Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Imer brings 41 years 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

Dr. Roberto Hernandez is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Mexico. He performs between 30 and 60 neurological surgeries every month. He completed his medical training in the United States and Canada. Dr. Hernandez specializes in complex brain and spine interventions.

• Operates at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and stem cell therapy.
• Treats chronic spinal pain, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Practices at a boutique hospital located 200 yards from the US-Mexico border.

Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He completed a fellowship in neurology and neurosurgery in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hernandez-Pena operates alongside Dr. Nestor Rodriguez as a specialized two-surgeon team. Together, they have performed neurosurgical procedures for over 18 years.

• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks.
• Performs specialized surgeries including discectomy and laminectomy.
• Works at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Practices at a clinic featured in The New York Times and CNN.

Dr. Uyar specializes in spinal conditions like herniated discs, with over 35 years of neurosurgery experience. He currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expertise in lumbar and neck hernia surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital – one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery centers
• Former Chief Physician with extensive hospital leadership experience
• Published research on neurosurgical 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 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

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

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

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

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

• 30 years 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

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 in neurosurgery and spine procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations including WFNS and NASS
• Published 50+ research papers in international medical journals

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors and 70 successful meningioma procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment of skull base diseases in the US
• Member of Israel Neurosurgical Society and North American Skull Base Society

Specialized neurosurgeon at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, focusing on herniated disc treatments.

• Expert in surgical interventions for spinal conditions

Specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Pisutbenya focuses on techniques that reduce recovery time at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Trained in spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Expert in adult spinal deformity correction
• Performs cervical spine procedures with precision
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced spinal fellowship

Dr. Cristescu brings exceptional precision to herniated disc surgeries with extensive neurosurgery experience from prestigious French hospitals.

• Expert in complex brain and spine conditions
• Skilled in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and spinal surgery
• Patient-centered approach with focus on excellent outcomes

Dr. Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Boztepe completed medical training at Selçuk University and Istanbul Göztepe Training Hospital.

• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and craniotomy.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery.
• Works at a facility that treated 280,000 patients last year.

Prof. Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from the University of Ottawa Heart Center to spinal procedures.

• 38 years in surgical practice
• Fellowship-trained at a leading Canadian heart center
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European vascular surgery societies

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disc procedures, with over 34 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration research
• Performs advanced techniques like thoracoscopic spinal surgeries
• Award-winning researcher with multiple scientific accolades
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine professional societies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).