Discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery – Dr. Sandal trained under Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and completed advanced studies at the University of Wisconsin.

• Nearly two decades of experience in neurosurgery
• Expertise in complex craniocervical junction procedures
• Trained in advanced skull base and cerebral bypass techniques
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Specializes in robotic spine surgery at Hadassah Medical Center – performs complex spinal procedures with precision.

• Over 26 years of experience in spinal surgery
• Expert in robotic-assisted techniques for discectomy
• Trained in pediatric vertebrology for spinal deformities
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists
• Associate professor at University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill University

Performs around 60 minimally invasive spine surgeries monthly – among Israel's top-ranked spinal surgeons by the Israeli Medical Association.

• Trained in neurosurgery across the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria
• Specializes in herniated disc treatments and scoliosis corrections
• Treats elite athletes like Olympic medalist Evgeni Plushenko
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Israeli Spine Society

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic and microsurgical discectomy techniques at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgeries
• Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using lateral microsurgical approach
• Published multiple studies on endoscopic transforaminal approaches
• Associate Professor with extensive research in spinal surgery

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).

Specialized in spinal surgery with training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center – Dr. Kaner brings advanced techniques to discectomy procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 37 years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and Scoliosis Research Society
• Associate Professor with academic contributions to neurosurgery

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Kibici focuses on techniques that reduce recovery time at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Published research on spinal subdural hematomas post-discectomy
• Extensive experience with peripheral nerve surgeries
• Academic lecturer at Altınbaş University's Neurosurgery Department

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.

Dr. Andry Key brings 52 years of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized work at Hadassah Medical Center. His focus includes complex spinal procedures like discectomy.

• Specialization in neurosurgery from Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Recipient of the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide

Dr. Yaron Berkovich is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in discectomy at Rambam Medical Center.

• Specializes in spine-related orthopedic procedures
• Experienced in treating complex spinal conditions
• Part of a leading medical center's orthopedic team

Specializes in microsurgical lumbar and cervical disc herniation treatment – Dr. Akkurt focuses on minimally invasive spine procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatment
• Performs spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries
• Treats brain and spine tumors with surgical precision

Dr. Karkucak specializes in spine surgery, including discectomies, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating waist, neck, and back hernias
• Skilled in both spine tumor and spinal fracture surgeries
• Performs advanced peripheral nerve surgeries

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation surgeries
• Focuses on advanced endoscopic techniques

Dr. Kseniuk specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery at Carolina Hospital, focusing on targeted pain relief and corrective procedures.

• Graduated from Medical University of Lviv and Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov
• Expert in surgical treatment of spine pathologies and peripheral nervous system
• Uses advanced techniques like endoscopy and microsurgery
• Specializes in corrective procedures after unsuccessful surgeries

Specializes in spine surgery with expertise in artificial disk implantation and endoscopic disc hernia removal. Works at Carolina Medical Center.

• Graduated from Medical University in Warsaw
• Completed internships in the USA, Germany, and other countries
• Author of several publications on neurosurgery