Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in herniated disc surgery using advanced microsurgery and endoscopic techniques, ensuring precise and effective treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 39 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including microsurgery training at Zurich University
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society

Specializing in spine surgery, Dr. Michalik focuses on innovative artificial disk implantations and minimally invasive procedures.

• Performs endoscopic removal of lumbar disc hernias
• Skilled in surgical treatment of spinal tumors
• Graduated from Medical University in Warsaw
• Author of several neurosurgery publications

Specializes in endoscopic spine surgery – Dr. Netczuk brings precision to herniated disc procedures at Carolina Hospital.

• Graduate of Medical University of Warsaw
• Member of EUROSPINE and Polish neurosurgical societies
• Academic lecturer with published articles
• Experienced in complex spine operations

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu brings decades of specialized expertise to herniated disc procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Head of Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained in spine surgery at Minnesota Spine Center
• Professor at Istanbul University's medical faculty
• Pioneered innovative surgical techniques for spinal conditions

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in herniated disc surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation process during specialization
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Performed 2,500+ neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Bujko specializes in endoscopic spine surgery at Carolina Hospital.

• Certified instructor in endoscopic spine surgery techniques
• Specializes in both classical and minimally invasive approaches
• Treats cervical, thoracic, and lumbar discopathies
• Fluent in English, Polish, German, and Russian

Prof. Akalan has over 38 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System and iMRI
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
• Specializes in epilepsy, glioma, and spine tumors

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries with over 23 years of experience of experience, trained internationally at top institutions like Cleveland Clinic.

• Expert in full-endoscopic operations for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Published numerous studies on advanced spine surgery techniques
• Trained in the latest less-invasive spine surgery techniques

Specialized in neurosurgery at Vilnius University Hospital and VUL Santariškių Clinics – Dr. Skuryginas focuses on precise surgical interventions.

• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Trained in spinal neurosurgery through EANS courses in Italy
• Works at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital and VšĮ Republican Vilnius University Hospital

Professor Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in advanced techniques for herniated disc surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in full-endoscopic spine surgery in Herne, Germany
• Pioneered minimally invasive DISC Nucleoplasty techniques since 2004
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor and department founder at Okan University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Baran Yil combines neurosurgical precision with a spine-specific focus, trained at Yale and honored nationally for his contributions.

• Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research
• Awarded first prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society in 2017
• Active member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Leads complex herniated disc surgeries with microsurgical techniques

26 years of experience performing specialized herniated disc surgeries – Dr. Akin Akakin developed expertise in far lateral lumbar disc procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Uses lateral microsurgical approach for complex disc cases
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Published multiple neurosurgery papers internationally
• Specializes in cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions

Prof. Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, with specialize focus in spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery – trains other specialists in the field
• Published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Highly experienced in spinal surgeries, Dr. Kenan Kapici has spent over 30 years of experience specializing at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Lecturer and Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery and spine-specific techniques

Dr. Zvi Lidar has performed thousands of minimally invasive spinal surgeries, including herniated disc procedures, at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with training in Israel, USA, and Japan
• Specializes in degenerative spinal conditions and tumor treatments
• Author of 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery techniques
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical and spine societies

47 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery and peripheral nerve microsurgery – Prof. Rochkind applies minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Expert in spinal disc herniation and cauda equina syndrome
• Uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – a leader in the field with advanced training at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

• Senior Physician and Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Developed European guidelines for tiny spine surgery techniques
• Over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and spine procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations including WFNS and NASS
• Published 50+ research papers in international medical journals

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Over 25 years of experience specializing in spinal surgery – Dr. Matzner performs minimally invasive herniated disc procedures at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained in trauma and orthopedic surgery at Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in both open and minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Focuses on degenerative spine disorders and joint reconstruction
• Graduated from Medical University of Vienna