Best Minimally invasive fusion surgery Doctors Worldwide — TOP 51

Dr. Kayhan Turan brings extensive training from Northwestern University and specializes in minimally invasive fusion surgery at Turan Turan Health Group.

• Board-certified with membership in AAOS and AANA
• Trained at Uludağ University's Orthopedics Department
• Skilled in advanced arthroscopic techniques
• Active participant in international orthopedic congresses

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery at Centro Médico Teknon – one of Europe's leading neurosurgical centers.

• 15+ years of experience in neurosurgery
• Expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and craniovertebral junction disorders
• Trained in endoscopic skull base surgery at Emory University
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Uses advanced imaging and neuronavigation systems for precision

Over 6,000 spine surgeries performed – Dr. Hwang specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Leadheal Hospital for faster recovery and less pain.

• 30+ years of spine surgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic spine procedures and cervical disc replacement
• Focuses on complex cases including spinal tumors and revision surgeries
• Prioritizes precise diagnosis to avoid unnecessary procedures
• Recipient of Eunpyeong Grand Prize for medical excellence

Specialized in minimally invasive fusion surgery, Dr. Yunus Uysal brings extensive training from international programs to Turan Turan Health Group.

• Completed advanced arthroplasty and spinal surgery training in Turkey
• Trained in hip and knee robotic replacement surgery in Luxembourg
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Attended the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction in Nashville

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar disc and neck hernia surgeries
• 2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place
• Specialized training in minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries, with extensive research on spinal cord injuries and regeneration. A leader in neurosurgery, he brings decades of expertise to complex spinal cases.

• Trained at University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgical research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Performs thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor removals
• Published 100+ scientific articles and book chapters

Neurosurgery specialist with expertise in minimally invasive techniques – Emad Abdallah focuses on spinal surgeries at Turan Turan Health Group.

• Residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital
• Published research on lumbar disc herniation and spinal cord injuries
• Completed advanced training in minimally invasive spinal surgery
• Specializes in combining treatments like platelet-rich plasma for spinal injuries

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon listed among Israel’s Top Doctors by Forbes. He serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Friedlander treats complex spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. He uses both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for precision care.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
• Treats primary and metastatic spinal tumors using advanced surgical techniques.
• Completed fellowships in spine surgery in the USA, France, and Hong Kong.
• Consultant for elite Israeli soccer teams and the Spartak Basketball Club.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in urology and robotic surgery
• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic nephrectomy
• Expert in HOLEP surgery and female incontinence procedures
• Trained at Uludağ University and Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Kseniuk specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, with a focus on targeted pain relief and corrective procedures at Carolina Hospital.

• Graduated from the Medical University of Lviv and the Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov
• Uses techniques like endoscopy and microsurgery for spine pathologies
• Treats a wide range of conditions from disc herniation to spinal deformities
• Offers corrective procedures for previously unsuccessful surgeries

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in minimally invasive spine and extremity procedures, with training in orthopedic oncology and sports traumatology.

• Trained at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Specializes in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Expertise in ligament and tendon injuries, including knee sports surgery
• Experience in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Provides PRP treatments for musculoskeletal conditions

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and has successfully performed numerous operations in orthopedics and traumatology.

• Completed specialty education at University of Health Sciences
• Expert in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty
• Finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Serves at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon with 39 years of experience of experience, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery under Prof. M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich
• Enhanced skills in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, including artificial disk implantation and endoscopic procedures.

• Graduated from Medical University in Warsaw
• Participated in international internships and conferences
• Author of several neurosurgery publications

Founded Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 43 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in innovative minimally invasive techniques

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Prof. Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Trained in functional neurosurgery and gamma knife procedures in France
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department