Discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Fellowship-trained in neurology and neurosurgery in Phoenix – Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena brings advanced expertise to discectomy procedures at Hospital de la Familia.

• 27 years of neurosurgical experience
• Works alongside Dr Nestor Rodriguez as a specialized neurology team
• Graduated from Universidad Autonoma of Baja California
• Considered among top neurology teams in Mexicali

Dr. Kenan Kapici brings 30 years of neurosurgical experience at leading institutions like Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital and Altınbaş University.

• Specialized in spinal surgeries, including discectomy
• Completed advanced spine surgery and microsurgery training
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• 30 years as neurosurgery specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park
• Former head of neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in spine and spinal cord surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Specializes in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and neurovascular surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Zvi directs the Spinal Surgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Trained in spine surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin
• Developed European guidelines for tiny spine surgery
• Researches biomechanics of spinal implants
• Member of American Spine Association

Dr. Tural Rajabov is a neurosurgeon. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors, CNS trauma, and hydrocephalus. He also performs endoscopic skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Training: Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Medicine (2010–2016). Internship in Neurosurgery, Innova Medical Centre, Tbilisi (2016–2018). Residency in Neurosurgery, Azerbaijan Medical University (2019–2024).

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and Azerbaijan Association of Neurosurgeons (ANEA). He is affiliated with Baku Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Dr. Abubekir Akpinar brings specialized expertise in discectomy procedures, ensuring patient-focused care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Focuses on reducing post-operative complications
• Committed to personalized treatment plans for each patient

Prof. Onat Uzumcigil specializes in spinal disorders, with a focus on surgical treatments like discectomy at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spine trauma
• Published multiple research papers on spinal surgery outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Association of Spine
• Extensive experience in post-operative pain management

Dr. Cristescu specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery, bringing precision and advanced techniques to spinal procedures at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Extensive experience in complex brain and spine conditions
• Trained in renowned hospitals in France
• Focuses on patient-centered care and excellent outcomes
• Skilled in both brain tumor removal and spinal surgery

Specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Pisutbenya focuses on reducing recovery times at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Trained in spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Expert in adult spinal deformity and cervical spine procedures
• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with advanced spinal training

Specializes in spine surgery with 35 years of experience – Ramazan Uyar focuses on lumbar and neck hernias at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Performed numerous discectomies with a focus on patient recovery
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for neurosurgery research

Dr. Musa Boztepe specializes in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery, with training from leading Turkish institutions.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery
• Completed training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in Marmara University symposiums on pediatric orthopedics

Professor Ibrahim Bayar Cinar specializes in cardiovascular surgery with fellowship training in Canada, bringing international expertise to complex cases.

• 38 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Professor at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained in endoscopic techniques at top institutions in Korea and Japan.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Performs vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and epidural steroid injections
• Uses percutaneous screw fixation for spinal stabilization
• Medical degree from Mahidol University

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including discectomies, with decades of experience at top institutions like Marmara University.

• Over 34 years performing spinal surgeries
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for spinal cord injuries
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery courses
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Works at Atlas University Hospital

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.