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During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus

KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011

Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine

2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital

 

AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;

Spine Surgery

Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)

Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)

Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)

Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)

Spine Tumors

Nerve Compression

Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries

Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation

Brain Hemorrhages

Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)

Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)

Congenital Anomalies

Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.

Professor Dr. Gökmen
General Surgeon

EDUCATION

• 1994: Bursa Uludağ University - Faculty of Medicine, MD
• 2000: Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization, MS

EXPERTISE

• Gastric Bypass / RNY
• Mini Gastric Bypass / MGB
• Gastric Sleeve / Fundectomy
• Gastric Banding / Bariatric Surgeries
• Gastroscopic Procedures
• Gastric Balloon Placement
• Gastric Elipse Balloon
• Gastric Botox
• Sad-S Surgery
• Distalization of RYGB
• Hernia Repair
• First and Only Operator in Turkey

TRAINING AND COURSES

• Master of Surgery:
  • Temple University School of Medicine - Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Courses
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Courses (2012)
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Advanced Colorectal Surgery Courses (2012)
  • Case Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Courses (2014)
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Surgery Course (2015)

MEMBERSHIPS

• UTACD: Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• TSCRS: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• TSA: Turkish Surgical Association

NUMBER OF CASES

• Experience of over 40,000 surgical cases in 29 years, including:
  • 20,000 Bariatric Surgeries
  • Approximately 107+ Laparoscopic Colon Resections
  • Approximately 100+ Laparoscopic Total Gastric Resections
  • Approximately 1,150+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies
  • Approximately 780+ Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,200+ Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,550+ Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies

Assoc. Dr. İsmail Gülşen is a distinguished neurosurgeon serving at Lokman Hekim Van Hospital in Turkey. With extensive expertise in advanced brain and spine surgery, he has contributed significantly to the field through innovative techniques and patient-focused care. Dr. Gülşen specializes in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions, offering cutting-edge surgical interventions. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his continuous pursuit of medical advancements and personalized treatment strategies. For further details on his qualifications and professional achievements contact lokman hekim health group.

Spinal Neurosurgeon, Professor of Charles University.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a reputed Neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience, specializing in Spine Surgery. He has an MD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, a Diploma from The Thai Board of Neurosurgery, and a Fellowship from Temple University Hospital. He is fluent in both English and Thai.

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Dr. Kim HS is a member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurosurgical Spine Society, and other professional societies. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive spine surgery and procedures, HNP (Herniated Nucleus Pulposus) lumbar cervical, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal disease. He obtained his PhD in 2006, and has trained at Chosun University Hospital, 21 Century Spine Hospital, Anna Hospital, and various other hospitals. He is fluent in English and Korean, and is an adjunct professor of the Medical College of the Chosun University. He has published multiple textbooks and articles, and is a journal reviewer of World Neurosurgery and Korean Neurological Society.

Dr. Lim JH is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He has trained overseas, presented at Symposiums, and published numerous articles.

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The clinical results and radiological findings of cervical spine laminoplasty using mini-open door technique and the factors influencing the outcome. 

Kim SH, Kim ES, Eoh W, Jang IT, Choi SE.

Dr. Jang IT is a professor of Korea University, Ewha Womans University, and Yonsei University with extensive experience in spinal surgery. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial discs, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He has published numerous articles in journals such as World Neurosurg., Biomed Res Int., Clin Neurol Neurosurg., J Korean Neurosurg Soc., Korean J Spine., Spine J., and J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg. He has won many awards and is a member of various professional societies.

Dr. Aşkın Şeker is a highly respected Neurosurgeon with 23+ years of experience and numerous awards and achievements. He has interests in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, functional neurosurgery, movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia and endoscopic surgeries. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and has 47 articles published in SCI international journals, papers presented in 33 international scientific meetings, 10 articles in national journals, and wrote chapters for 2 international books.