Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr. Marcelo Amato is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in São Paulo. He focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his MD in 2004 and completed neurosurgery residency in 2009 at FMRP‑USP. He holds a PhD in Neurosurgery/Clinical Surgery. He is a specialist in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery recognized by the Brazilian Neurosurgery and Spine societies and the Brazilian Medical Association. CRM‑SP 116,579; RQE 29,417.

He has worked in endoscopic spine surgery since 2013. His work includes clinical care, teaching, and research. He teaches courses. He is a collaborator at the University Hospital (FMRP‑USP) and is director of Amato Hospital Day. His website reports over 2,100 spine surgeries and over 1,600 pediatric neurosurgeries up to 2021, and over 97% satisfaction in endoscopic cases (Macnab). At the São Paulo Air Force Hospital (2010–2018), he helped rebuild the neurosurgery service and performed more than 250 high‑complexity procedures.

Dr. Gokoglu specializes in complex spinal conditions, including herniated discs, with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and postdoctoral research at Brigham Women's Hospital.

• Expertise in brain and nerve surgery, stroke, and spinal diseases
• Extensive experience in treating spine deformities and congenital nervous system disorders
• Holds a postdoctoral research assistant position at a prestigious institution

Dr. Augusto Covaro specializes in spine surgery, with fellowships in Aarhus and Uppsala – Europe's top centers for spinal care.

• Expert in lumbar spine stenosis and herniated disc treatments
• Trained in complex spine surgery through prestigious international grants
• Active contributor to scientific publications on spinal pathologies
• Performs surgeries at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona

Director of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at BLK Super Specialty Hospital – specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries for faster recovery.

• Performs endoscopic brain and spinal surgeries to minimize tissue damage
• Trained in percutaneous discectomy and nucleoplasty in Bangkok
• Completed advanced courses in stereotactic neurosurgery in Germany
• Member of the Neurological Society of India and Delhi Spine Society

Dr. Hakan Ozalp specializes in herniated disc surgery with training from Ankara University's Brain and Surgery program.

• Board-certified in brain and surgery from Ankara University
• Worked at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Lectured at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at University of Insubria, Italy

Professor Dr. Hasan Mirzai specializes in complex spinal surgery as part of his expertise at Kolan Hospital Group.

• Over of experience in neurosurgery and spinal procedures
• Member of the World Spine Society and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Ege University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci specializes in brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery, with 33 years of experience. She has performed numerous surgeries, focusing on spinal conditions.

• Trained at Ankara University, ranked fourth in her class
• Research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine
• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates
• Expert in spinal canal stenosis and disc herniations
• Fluent in English with international publications

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy, laminectomy, and minimally invasive fusion for herniated disc surgery.
• Trained in Korea for endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.
• Performed Latin America's first Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery.
• Member of North American Spine Society and AO Spine.
• Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus on spine surgeries.

5,000+ successful surgeries – Dr. Aghayev is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with US patents for spinal surgery inventions.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Developed unique surgical techniques like the PURED method
• Specializes in herniated discs and complex spinal conditions
• Completed fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Published 50+ scientific papers on neurosurgical topics

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.