Best Removal of spinal cord tumor neurosurgeons: TOP 83 doctors

Education

Undergraduate Karadeniz Technical University 2001

PhD: Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery 2009

Experience

Konya Doğanhisar Başköy health center 2001-2002

Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital 2004-2010

Agri State Hospital (Compulsory service) 2010-2011

Arnavutkoy State Hospital 2011-2012

Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk EAH 2012-2014

Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital 2015-2020

Başakşehir çam Sakura City Hospital 2020-2024

In 2009, I completed my specialty training in Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and worked as a specialist doctor at Istanbul Bakırköy Sadi Konuk EAH, Kanuni EAH and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital affiliated to the University of Health Sciences. I have been working in the field of pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years. In 2024, I started to work as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery.

Scientific Membership

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Membership
Pediatric Neurosurgery Group Membership
Turkish Medical Association

Medical Intrests

• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Neurooncological Surgery
• Spina Bifida and Congenital Anomalies
• Hydrocephalus
• Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• Education/Academic Experience
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• 2004 medical doctor, University of Athhens
• 2009 doctoral thesis in Germany: trigeminocardiac reflex in transsphenoidal surgery
• 2008-2009 Research Fellow in minimally invasive lab, Rainbow and Babies Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
• 2013 board certified in Neurosurgery in Bayern, Germany
• 2013-2015 Clinical Fellowship in neurosurgical Oncology and spine surgery, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, USA
• 2015-2016 Clinical Fellowship in skull base surgery, LSUHSC, Louisiana

Professional Experience

• 2013-2015 Clinical Fellowship in neurosurgical Oncology and spine surgery, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, USA
• 2015-2016 Clinical Fellowship in skull base surgery, LSUHSC, Louisiana
• 2016-2018 attending neurosurgeon, imland Klinik Rendsburg, Germany
• 2019 associete in American Medical Institute
• 2021-2023 Head of Neurosurgery, Royal Artemis Hospital, Paphos
• 2023- Head of Neurosurgery, German Medical Institute, Limassol

Certification&Courses

• February 4-7, 2015 - 13th Annual Masters Course in Skull Base Surgery, Tampa FL
• November 14-15, 2014 - Approaches for Brain Tumor and Vascular Neurosurgery, Hands-On Course, Tampa FL
• July 19, 2014 - Radiofrequency-Targeted Vertebral Augmentation with the StabiliT System, Tampa, FL
• March 1, 2014 - Complications in Complex Spine Surgery, Avoidance and Management, Medtronic, Tampa FL
• February 21-22, 2014 - Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Navigation, Tampa FL
• January 2014 - Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty, Tampa FL
• January 27, 2012 - Microscopic and endoscopic approaches to the skull base, Hands-On Course, IRCAD, Strasbourg
• May 27-29, 2010 - 2nd Baltic Sea 2010-International Hands-On Course on Full HD Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Greifswald
• February 4-5, 2010 - Neurosurgical Management of Pituitary Tumors, Tuebingen
• January 10, 2010 - Operative Techniques on degenerative lumbar spine, Hands-On Course, Munich

Dr. Eli Ashkenazi is a spinal neurosurgeon based in Israel with over 20 years of experience, specializing in lumbar and cervical spine diseases management. He is the founder and head of the Israel Spine Center at Assuta Hospital and has authored over 50 papers on spine conditions treatment. He holds a degree in general medicine from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, specialty in neurosurgery from Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem, and has completed training in spinal surgery from Montefiore Medical Center. He is a member of numerous neurological, neurosurgical, and spine societies.

Head of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department

Professor Stefano Boriani is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and author of unique surgical staging system of spinal tumors and tumor resection techniques. He has performed over 3,000 surgical procedures, written over 430 research articles, and invented a carbon fiber system for tumor reconstruction. He is also a professor at the Post-Graduate School of Orthopaedics at the University of Bologna, and a honorary member of several spine societies. He is also the founder of a non-profit association in Mozambique which supports medical activities and trains local surgeons.

Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).

His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.

Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Budach *Prof. Dr.med. Volker Budach

He completed his medical studies at the University of Essen and was appointed to the Department of Radiotherapy at the Charité Hospital in Berlin in 1993. He successfully headed this department until 2022, with almost 40 years of professional and 30 years of managerial experience. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Budach, numerous clinical studies were conducted, especially in the therapy of head and neck tumors. Along with other tumors such as sarcomas, bronchial carcinomas and breast carcinomas, which are his clinical and scientific focus. Prof. Dr. Budach founded and for many years jointly directed the comprehensive cancer center at the Charité. In addition to his function as director of the clinic, he also headed the Charité Center 14, which combined the topics of imaging and oncology. Prof. Budach was President of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) and President of its congress. At the EORTC, he headed the head and neck tumour group for many years. He is the author of numerous important papers on the optimisation of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of head and neck tumours. After 30 years of leading the clinic, Prof. Dr. Budach decided to transfer his experience in radiation oncology to the RadioOnkologie Vosspalais clinic. Prof. Dr. Budach is a member of the professional associations DEGRO, ESTRO, ASTRO.

Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, where his team performs around 1,000 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually. His approach combines years of experience with the latest technological innovations to ensure patients receive the most effective treatments available. Specializing in spinal surgeries (including cervical, dorsal, and lumbar procedures), Dr. Borghesi utilizes both posterior and anterior techniques to help patients regain mobility and relieve pain. Throughout his career, he has successfully performed over 4,500 complex surgeries, offering life-changing solutions for patients with challenging cranial and spinal conditions.

For brain tumor removal, he and his team employ advanced video-micro-surgical techniques, including the use of a digital microscope with 4K 3D imaging, which allows for enhanced precision and minimal invasiveness. Patients suffering from conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, facial spasms, and tumors of the posterior cranial fossa can benefit from Dr. Borghesi’s expertise in minimally invasive surgery, having treated over 400 cases with innovative techniques.

• Spinal Surgery: Expert in performing complex spinal surgeries (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) using the latest methods to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal degeneration, and more.
• Brain Tumor Removal: Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery for the removal of extensive tumors using cutting-edge 3D orbital camera technology.
• Trigeminal Neuralgia: Successfully treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve disorders with minimally invasive techniques, providing relief for patients with less recovery time.
• Colloid Cyst Removal: The doctor specializes in complex surgeries to remove this benign but very rare tumor.

Dr. Borghesi has trained in various top-tier international hospitals, learning from the best to provide high-quality care to his patients:

• Spinal Unit at Schulthess Klinik in Zurich
• École de Chirurgie in Paris, specializing in skull base and spinal surgeries
• Brain Institute at the University of Florida, specializing in microsurgical brain procedures
• Microsurgical Laboratory at the University of Arkansas, with a focus on lumbar degenerative disorders

He is the author of numerous scientific publications in national and international journals and volumes. In 1997 he was consultant of the "Medical Review" Journal.

Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

• Dr. Yu-mi Ryang specializes in innovative spinal cord tumor removal techniques.
• Uses minimally invasive surgery, intraoperative monitoring, and microsurgical methods.
• Experienced with spinal neuronavigation and laser tumor ablation.
• International practice in Germany, integrating global advancements in neurosurgery.
• Holds Neurosurgery Oncology Certificate from the German Society of Neurosurgery.
• Member of AOSpine and the German Society for Spine Surgery.
• Offers online consultations for remote and international patients.
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating communication with diverse patients.

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.

Chief Oncologist, Specialist in the treatment of tumors of the different localizations

Dr. X has a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University, India and a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University, India. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Examination and is a member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Bangalore Oncology Group, and Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology.