Discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 32 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Ma Bin, MD, PhD, is a Chief Physician and master's supervisor in Spinal Surgery at a tertiary hospital. He has more than 20 years of experience. His work focuses on degenerative spine disease and minimally invasive surgery. He is skilled in PELD, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, and tubular retractor-assisted decompression and fusion.

He serves on the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Committee of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. He is also a standing committee member of the Spine Minimally Invasive Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. He is a frequent keynote speaker at national conferences. He has led or joined several provincial and ministerial projects. He has published more than 20 papers in core domestic and SCI-indexed journals. His findings are widely cited, and some have been adopted into clinical guidelines.

Dr. Petros Karamanakos graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and earned a PhD there. He specialized and received further training at the University Neurosurgery Clinic of Kuopio in Finland under Professor Juha Jääskeläinen. The clinic is one of Europe’s leading neurosurgery centers and performs about 2,500 procedures each year.

During his many years in Kuopio, he gained broad experience across the full range of neurosurgical diseases. He also prepared a second doctoral thesis in vascular neurosurgery on brain aneurysms.

Since September 2011, he has practiced as a private neurosurgeon in Greece. Since 2014, he has served as Scientific Director of the specialized spine center "SPINALIS".

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery, including discectomies, with extensive training in orthopedic and trauma procedures at top Turkish hospitals.

• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Medeniyet University
• Specializes in sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex spinal procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialization at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations
• Holds academic roles alongside clinical practice

Docent Stanisław Kwiek specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures, including endoscopic discectomy at KCM Clinic.

• Over 31 years of experience in neurosurgery and neurotraumatology
• Performs advanced techniques like SED-YESS lumbar endoscopy and PLDD laser decompression
• Associate professor at Medical University of Katowice's Neurosurgery Department
• Published research on predictive factors for long-term surgical outcomes

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu merges innovation with surgical expertise at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology since 1983
• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center

The doctor is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology practicing at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a medical degree and specialization obtained from the Universidad Católica de Louvain, the doctor focuses on the diagnosis and management of ear, nose, and throat conditions, including hearing, nasal, and laryngeal symptoms. The clinical practice encompasses adult ENT consultations, outpatient diagnostics, and multidisciplinary medical assessments within a private hospital setting.

The doctor maintains professional memberships with the Belgian Royal Society of ENT and the French Society of Otolaryngology, bringing international training and expertise to the treatment of patients in Alicante.

Univ. Prof. Dr. Peter Bock is a leading Austrian trauma and orthopedic surgeon, specializing in reconstructive joint surgery at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in trauma surgery and orthopedics
• Specialized in joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery
• Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Focus on improving arthroscopic techniques and biomechanical understanding

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic. Dr. Uc focuses on complex spinal conditions.

• Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Over 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Dr. Manfred Mühlbauer specializes in spinal microsurgery, performing minimally invasive discectomies with precision at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in neurosurgery and spinal disorders
• Trained at University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in microsurgical decompression and spinal fusion
• Focuses on herniated discs and spinal cord compression

Prof. Imer pioneers full-endoscopic spine surgery – trained in Herne, Germany – offering minimally invasive discectomies at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 41 years specializing in neurosurgery with Turkish Board certification
• Advanced training in DISC nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Fellowship at Kuopio University Hospital under renowned Finnish neurosurgeons

Dr. Skuryginas specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in spinal procedures, including discectomy, at Vilnius University Hospital.

• Over 21 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal neurosurgery through EANS courses
• Works at Kardiolita Hospital and VUL Santariškių Clinics
• Passed the rigorous EANS neurosurgery exam

Assoc Prof. Dr. Guclu specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery with international training in advanced techniques.

• 23 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health
• Expert in full-endoscopic lumbar and cervical spine procedures
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal disorders

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

• Certified for surgical treatment in both Israel and the USA
• Graduated from Tel Aviv University and trained in the USA and Japan
• Author of 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Israel Spine Society

47 years specializing in neurosurgery – Prof. Rochkind combines global training with cutting-edge laser and bioengineering techniques.

• Expert in minimally invasive spinal and peripheral nerve microsurgery
• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Head of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Specializes in complex disc herniations and nerve regeneration

Prof. Dr. Baran Yil brings a wealth of expertise in neurosurgery, with specialized training at Yale School of Medicine. His focus on spine surgery makes him a top choice for discectomy patients.

• Completed cerebrovascular research fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Head of the Department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach – with 26 years of experience.

• Trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international medical journals
• Performs complex disc surgeries other surgeons may avoid