Page 2 - Best Discectomy doctors: TOP 110 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. 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.

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.

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 32 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries – Dr. Keseroglu brings advanced techniques to urological procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy
• Skilled in HOLEP surgery for prostate conditions
• Performs all types of female incontinence surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in brain and nerve procedures.

• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine-related procedures
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital

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

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery, including discectomies, with extensive training in orthopedic and trauma procedures at top Turkish hospitals.

• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Medeniyet University
• Specializes in sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery and has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology.

• Expertise in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty
• Finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 39 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for spinal conditions
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Docent Stanisław Kwiek specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures, including endoscopic discectomy at KCM Clinic.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and neurotraumatology
• Performs advanced techniques like SED-YESS lumbar endoscopy and PLDD laser decompression
• Associate professor at Medical University of Katowice's Neurosurgery Department
• Published research on predictive factors for long-term surgical outcomes

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

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu merges innovation with surgical expertise at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology since 1983
• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex spinal procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialization at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations
• Holds academic roles alongside clinical practice

Performed 2,500+ neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Bujko specializes in endoscopic spine surgery and complex brain tumor cases.

• Certified instructor in endoscopic spine surgery techniques
• Expert in both open and minimally invasive disc procedures
• Specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar discopathies
• Fluent in English, German, Russian, and Polish

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

Dr. Skuryginas specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in spinal procedures, including discectomy, at Vilnius University Hospital.

• Over 21 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal neurosurgery through EANS courses
• Works at Kardiolita Hospital and VUL Santariškių Clinics
• Passed the rigorous EANS neurosurgery exam

Prof. Imer pioneers full-endoscopic spine surgery – trained in Herne, Germany – offering minimally invasive discectomies at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 41 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery with Turkish Board certification
• Advanced training in DISC nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Fellowship at Kuopio University Hospital under renowned Finnish neurosurgeons

Assoc Prof. Dr. Guclu specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery with international training in advanced techniques.

• 23 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health
• Expert in full-endoscopic lumbar and cervical spine procedures
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal Surgery Group
• Published multiple research papers on spinal disorders