Page 2 - Best spinal surgeons: TOP 91 doctors

Dr. Sait Ozturk specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS), offering hope for Parkinson's and severe depression patients at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Firat University
• Expert in brain pacemaker surgery and postoperative care
• Former Assoc. Dr. in Neurosurgery at Firat University
• Focuses on improving patient experience and recovery

Dr Pimchaya Panichkul combines spinal surgery expertise with anti-aging and cosmetic medicine at ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Trained in dermatology and surgery in the USA
• Holds a Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery from Korea
• Member of Panasia Cosmatic organization
• Practicing medicine for over 20 years

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, combines expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive spinal surgery with international training in the United States.

• Specializes in aesthetic and functional spinal procedures
• Trained at top institutions including UTHSC and UMC
• Medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Assoc Prof. Dr. Guclu specializes in spinal surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques at prestigious institutions like Cleveland Clinic.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Trained in full-endoscopic spinal operations in Germany
• Published multiple studies on lumbar spinal stenosis and pediatric lumbar microdiscectomy
• 20+ years of neurosurgical experience at major Istanbul hospitals

Over 30 years in neurosurgery with specialized training in spinal conditions – Prof. Imer performs full-endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal procedures.

• Trained in Finland and France under leading neurosurgeons
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and stereotactic techniques
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department
• Certified in advanced spine surgery techniques from Germany

Dr Lazar Laszlo pioneered laser spine surgery and minimally invasive techniques at Liv Duna Medical Center.

• Honorary professorship in Japan for contributions to neurosurgery
• Specializes in one-day care microscopic spine procedures
• Member of the Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery
• Over 100 lectures at national and international congresses

Dr. Olgun specializes in spinal disorders, including scoliosis and canal stenosis, with recognition from the Ministry of Health.

• Expertise in treating neck hernia and spinal disorders
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Participates in international neurosurgery conferences

Dr. Matzner specializes in spinal surgery and joint reconstruction, with 20+ years of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Fellowship-trained at Vienna General Hospital – Austria's leading medical center
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Expert in degenerative spine disorders and herniated disc surgeries
• Combines surgical precision with personalized rehabilitation plans

Specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques – Dr. Pisutbenya focuses on reducing recovery times at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Trained in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Expertise in adult spinal deformity and cervical spine procedures
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced spinal surgery fellowship
• Graduated from Mahidol University's prestigious medical program

Dr. Wuttichai Sutantavibul specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery, trained in advanced techniques across Thailand, South Korea, and Japan.

• Expert in vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and endoscopic spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital and Wakayama Medical University
• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with extensive spinal focus
• Performs percutaneous screw fixation and epidural steroid injections

Dr. Lee Sang Gu, a leader in spinal surgery, specializes in minimally invasive techniques and complex spinal disorders at Na-Eun Hospital.

• Honorary Director and Head of Spine Center with extensive experience
• Former President of Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society
• Full Member of North American Spine Society (NASS)
• PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University
• Executive Director in multiple prestigious spinal surgery societies

Dr. Pablo Clavel leads the Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery department at Clavel Institute, Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, with over 20 years of experience.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Emory University and UC San Diego
• Specializes in advanced procedures like deep brain stimulation and kyphoplasty
• Published 26+ research papers in international journals
• Fluent in multiple languages, ensuring clear communication with international patients

Specializing in spinal surgery with advanced training from Italy's Insubria University, Dr. Ozalp brings a global perspective to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Board-certified in brain and neurosurgery
• Extensive experience in complex spinal procedures
• Academic background from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Former lecturer at Mersin University

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Emre Acaroglu specializes in spinal surgery and leads the Ankara Spine Center.

• Active member of multiple prestigious spine societies including AO Spine Europe
• Trained at Columbia University's Orthopedic Research Laboratory
• Founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002
• Holds advanced certifications in spine surgery from AO

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery, focusing on scoliosis, kyphosis, and degenerative spine diseases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University – a leading center for orthopedic surgery
• Expert in childhood spinal diseases and lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed Eurospine Accredited Education Modules

Over 34 years of neurosurgical expertise with a focus on minimally invasive spine techniques at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex spinal conditions, including disc hernias and stenosis
• Performs advanced procedures like spine instrumentation and fusion surgery
• Trained in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques internationally
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical outcomes

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 15+ years 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