Page 2 - Best Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) doctors: TOP 47 doctors

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.

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).

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan specializes in spinal cord stimulation with training under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Spine Association
• Affiliated with European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training at prestigious institutions like SB Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 22 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Key role in establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in Turkish and English
• Currently practicing at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in spinal cord stimulation at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Neurosurgery resident with 19 years of experience of experience
• Completed fellowship in spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation in Germany
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research on neuromodulation techniques

Adil Turan brings over 17 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery, with specialized training in trauma research at Denver Health Hospital.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Boasts a background in Trauma Research from Denver Health Hospital

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in orthopedics and traumatology with a focus on joint surgeries and prosthetics at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expert in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgeries
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery and hand surgery
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Shao Ming is a leading neurologist with groundbreaking research in epilepsy and neurophysiological monitoring, featured in The Journal of Neuroscience.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with postdoctoral training at Harvard and University of Texas
• Introduced propofol for Wada tests in China, enhancing surgical safety
• Author of over 50 scientific articles, including 30 in international journals
• Multiple grant recipient for epilepsy research from prestigious institutions
• Holds leadership roles in Chinese and international neurophysiological societies

Prof. Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise to spinal cord stimulation, trained at Canada's University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• 38 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained at a leading North American heart center
• Professor at Altınbaş University
• Member of European vascular surgery societies

Specializes in orthopedic surgeries with a focus on sports-related injuries and joint prostheses at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expertise in limb lengthening and complex joint replacements
• Published research on hip prosthesis and acetabular revisions

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in spinal cord stimulator procedures at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses led by Dr. Mehmet Zileli
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Attended European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Functional Neurosurgery

Specializes in ultrasound-guided spinal injections at Central Hospital – precise delivery for optimal spinal cord stimulator outcomes.

• Honor graduate from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Trained in advanced injection techniques at Istanbul Physical Medicine Research Hospital
• Provides comprehensive rehabilitation protocols post-SCS implantation
• Expertise in PRP and prolotherapy for enhanced recovery

Specializes in functional neurosurgery, including spinal cord stimulator procedures, with extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques.

• Associate Professor with a focus on spinal surgery and pain management
• Published multiple studies on spinal cord injuries and treatments
• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical spine procedures
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Romero Imbroda is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology and President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology, specializing in advanced neurological treatments.

• Head of Neurology Units at Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals
• Lecturer at the University of Granada with a focus on neurology
• Author of numerous national and international scientific publications
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions and treatments

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord stimulators. He combines surgical expertise with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht
• Published 32 papers on Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Samet Erinc specializes in spine surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with expertise in both pediatric and degenerative spinal conditions.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Focused on scoliosis, kyphosis, and disc herniation
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Certified in advanced spine surgery techniques

Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – specializes in orthopedic and trauma cases with a focus on spinal cord stimulator procedures.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Holds a professorship at a leading Turkish medical university
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top institutions

41 years of experience specializing in pediatric orthopedic surgery – Dr. Albiñana focuses on complex cases like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Former Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Published research on acetabular development and hip dysplasia
• Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid

Principal investigator of 100+ clinical trials in neuroscience – Dr. Arroyo leads the Neurology Department at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Head of Neurology at Quironsalud University Hospital since 2006
• Published 139 international articles in top journals like New England Journal of Medicine
• Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid
• Specializes in complex neurological interventions and research

25+ years specializing in minimally invasive spinal surgery – Dr. Kara performs advanced procedures like endoscopic spine surgery at Central Hospital.

• Specializes in cervical and lumbar endoscopic spine procedures
• Trained at Helios Clinic in Hamburg – known for spine大都
• Hundreds of spinal stimulator placements performed
• Focuses on reducing rehabilitation time after surgery