Additional fellowship in skull base surgery from LSUHSC
• Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Artemis Hospital before current role
• Extensive training in advanced spinal techniques and navigation

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in neurosurgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for herniated disks at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Extensive experience in spine surgery with focus on lumbar discectomy
• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and treatments
• Lectures neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine