Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 7

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

Over 14 years as a neurosurgeon – Dr. Gokcek combines experience with a high success rate in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Medipol University.

• Expert in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic spine procedures
• Specializes in complex cases including revision herniated disc surgeries
• Performs disc prosthesis placements for select patients
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published articles

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

• 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.

Pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea and developed mini spinal fusion surgery – Dr. Lim leads with innovative techniques at Nanoori Hospital.

• 38 years specializing in microscopic spinal surgery
• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis
• Published multiple studies on herniated disc outcomes

Dr. Covaro actively contributes to spine surgery research, with articles in scientific magazines and participation in international meetings.

• Member of Spanish Society of Orthopedics and AOspine
• Practices at Institut Universitari Dexeus and Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
• Part of GEER and Eurospine professional organizations

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.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained at top US institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 12 years of experience
• Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute
• Expert in complex spine procedures and tumor cases
• Trained in advanced techniques like kyphoplasty and navigation

Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, performing advanced techniques like endoscopic spine surgery at Nanoori Hospital.

• Over 32 years of neurosurgical experience, focusing on spine conditions
• Trained in endoscopic techniques in Germany and Korea
• Multiple award-winning research on minimally invasive spine procedures
• Faculty member of Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society
• Published 50+ peer-reviewed articles on spine treatments

Specializes in lumbar and neck hernia surgeries, including minimally invasive techniques at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Over 37 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Performs both surgical and non-surgical hernia treatments
• Expert in brain and spinal cord conditions
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Covaro completed two prestigious spinal surgery fellowships in Aarhus and Uppsala, specializing in complex spine procedures.

• Member of multiple professional organizations including AOspine and Eurospine
• Contributed to several articles in scientific magazines
• Uses advanced knowledge to provide high-quality patient care

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.

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures.

• Experience assisting in Botox and Fillers procedures
• Biomagnet certified by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Trained in laser and radiofrequency techniques