Best Discectomy Doctors Abroad

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

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

1,600+ spine surgeries as lead surgeon – Dr. Lechanoine specializes in minimally invasive techniques like UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).

• Over 2,500 total neurosurgical procedures performed
• European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine) certified
• Senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy
• Authored numerous scientific publications in neurosurgery

Performs a wide range of neurosurgical operations, including spine surgery, with a focus on endoscopic techniques.

• Graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw
• Gained professional experience at top neurosurgery clinics in Poland
• Long-time academic lecturer and co-author of several articles
• Member of EUROSPINE, PTNCH, and PTCHK

With 34 years in neurosurgery, Dr. Gogusgeren specializes in minimally invasive, microscope-assisted discectomies to protect patients from unnecessary harm.

• Performs secured surgeries under microscope from smaller incisions
• Follows 'first do no harm' principle strictly
• Prioritizes long-term trust with patients beyond surgery
• Available to patients at any time, even post-midnight
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Over 4,500 complex spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures
• Uses advanced techniques for herniated discs and spinal degeneration
• Trained at top international hospitals including Schulthess Klinik in Zurich
• Author of numerous scientific publications in neurosurgery

Dr. med. Sven Rogmans brings 26 years of expertise in orthopedic surgery, specializing in minimally invasive techniques and complex joint conditions at Nordwest Clinic.

• Specializes in minimally invasive endo-prosthetics of the hip joint
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery for sports injuries
• Graduated from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg, Germany
• Published numerous national and international research papers

Dr. Necdet Demir heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, specializing in spinal procedures like discectomy.

• Over 16 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading medical school
• Performs both primary and complex spinal procedures

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.

Associate professor in neurosurgery with training at the University of Wisconsin – Dr. Ucer specializes in spinal procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of neurosurgery experience, including spinal surgeries
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Spine Society
• Worked at major neurological hospitals in Istanbul

Dr. Azboy combines expertise in orthopedics with ongoing PhD research in clinical anatomy, offering a deep understanding of spinal procedures like discectomy.

• Specializes in orthopedic and traumatology with 18 years of experience
• Active member of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and European Hip Society
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Currently pursuing advanced studies in clinical anatomy at Istanbul Medipol University

15,000 operations performed – Dr. Zini specializes in orthopedic and trauma surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital, where he leads the Orthopedics Unit.

• 1,215 hip arthroscopies between 2009 and 2015
• Treats professional athletes and complex degenerative conditions
• Coordinator of Orthopedics Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital
• Author of 7 monographs and over 100 publications
• Recipient of Bellando-Randone Prize for orthopedics research

Dr. Fernando Ruiz Juretschke is a neurosurgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats brain tumors and complex spinal conditions, including glioblastoma, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Ruiz Juretschke performs specialized procedures such as endoscopic discectomies for herniated disks. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a medical hub in Spain with a team of over 100 specialists.