Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Sutantavibul specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic techniques, at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Advanced training in endoscopic spine surgery in South Korea and Japan
• Performs vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and percutaneous screw fixation
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with residency at Ramathibodi Hospital

Specializes in herniated disc surgery with advanced training in spinal and peripheral nerve procedures at Atlas University Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with extensive spine surgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery through specialized courses

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).

Specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for herniated disc surgery – Professor Halil Can offers minimally invasive solutions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Pioneers far lateral lumbar disc surgery with microsurgical approach
• Published 20+ studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Associate Professor since 2020 with extensive academic contributions

Specializes in spinal surgery with a fellowship at UCLA – Dr. Kaner focuses on herniated disc procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 37 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal surgery at Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and Scoliosis Research Society
• Associate Professor with academic roles in neurosurgery

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Over 1,000 spine surgeries performed – Dr. Ashkenazi founded and heads the Israel Spine Center at Assuta Hospital.

• 27 years specializing in spine surgery
• Expertise in lumbar and cervical spine conditions
• Uses TOPS™ System for spinal stenosis
• Author of 50+ research papers on spine treatment
• Trained at Montefiore Medical Center (USA)

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical expertise in herniated disc treatments.

• Trained in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple studies on spine surgery and nerve-related conditions
• Academic lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. So Jae-young is the Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in spinal tumors and disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), cervical spine disorders, and head trauma.

He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital, where he completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency. He then completed a clinical fellowship at Gangnam Severance. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital. He also served as Medical Director at Seoul Chuktap Hospital. He holds an M.S. in Medicine from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a full member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, and Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. His publications include a 2024 Neurospine study on cervical dynamic MRI in spondylotic myelopathy (doi:10.14245/ns.2448166.083). They also cover techniques for unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery and a sellar reconstruction method using fibrin-coated collagen fleece.

Dr. Ban Seong-su is a neurosurgeon. His specialties include biportal endoscopic spine surgery (herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal fusion), percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN), radiofrequency therapy, and cervical artificial disc replacement. He is Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He previously served as Director or Medical Director of Spine Centers at Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, International Baro Hospital, Pyeongtaek Pakae Hospital, Cheonan Woori Hospital, and Busan Sehung Hospital. He was also a visiting physician and clinical fellow at Asan Medical Center.

He earned his M.D. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Chung-Ang University. He completed an internship at Korea Cancer Center Hospital and a neurosurgery residency at Seoul Medical Center.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız is an experienced Neurosurgery Specialist currently practicing at Optimed International Hospital. 

Education: Graduated from Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2012) and completed his specialization at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital for Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry Neurosurgery Clinic (2019). 
Experience: Over 10 years of professional experience across various public and academic healthcare institutions, including Gölbaşı Community Health Center, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Karabük Training and Research Hospital, and Malatya Turgut Özal University Faculty of Medicine. He currently serves patients at Optimed International Hospital. 
Core Expertise: Brain Tumors, Back Pain, Lumbar Herniated Disc, Neck Pain, Cervical Herniated Disc, Head and Neck Injuries, and Spinal Stenosis. 
Memberships: Active member of national and international professional neurosurgery societies and associations. 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taçyıldız combines his robust academic research background with extensive surgical experience to provide precise diagnosis and advanced neurosurgical care.

Specializes in herniated disc surgery, offering expertise in both spine surgery and peripheral nerve procedures.

• Handles complex spine conditions including tumors and fractures
• Skilled in treating waist, neck, and back hernias
• Specialized in aneurysm and pituitary surgery

Dr. Moskovichi has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in the past 21 years, showcasing his deep expertise in neurosurgical conditions.

• Specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions like epidermoid cysts and schwannoma
• Highly rated in multiple neurosurgical conditions by patients
• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel

Dr. Kseniuk specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery at Carolina Hospital, including targeted blockades and microsurgery for herniated discs.

• Graduated from Medical University of Lviv and Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov
• Performs both classic and corrective spine surgeries
• Expert in pain management techniques like spinal cord stimulation
• Treats spine pathologies across all age groups

Prof. Akalan has over 38 years 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