Best Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion neurosurgeons: TOP 79 doctors

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer was born in Kayseri in 1968. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. In 1997, he completed his specialization training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Dr. Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital with a thesis on "Total Knee Arthroplasty Applications and Early Results". Between 1997 and 2000, he worked as a specialist doctor at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic of the same hospital, and between 2000 and 2004, he served as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2004 and 2013, he worked as a chief resident in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital of the Ministry of Health. He became an associate professor in 2004 and worked as a lecturer at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital between 2014 and 2016. He was appointed as a full professor at Yüksek İhtisas University in 2018. Throughout his academic career, he has published numerous scientific articles. He currently works at Koru Ankara Hospital and his medical interests include:

Hip, knee, shoulder arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery, robotic knee prosthesis surgery)

Extremity traumas (fractures and muscle/tendon tears)

Orthopedic oncology surgeries

Sports injuries and arthroscopy

Hand surgery

Shoulder and elbow surgery.

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a physician specialized in the field of brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery. She graduated as the fourth-ranked student from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She obtained her title as a brain and nerve surgeon from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2001. In 2008, she became an associate professor at the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, and in 2021, she became a professor at the Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Medicine. She has contributed to numerous international publications, serving as a research and clinical fellow at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, and as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates. She speaks advanced-level English and has awards in tennis and swimming. She also pursues professional-level caricature art and medical illustration. In her 30-year career, she has performed numerous surgeries as a brain and nerve surgery specialist, particularly in spinal canal stenosis surgery, lumbar and cervical disc herniations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus surgery, and nerve compressions.

Dr. Pedro J. Delgado leads the Hand Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital. He is also the head of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery department. His team achieves high success rates in complex hand surgeries. They use advanced techniques and follow evidence-based practices.

Dr. Delgado’s service is known for its multidisciplinary approach and high standards. The team includes specialists with international fellowships and European diplomas. The department reports excellent patient outcomes. It is accredited by top medical organizations in hand surgery.

Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spine diseases. Dr. Kim earned his PhD in 2006. He completed advanced training at Chosun University Hospital, 21 Century Spine Hospital, and Anna Hospital in Germany.

Dr. Kim has served as Director at Hurisarang Spine Hospital and Sun Han Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks. Dr. Kim is a reviewer for World Neurosurgery and has received several best paper awards, including the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award.

He is a member of NASS, ISASS, AO Spine, and other professional societies. Dr. Kim is known for his work in spinal surgery innovation and education.

Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc replacement, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He was the first in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. He also developed mini and painless spinal fusion surgeries.

Dr. Lim received advanced training abroad in minimal-access spine surgery and exercise therapy. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented his work at major international symposiums. Dr. Lim holds leadership positions in the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association. His work has made a strong impact on spinal neurosurgery in Korea.

Dr. Iltae Jang is a leading neurosurgeon with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial discs, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical treatments. He serves as a professor at Korea University, Ewha Womans University, and Yonsei University. Dr. Jang has published widely in respected journals, including World Neurosurgery, Spine Journal, and the Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society.

He holds an ECFMG certificate and completed fellowships in France. Dr. Jang has served as President of Nanoori Hospital and is the founder of the Nanoori Medical Foundation. He is active in several professional societies, such as the Barun Spine Society and the Korean Neurosurgical Society. Major Korean newspapers have recognized him as a top doctor in spine disorders. Dr. Jang’s work has helped advance spinal surgery in Korea and abroad.

Dr. Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgeon who graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialization in 1997. He has worked at Cumhuriyet University, Sivas Anadolu Hospital, and Malatya Gözde Hospital.

Dr. Gurelik treats brain and spinal cord tumors, brain hemorrhages, spine diseases, and traumatic injuries to the head and spine. He is skilled in pituitary surgery, shunt and endoscopic procedures for hydrocephalus, and treatments for lumbar and neck hernias. He also manages cerebrovascular aneurysms and nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel. Dr. Gurelik is known for his high success rates and dedication to advanced neurosurgical care.

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a leading pediatric neurosurgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He focuses on brain and spinal surgery for children. He is well known for treating complex cranial and spinal malformations, brain tumors, and epilepsy in young patients.

Dr. Ozek has performed over 10,000 pediatric neurosurgical procedures. His work has achieved high success rates recognized worldwide. He has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and written several book chapters. His research has helped advance pediatric neurosurgery on a global scale.

He is an active member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Ozek has received several international awards for his work. He holds leadership roles in global pediatric neurosurgical groups and regularly attends international scientific meetings.