Foraminotomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery, including foraminotomy, at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Associate Professor with expertise in endoscopic and microsurgical approaches
• Published research on anatomical studies for endoscopic transforaminal access
• Performs complex spinal surgeries including disc herniations and spinal fractures
• Member of Turkish neurosurgical research community with multiple peer-reviewed publications

Performs minimally invasive foraminotomy with specialized training from top U.S. institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with a focus on spine surgery
• Trained in advanced techniques at Rainbow and Babies Hospital, Case Western Reserve
• Current Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute, Limassol
• Completed multiple spine surgery courses including minimally invasive techniques

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including foraminotomy, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatments for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations

Specializes in microsurgical lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatment – Dr. Akkurt focuses on precise spine procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and treatment
• Performs spinal canal narrowing surgeries
• Treats spine fractures and lumbar slipping
• Handles complex brain and spine tumors

Dr. Andry Key brings 52 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures at Hadassah University Hospital.

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

Dr. Samuel Moskovichi is a highly rated neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center with expertise in complex spinal conditions.

• Specializes in epidermoid cysts, schwannomas, and neurosarcoidosis
• Author of 67 peer-reviewed articles in neurosurgery
• Highly rated in 6 neurological conditions

Introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea first – Jaehyeon Lim specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures at Nanoori Hospital.

• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital with 38 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Developed mini spinal fusion surgery and painless techniques
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis, Tennessee

Dr. Covaro specializes in spinal surgery with advanced training in complex spine techniques – his dual fellowships via SICOT and AOspine set him apart.

• Completed fellowships in Aarhus and Uppsala focused on spinal surgery
• Active participant in international spinal surgery conferences
• Published multiple articles in scientific journals on spine treatments
• Member of Eurospine, GEER and Spanish Orthopedics Society

Neurosurgeon with 14 years at the University Clinical Hospital in Olsztyn. Long‑time Head of the Adult “Budzik” Clinic. Performed the first stimulator implantations in coma patients in Europe. Provides DBS for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Performs complex brain and spine surgery. Promotes minimally invasive pain care.

Completed international training in pain, dystonia, neurodegeneration, and neuroendoscopy. Training sites included Johns Hopkins and centers in Germany, the UK, and Switzerland. Presented internationally on trigeminal neuralgia, CRPS, modern coma care, and zona incerta stimulation in Parkinson’s disease.

Board member of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS). Member of IFNE, the London Pain Forum, and Polish neurosurgical and spine societies. At Wilmed, provides surgical treatment of spinal disorders and minimally invasive spinal pain therapy.

Dr. Covaro actively contributes to spine surgery research and attends patients at top Barcelona hospitals.

• Member of Spanish Society of Orthopedics and Eurospine
• Regular participant in international spine surgery meetings
• Published multiple articles in scientific magazines
• Practices at Institut Universitari Dexeus and Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

Specialist Dr. Teyyub Hesenov brings extensive neurosurgical expertise, trained at Marmara University and experienced in complex spinal procedures.

• Over 16 years of experience of neurosurgery practice in leading Turkish hospitals
• Specialized training in cranial base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published multiple research papers on spinal conditions and neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Society with ongoing professional development

Dr. Augusto Covaro specializes in spine surgery with fellowships in Denmark and Sweden, bringing advanced techniques to Barcelona.

• Performs treatments for lumbar spine stenosis, radiculopathy, and herniated discs
• Completed fellowships in Aarhus and Uppsala for spinal surgery
• Active participant in international spine surgery meetings
• Published multiple articles in scientific magazines

Prof. Jang specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and has published research on foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation.

• Over 43 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• President of Nanoori Hospital and founder of Nanoori Medical Foundation
• Member of the European Spine Society and other prestigious organizations
• Selected as the best doctor in Spine Disorder Treatment by leading South Korean newspapers

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci has 33 years of experience of experience in brain and nerve surgery, with a focus on spinal conditions at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in spinal canal stenosis surgery and disc herniations
• Trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil at University of Arkansas
• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates
• Published numerous international research papers in neurosurgery
• Fluent in English with additional training at Yale University

Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, including foraminotomy, with extensive training in Germany and Korea.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and spine procedures
• Faculty member of multiple international spine surgery research societies
• Recipient of the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award for spine surgery excellence
• Published numerous articles on minimally invasive spine techniques

Specializes in spine diseases and surgical procedures for lumbar and neck hernia – Dr. Gurelik brings decades of neurosurgical expertise to Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Graduated from Cumhuriyet University in 1989
• Specialized in neurosurgery at Cumhuriyet University in 1997
• Experienced in treating brain and spinal cord tumors
• Skilled in non-surgical treatment methods for hernias