Best Scoliosis surgery doctors: TOP 25 doctors

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz
Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgeon | Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with extensive experience in joint replacement, sports injuries, and advanced reconstructive surgery. He treats both local and international patients in his private clinic in Istanbul and performs surgeries in leading private hospitals.

He specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder conditions, including robotic-assisted joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and complex trauma care. His practice combines modern surgical techniques with individualized treatment planning to achieve reliable functional outcomes and faster recovery.

In selected cases, Prof. Gemalmaz utilizes advanced 3D planning and patient-specific surgical guides to improve surgical precision, particularly in complex deformities and revision procedures.

He is currently a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine and previously worked at Acıbadem Health Group and Acıbadem University.

Key strengths:
Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment
Modern surgical techniques and robotic-assisted procedures
Strong experience in joint replacement and sports injuries
Clear communication with international patients
Balanced approach between surgical and non-surgical care

Prof. Dr. cagatay Ozturk leads a 'Center of Excellence' in spine surgery at Liv Spine Center, recognized by AOSpine Society.

• Head of Orthopedics & Traumatology at Istinye University
• Specializes in complex scoliosis correction techniques
• Performs surgeries internationally across 9 countries
• Professor since 2017 with extensive academic contributions

6,000+ spine surgeries performed – Dr. Hwang specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Leadheal Hospital.

• 30+ years focused exclusively on spine surgery
• Expert in endoscopic procedures and cervical artificial disc replacement
• Known for complex cases phospholipid flip-flop rates are asymmetric between lipid layers
• Recipient of multiple medical service awards
• CEO & Chief Spine Surgeon at Lead Hill Hospital

The doctor has extensive training in orthopedics and traumatology, having completed various specialized programs, including advanced arthroplasty and spinal surgery. The doctor is well-versed in hip and knee robotic replacement surgeries, with training from international and national institutions such as the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The doctor graduated from Trakya University Medical Faculty, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology. Memberships include the Turkish Medical Association and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.

Dr. Ermis specializes in scoliosis and spinal deformities, with research published in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Expertise in scoliosis development post-congenital heart surgery
• Published multiple studies on spinal surgery outcomes
• Active in orthopedic research with international presentations
• Focuses on complex spinal conditions and deformities

Specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Laohapornsvan brings innovative endoscopic techniques to scoliosis correction at Navamin 9 Hospital.

• Certified in Spinal Uniportal Endoscopic Surgery by Joimax
• Trained in XLIF and MIS-TLIF techniques by NuVasive
• Completed spine fellowships in Thailand, Japan, and South Korea
• Published researcher on endoscopic spine surgery techniques
• Member of the Đà N开通Spine Society of Thailand

Dr. Yosawat Tangtrongchit is an orthopaedic surgeon. He has subspecialty expertise in spine surgery.

He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2008). He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery from Phramongkutklao Hospital (2011–2015). He completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024–2025).

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including advanced techniques for complex urological conditions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in urology
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy
• Specializes in HOLEP surgery for prostate conditions
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

The doctor completed medical education at GATA Medical Faculty and specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. Progressing through an academic career, the doctor became an assistant professor in 2007, an associate professor in 2014, and a full professor in 2021. Since 2016, the doctor has been serving as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. Specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, trauma surgery, and joint prosthesis surgery.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Specialized in endoscopic and minimally invasive scoliosis surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• 19 years of experience in orthopedic surgery with spine specialization
• Expert in adult spinal deformity surgery
• Trained at top Thai institutions including Siriraj Hospital
• Performs cervical spine procedures alongside scoliosis corrections

Dr. Halil Can specializes in scoliosis surgery, bringing extensive expertise in spinal deformities to İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, focusing on spinal conditions
• Skilled in endoscopic and minimally invasive approaches for scoliosis
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Professor with academic contributions to neurosurgery education

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in scoliosis surgery with advanced training from Europe's top institutions. His work at Atlas University Hospital focuses on complex spinal conditions.

• Trained in advanced spinal surgery courses under Dr. Mehmet Zileli
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on spinal cord tumors and innovative surgical techniques
• Participated in European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Functional Neurosurgery

Dr. Sutantavibul specializes in minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, trained in advanced techniques across Thailand, South Korea, and Japan.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and microendoscopic spine procedures
• Performs vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty and percutaneous screw fixation
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with residency at Mahidol University

Specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery and complex spinal cases at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expertise in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgeries
• Trained at Akdeniz University, a leading medical institution
• Special focus on bone and soft tissue tumors

Specializes in scoliosis and spine surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with a focus on childhood spinal diseases.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• Expert in degenerative spine diseases and lumbar cervical disc herniation

Prof. Dr. Sevki Erdem specializes in spine surgery and deformity correction, with decades of experience treating complex spinal disorders at Central Hospital in Istanbul.

• Recognized as 'Doctor of the Year' by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Extensive expertise in scoliosis and kyphosis correction
• Trained numerous spine surgeons throughout his career
• Special focus on advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care