Best Foraminotomy doctors: TOP 34 doctors

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including foraminotomy, at Carolina Hospital.

• Trained at Medical University of Lviv and Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov
• Uses X-ray and ultrasound-guided techniques for precision
• Experienced in corrective surgeries after unsuccessful procedures elsewhere
• Offers comprehensive pain management solutions

Dr. Conesa specializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience in brain and spinal cord tumors, including highly functional areas and brain stem surgery.

• Trained at prestigious institutions like Loyola University and Massachusets General Hospital
• Director of Neurosurgery at Hospital del Mar and Teknon Medical Centre
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Develops computer platforms for augmented reality in brain surgery

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 30 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex spine and spinal cord procedures at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
• Specializes in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and neurovascular surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Experience

Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

Sultanbeyli State Hospital

Yesilyurt State Hospital

Edirne Health Center No. 4

Education

Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)

Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

Marmara University Istanbul Pediatric Orthopedic Meetings "Sipina Bifida" Symposium

Turkish Neurosurgery Association Cervical Disc Herniation Course

Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Spinal Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery" Training Course

Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Cerebrovascular Surgery" Training Course

Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Head Traumas, Pain Management and Functional Neurosurgery" Training Course

TCDD "Preventive Medicine" Course

Turkish Neurosurgery Association "12th Scientific Congress" Antalya

Turkish Neurosurgery Association "13th Scientific Congress" Istanbul

Turkish Neurosurgery Association Course on "Tumors"

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care, specializing in minimally invasive neurosurgery.

• Residency in renowned hospitals in France
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and spinal surgery
• Known for precision and patient-centered approach

Specializes in spine surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic removal of lumbar disc hernias at Carolina Hospital.

• Graduated from Medical University in Warsaw
• Participated in international internships and conferences in the USA, Germany, and more
• Author of several publications on neurosurgery
• Performs implantation of artificial lumbar and cervical disks

I am a specialist in neurosurgery, a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University, a certified instructor of endoscopic spine surgery. I specialize in surgical treatment of brain and spine diseases, as well as in interventional pain treatment. I completed my specialization training in neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Warsaw and at the Department of Neurosurgery of the CMKP in Warsaw. I have performed over 2500 surgeries on my own. I speak Polish, German, Russian and English.

I have special experience in the surgery of brain tumors - gliomas and tumors of the base of the skull. I also treat cervical, thoracic and lumbar discopathies with the use of classical (open) approach and with the use of endoscopic spinal surgery. I also deal with instrumental stabilization of the spine, insertion of artificial discs, apical-occipital decompression in Chiari syndrome, as well as microvascular decompression in vascular and nervous conflicts (trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm), My scope of interests also includes cranial base surgeries - interdisciplinary endoscopic surgeries with laryngological syndrome, hemangiomas and aneurysms of the brain (ruptured and unruptured, classic and endovascular surgeries - experience unique among neurosurgeons), spinal hemangiomas, endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus and spinal cysts. In addition, I deal with interventional pain treatment by performing blockades of the spine, intervertebral joints, ganglia, peripheral nerves under X-ray or ultrasound control, thermolesion as well as implantation of spinal stimulators

Associate Professor in neurosurgery with 19+ years of experience, now practicing at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in neurosurgery with expertise in spine procedures
• Former lecturer at Medipol and Eurasia universities
• Contributed to establishing neurosurgery departments at Medipol University

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal procedures at Atlas University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and neurosurgical conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses and European neurosurgical training
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, a leading neurosurgical center

Specializes in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic procedures, including advanced urological surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs complex laparoscopic surgeries like nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

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

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery 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

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

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex spinal procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at GATA – a key skill for precise foraminotomy
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California's neurosurgery department
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society for 3 years
• Associate professor title in neurosurgery since 2021

Dr. Andry Key brings 47 years 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

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a physician specialized in the field of brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery. She graduated as the fourth-ranked student from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She obtained her title as a brain and nerve surgeon from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2001. In 2008, she became an associate professor at the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, and in 2021, she became a professor at the Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Medicine. She has contributed to numerous international publications, serving as a research and clinical fellow at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, and as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates. She speaks advanced-level English and has awards in tennis and swimming. She also pursues professional-level caricature art and medical illustration. In her 30-year career, she has performed numerous surgeries as a brain and nerve surgery specialist, particularly in spinal canal stenosis surgery, lumbar and cervical disc herniations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus surgery, and nerve compressions.