Spinal stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Performs advanced minimally invasive and open spine surgeries. Dr. Zvi is the Senior Physician and Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Specialist in neurosurgery with a dedicated focus on spinal stenosis
• Pursued advanced training in spine surgery in the United States
• Authored about 50 publications in international medical journals
• Maintains membership in key global societies, including the American Spine Association

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on spine and spinal cord surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spine procedures, including spinal stenosis cases
• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals about spinal conditions
• Completed neurosurgery training at Istanbul University Medical School

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Dr. Muehlbauer specializes in spinal microsurgery and minimally invasive neurosurgery, with decades of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained at University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in microsurgical decompression and spinal fusion
• Focuses on herniated discs, spinal deformities, and spinal cord compression
• Senior consultant in neurosurgery and spine surgery

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.

900+ spinal treatments performed – Dr. Cristescu specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in France at leading hospitals
• Focuses on precision techniques for spinal conditions
• Combines advanced surgery with patient-centered care

Prof. Salih Murat Imer brings over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in advanced spine techniques like full-endoscopic surgery in Germany
• Holds European Board certification and multiple international fellowships
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical topics
• Performed complex spinal surgeries using Gamma Knife technology
• Former professor and department head at Istanbul University

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

Dr. Musa Boztepe specializes in spinal conditions like spinal stenosis, with training from Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 37 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained in spinal surgery at Turkish Neurosurgery Association courses
• Focused on cervical disc herniation and spinal disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in spinal stenosis treatments at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained in advanced spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on spinal conditions and innovative surgical methods
• Participated in European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Head Injury & Functional Neurosurgery

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.

Expert in spinal stenosis with specialized training at UCLA's Spine Center. Associate Professor with extensive clinical experience.

• Over 37 years of experience in neurosurgery, focusing on spinal conditions
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with academic contributions to neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with a focus on spinal stenosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

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).

Dr. Soltanzadeh brings 28 years of experience of expertise in anesthesiology and critical care, with specialized training in cardiac anesthesia and pain management.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
• Specialized in pain management (algology) with international training
• Former Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran
• Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
• Practices at Istanbul Okan University Hospital's Department of Anesthesiology

Specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques – Dr. Filis brings precision to spinal stenosis cases at German Medical Institute.

• Over 12 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center
• Expert in both primary spinal procedures and complex cases
• Holds certifications in advanced minimally invasive techniques

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren specializes in spinal conditions, including spinal canal stenosis, at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Published research on spinal diseases and recurrent lumbar disc herniation
• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal stenosis
• Authored chapters on spinal trauma in medical textbooks

With 52 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Andry Key is a distinguished specialist at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Received Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations