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Best Spinal pain Doctors Worldwide — TOP 33

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Javier Herrero Jover

  • 4.7 Excellent 485 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • 10000+ treatments performed
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • One of Spain's most respected plastic surgeons with over 46 years of experience of clinical and academic excellence. He leads his own unit at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Global pioneer in virtual surgical planning using 3D simulation
    • Author of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congresses
    • Fellowship-trained at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and Fluminense Clinic in Brazil
    • Former President of CARS, the world's leading congress on surgical technology
    • Founder of the Vicente Mirabet Foundation for reconstructive surgery
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 485 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
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  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • A pioneer in robotic spine surgery, Dr. Oliver uses the Mazor Robotics Renaissance System for precise, motion-preserving procedures. He performs over 200 spine surgeries annually at the Oliver & Ayats Institute at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Over 50 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
    • Co-founded the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery
    • President of the European Skull Base Society and other leading international surgical societies
    • Advanced surgical training at top centers like the Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute
    • Provides remote consultations for second opinions and treatment planning
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Celal Salcini

  • 4.3 Good 72 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Celal Salcini specializes in neurology with a focus on spinal cord diseases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. With ongoing scientific studies, he brings cutting-edge knowledge to patient care.

    • Completed neurology training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases in Merrit's Neurology Handbook
    • Expert in electrophysiology, dementias, and movement disorders
    • Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian for diverse patient communication
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Doctor Pongwat Polpong

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • 2000+ treatments performed
  • Thailand, Bangkok, EDNA Wellness
  • Dr. Pongwat Polpong is a neurosurgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He performed the first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery at Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi. This minimally invasive procedure treats pituitary tumors through the nasal pathway. He trained at the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany and major Thai hospitals.

    • Has performed 2,000+ operations throughout his surgical career.
    • Leads regenerative medicine programs as Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness.
    • Treats brain tumors, spinal disorders, and stroke complications.
    • Authored multiple peer-reviewed studies on lumbar discectomy and spinal pathology.
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Kantaphong Thongrong

  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PYONG Rehabilitation Group
  • Dr. Kantaphong Thongrong specializes in chronic pain management using advanced robotics and non-invasive technologies at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

    • Board-certified in rehabilitation medicine with expertise in ultrasound-guided interventions
    • Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
    • Conducts research on wearable exoskeleton robotic gait training for pain management
    • Founder of a premium rehabilitation center focusing on innovative treatments
    • Instructor at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
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Burcu Polat

  • 4.3 Good 72 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

    He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

    Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

    Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

    As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

    He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

    After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

    He is married and an avid animal lover.

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Dr Roberto Hernandez

  • 4.2 Good 40 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexicali, Hospital de la Familia
  • Dr Roberto Hernandez is a neurosurgeon trained in the USA and Canada, specializing in spinal pain interventions.

    • Performs an average of 30-60 neurology surgeries per month
    • Uses the latest technology for all surgical procedures
    • Works at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali
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Erika María Torres San Narciso

  • 4.4 Good 6 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Spain, Alicante, Quironsalud Torrevieja
  • Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud – Dr. Torres specializes in complex neurological diagnostics and patient-centered care.

    • Over 16 years of experience of neurology experience
    • Expertise in epilepsy and movement disorders
    • Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology
    • Trained at Hospital General Universitario de Alicante
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Ebru Altindag

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate professor with expertise in Clinical Neurophysiology – Dr. Altindag specializes in neurology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Over 28 years of experience of experience in neurology
    • Multiple awards for epilepsy and neurophysiology research
    • Member of Turkish Neurology Association and other scientific organizations
    • Specializes in Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialty
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Jesus Romero Imbroda

  • 4.4 Good 5 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Spain, Marbella, Quirónsalud Marbella
  • Dr. Romero Imbroda leads the Neurology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in complex spinal pain cases with advanced diagnostic technology.

    • President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology – a leadership role in the field
    • Author of multiple national and international scientific publications
    • Fellow of the European Board of Neurology – recognized expertise
    • Combines clinical practice with teaching at the University of Granada
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati has over 41 years of experience of experience treating neurological conditions, with a strong focus on spinal pain at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
    • Worked abroad in the US on dementia and behavioral neurology
    • Over two decades of practice at prominent Istanbul hospitals
    • Associate Professor since 1994
    • Current team member at Florence Nightingale since 2013
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Ali Osman Mucuoglu

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in spinal pain treatment at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in spinal surgery techniques.

    • Trained in advanced spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Published research on minimally invasive spinal procedures
    • Participated in specialized spinal surgery courses
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Oriol Franch

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 45 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Dr. Oriol Franch is Head of Neurology at Hospital Ruber Internacional. He also leads the Neurology Service at Hospital La Luz (Madrid). He is a senior neurologist focused on complex diagnostic cases and second opinions. His specialties include neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders (including Parkinson’s), neuromuscular diseases, and rare neurogenetic conditions.

    He is a member of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and the European Neurological Society (ENS). He has authored peer-reviewed articles on neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, genetic, toxic, and movement disorders. His work has been published in Acta Neuropathologica, Journal of Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, and Parkinsonism & Related Disorders.

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Irene Sánchez Miranda

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 9 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
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Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul

  • 16 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, LUX KOR Hospital
  • Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

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Rafael Arroyo González

  • 3.8 Good 6 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Quironsalud Madrid
  • Dr. Arroyo leads neurology teams at Quironsalud Madrid – overseeing cutting-edge trials and treatments for complex spinal pain conditions.

    • 30 years of experience specializing in neurology and spinal disorders
    • Published 139 articles in leading journals like the New England Journal of Medicine
    • Principal investigator for 100+ clinical trials in neuroscience
    • Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid
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Rawipa Khunnarong

  • 5 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PYONG Rehabilitation Group
  • Dr. Khunnarong specializes in interventional rehabilitation for spinal pain at PYONG Rehabilitation Group, combining pain management with neurorehabilitation expertise.

    • 5 years of experience treating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions
    • Trained in advanced techniques like dry needling
    • Board-certified physiatrist with medical rehabilitation residency
    • Works at Police General Hospital in Bangkok
    • Member of Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association
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Tara Rak-areekul

  • 8 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PYONG Rehabilitation Group
  • Honored as Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents in 2023 – Dr. Rak-areekul specializes in cognitive neurology at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

    • Fellowship-trained in cognitive neurology and neurocognitive disorders
    • Certified in NIH Stroke Scale and acute stroke treatment
    • Founder of CUMEMO, a YouTube channel on dementia prevention
    • Presented research at Alzheimer's Association International Conference
    • Attained 1st rank in National formative neurological examination
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Somjet Tosamran

  • 7 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PYONG Rehabilitation Group
  • Dr. Tosamran specializes in neurology with fellowship training in epilepsy at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

    • Board-certified neurologist with extensive training in neurology
    • Completed residency at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
    • Holds a master's degree in internal medicine
    • Graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University
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Bookimed Insights: Top Spinal pain Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 229 requests for Spinal pain treatment globally, collaborating with 33 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#146 years of experienceSpinal surgery with 3D planningGlobal pioneer in virtual surgical planning – develops technology for 3D simulation from medical imaging. Former President of CARS and a respected academic leader with 150+ publications.
Spain
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#250 years of experienceComplex spine and craniocervical instability casesRobotic spine surgery pioneer in Southern Europe using motion-preserving techniques for complex cases. President of the European Skull Base Society and a highly published academic leader.
Spain
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#330 years of experienceSpinal cord diseasesSpecializes in spinal cord diseases with expertise in electrophysiology. Authored a key neurology handbook chapter and conducts ongoing scientific research in neurology.
Turkey
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#49 years of experienceChronic spinal pain managementPioneers advanced robotic and non-invasive pain management techniques. Head of a hospital rehabilitation department and founder of a leading private rehabilitation center.
Thailand
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#525 years of experienceComplex spinal interventionsTrained in the USA and Canada, specializing in high-volume neurology surgeries with the latest technology.
Mexico
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#616 years of experienceComplex neurological diagnosticsLeads Quirónsalud's Advanced Neurosciences Unit with a focus on patient-centered care. Specialized in epilepsy and movement disorders. Active member of Spanish neurology societies.
Spain
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#728 years of experienceNeurological spinal painSpecializes in Clinical Neurophysiology with multiple research awards. Associate professor with extensive neurology experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Turkey
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#822 years of experienceComplex spinal pain casesLeads a specialized Neurology Unit with advanced diagnostic tools. President of Andalusian Society of Neurology & Fellow of European Board of Neurology.
Spain
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#941 years of experienceChronic spinal pain casesDecades of neurology expertise with US training in behavioral neurology. Associate Professor with extensive hospital experience in Istanbul.
Turkey
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#1014 years of experienceAdvanced spinal pain casesExpert in minimally invasive spinal techniques with specialized training in advanced spinal surgery. Active member of leading neurosurgical societies.
Turkey
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