Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Akif Albayrak brings international training from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, specializing in complex spinal deformities at Central Hospital.

• Expertise in scoliosis and kyphosis surgical correction
• Combines minimally invasive techniques with spinal reconstruction
• Active academic contributor to spinal deformity research
• Treats both adult and pediatric spinal conditions

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.

Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating degenerative spine diseases and traumatic spinal injuries. Dr. Dogu earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his residency at Diskapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes managing spinal tumors, infections, and congenital disorders like scoliosis.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Performs pain-focused interventions like neuromodulation, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty.
• Works at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, which treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.

Dr. Aydogan specializes in scoliosis surgery with 12+ years of focused experience. He trained at UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center & Euro Spine.

• Head of Orthopedic Surgery at EMSEY Hospital
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Published 50+ spine-related scientific articles
• Performs minimally invasive spine techniques

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in surgical treatments for scoliosis at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, combining spinal surgery expertise with trauma care experience.

• Completed orthopedic oncology training at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Skilled in both spinal surgery and sports traumatology
• Trained at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes ligament and tendon injuries of the knee

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with groundbreaking techniques.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology at Istanbul University
• Former Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center at Istanbul University
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine since 2004

Univ. Prof. Dr. Peter Bock is a leading trauma and orthopedic surgeon, specializing in reconstructive joint surgery at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in trauma surgery and orthopedics
• Specialized in joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery
• Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Active member of international trauma and orthopedic societies

Dr. Tuncer specializes in orthopedic surgery with groundbreaking research on tendon healing. His work offers insights into faster recovery post-surgery.

• Expert in Achilles tendon repair techniques
• Published significant findings on tendon tensile strength
• Researched effects of Hypericum perforatum and Tendoflex®
• Focuses on improving surgical recovery outcomes

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr Thongchai brings advanced techniques from UC Davis to Intrarat Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at UC Davis
• Expert in adult degenerative spine and spinal deformity
• Published research on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Certified in robotic-assisted spine surgery

Dr. Marina Anuk specializes in rheumatological diseases with over 27 years of experience, including joint regeneration and systemic conditions.

• Doctor of Medicine from University of Tbilisi
• Specialized in Rheumatology at Ichilov Medical Center
• Participant in world rheumatological conferences
• Publishes scientific works in medical journals

Dr. Dror specializes in pediatric spinal surgery, trained in Paris at Hospital St. Vincent de Paul – one of Europe's leading centers for spinal deformities.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric spinal surgery
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine
• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society
• Treats spinal diseases and deformities in children and adolescents

Dr. Morsi brings elite training from Johns Hopkins and McGill University – specializing in complex spinal deformities at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in scoliosis correction at Johns Hopkins
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Published nearly 30 research papers on spinal conditions
• Hebrew University medical graduate with international training

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery and complex joint procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 27 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expertise in bone and soft tissue tumor surgeries
• Skilled in knee and hip joint surgeries
• Trained at Akdeniz University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Associate Professor Adil Turan brings over 17 years of focused orthopedic expertise to scoliosis surgery, trained in trauma research at Denver Health Hospital.

• Specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital for complex cases
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Performed scoliosis corrections at Antalya's top teaching hospitals

Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on knee and shoulder procedures. Dr. Cabuk brings extensive clinical experience and academic research to scoliosis treatment.

• Associate professor since 2018 with a strong academic background
• Clinical fellowship in Germany focusing on knee osteotomies and arthroplasty
• Multiple awards including 'Derviş Manizade Science Award' in orthopedics
• Active in research areas spanning knee, shoulder, and ankle surgeries

Specialized in orthopedic and traumatology at İstanbul Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Dr. Arslanohlu focuses on complex bone conditions.

• Over 16 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Expertise in knee and shoulder disorders
• Worked at multiple prestigious hospitals in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Dogan specializes in pediatric orthopedics and deformity correction, bringing decades of expertise to scoliosis treatment at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Chief of Orthopedic Surgery with extensive scoliosis correction experience
• Trained in Vienna under Prof. Franz Grill for complex deformities
• Member of European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society
• Published research on limb lengthening and deformity techniques

Prof. Onat Uzumcigil specializes in scoliosis surgery with extensive research published in leading spinal journals.

• Expert in Lenke Type 1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Published multiple studies on spinal balance and deformity correction
• Member of Turkish Association of Spine

Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for scoliosis at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital, reducing recovery times.

• Trained in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Expert in adult spinal deformity and cervical spine procedures
• Educated at Mahidol University's top medical programs
• Performs complex spinal surgeries with precision