Top Brain and Spine Surgeons in South Africa

Dr Puneet Girdhar is one of the most sought-after Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Puneet Girdhar is part of:

• Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA)
• AO Alumni, Switzerland
• AO Spine
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)

Certifications :

• Spine fellow with Mr. Sashin Ahuja, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, U.K.
• Clinical & Bioskills training on MITLIF with Dr. Mun Wai Yue, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
• Articular surface arthroplasty fellow with Dr.Thomas Seibel, Knappschafts Krankenhaus, Puttlingen, Germany
• AO trauma fellowship with Dr. Wade Smith, Denver Health Colorado, USA

Qualifications :

• MBBS
• MS
• MCh (Ortho.)

Hospital Address :

BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Puneet Girdhar

• The medical expertise of Dr. Puneet Girdhar is in Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery
• Dr. Puneet Girdhar specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of neck and back spinal diseases using advanced minimally invasive procedures.
• Member of Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA), AO Alumni, Switzerland, AO Spine, and Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
• Nerve root blocks, Facetal injections, and Epidural infiltrations are some of the non-surgical pain relief treatments he is familiar with.
• Spine fellow with Mr. Sashin Ahuja, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, U.K. and Clinical & Bioskills training on MITLIF with Dr. Mun Wai Yue, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
• Articular surface arthroplasty fellow with Dr.Thomas Seibel, Knappschafts Krankenhaus, Puttlingen, Germany and AO trauma fellowship with Dr. Wade Smith, Denver Health Colorado, USA
• Professional qualifications are MBBS, MS & M.Ch (Ortho.)

Dr S K Rajan is one of the foremost Spine Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. S K Rajan is part of:

• North American Spine Society - NASS
• American Association Of Neurological Surgeons - AANS
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India - MISSI
• Neurological Surgeons Society of India - NSSI
• Association of Surgeons of India - ASI

Certifications :

• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
• Fellow in Spine Surgery

Qualifications :

• MS
• MCh
• MBBS

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. S K Rajan

• Dr. Rajan’s areas of clinical focus includes Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Spine Surgery (for slipped discs, canal stenosis), Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Anomalies like Atlantoaxial Dislocations/fractures, Spinal Fractures – including cementing (Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty), Endoscopic Spine Surgery (for slipped discs and tumors), Spinal Deformity correction (Kyphosis and Scoliosis), Spinal Tumors – including keyhole tumor removal, Disc replacement (Artificial Disc Placements), and Spinal Tuberculosis & Discitis.
• His repertoire includes both open and minimally invasive spine surgeries (Fusions as well as Motion Preservation Surgeries) on a variety of congenital, degenerative, scoliotic (deformity), traumatic and infective problems of the whole spine.
• Dr. Rajan is an AO International Certified Spine Surgeon, uses Robotic O-Arm Neuro-Navigation in every single spine procedure he performs.
• Dr. Rajan is one of very few spine surgeons in the country performing the minimally invasive (keyhole spine surgery) types of procedures.
• He has, to his credit, an accomplishment of more than 3000 surgeries including some of the most complex spine cases and cases complicated by other surgeons.
• Dr. Rajan holds esteemed 3 membership of North American Spine Society & World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies of USA, and NSI, ASSI, NSSI, NSSAI, MISSI
• Dr Rajan is regularly invited to give talks at Regional & International level scientific meetings and authored a number of publications – both articles in national-international journals as well as book chapters. He has been well-recognized for various awards such as ‘AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN SPINE SURGERY’ at the Global Healthcare Excellence Awards at New Delhi

Dr. Akin Akakin is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Akin Akakin is part of:

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Certifications :

• Turkish Brain Research Society: "Brain Research Award" "Examination of angiogenic potential differences of AVM tissue in corneal angiogenesis model of rat, In human AVM tissue alone and human AVM treated with gamma-knife ", 2006 Synthes Neurosurgery Fellow of UF Florida 2010
• SSCD Association award for best 15 papers 2010
• Academia Euroasia Neurochirurgica Academy Award, Mumbai, India, 2011
• FSM Hospital Academy Award 2011

Qualifications :

• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery - Specialization
• Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy Doctorate Program - International Education

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Akin Akakin

• Dr. Akakin's He has a specific interest in spinal, nerves, and brain-related diseases and tumours
• Popularly performed procedures by Dr. Akin are Hypoxia in the Brain, Head Trauma, Sciatica, Vertigo, Lumbar Fracture, Glial Tumor, Neck shift & stuck, Brain Tumors, Herniated disc, Lumbar mass, Skull Traumas, Joint Calcification, and many others.
• Dr. Akin Akakin is a well-known and experienced Turkish neurologist.
• His master's thesis focused on the effects of gamma knife and embolization therapy.
• He has presented and published numerous well-researched studies at Turkish and international conferences and journals.
• He has also been on a number of TV shows, news stations, and other publications.
• Dr. Akin is a member of several prestigious organisations, including the Turkish Neurological Society.
• Dr. Akin has received numerous awards in such a short time and has remained at the forefront of scientific achievements.
• SSCD award, FSM hospital award, and Eurasian Academy of Neurological Surgery award are among his brain research honours.

Dr. Pritam Majumdar is one of the most skillful Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 8 years of experience.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pritam Majumdar is part of:

• International Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Society
• International Neuromodulation Society
• International Epilepsy Society

Certifications :

• Fellowship in Movement Disorders
• Fellowship in clinical Neuromodulation therapies
• Fellowship in clinical research on Deep Brain Stimulation therapy (DBS)
• Fellowship in clinical research on Spinal Cord Stimulation therapy and chronic pain to paraplegia

Qualifications :

• PhD - Functional Neurosciences

Medical Expertise of Dr. Pritam Majumdar

• Dr. Pritam specializes in the field of Neuromodulation therapies
• Popularly performed areas of expertise include Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal cord Stimulation, Sacral nerve stimulation, Epidural Stimulation, Vagus nerve stimulation, Peripheral nerve stimulation, High cervical stimulation for restoring consciousness.
• Dr. Pritam has conducted extensive research in Neuromodulation therapies.
• He is a pioneer in the field of Neuromodulation therapies, having established them in a number of other countries.
• He has conducted a wide collection of incredible research projects
• Dr. Pritam is a certified movement disorders analyst at the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Society
• Extending his credentials, he has also obtained memberships of the International Neuromodulation Society, and the International Epilepsy society.

• APJ Abdul Kalam Health Excellence Award in 2021
• Times Health Icon 2022 by Telangana Health Minister Mr. Harish Rao
• Gold Medalist for securing distinction in all the subjects of MBBS from PIMS Management
• Gold Medalist for being the best outgoing student in the batch 2004-2005 at PIMS
• Gold Medalist for scoring the highest score in MBBS, given by Andhra Pradesh Medical Council
• Other reputed Gold medals such as Kumari M. Jayalakshmi Memorial Gold Medal, Dr. T. Saroja Murthy Memorial Gold Medial, and others.

Dr. Baris Metin is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Baris Metin is part of:

• EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Society Board Member
• Board Member of The Therapeutic Brain Mapping and Neurotechnology Association

Certifications :

• European Neurology Association Equivalency, 2010

Qualifications :

• Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
• Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Neurology, 2009
• Belgium Ghent University -Ph.D., 2013

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Baris Metin

• Dr. Baris’s medical interest lies in Memory Disorders, Functional Neuroimaging, Epilepsy, Electroencephalography, and Headaches and Sleep Disorders.
• His popularly performed treatments are Parkinson's Disease Treatment, Epilepsy Treatment, Stroke Treatment, Neuromuscular Disorders, Headache Management, Spinal Disorders Encephalopathies Fibromyalgia Treatment hydrocephalus Spasticity Herniated Disc Vertigo/Dizziness Otoneurology Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Vascular Brain Diseases
• Prof.Dr. Barş METN is a well-known Neurologist with more than 7 years of experience.
• He conducted rigorous neuroimaging research during the time of his studies.
• He has collaborated with a number of prestigious universities, including Uskudar University, Istinye University, and Ghent University.
• Dr. Baris has published multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications in both national and international journals.
• Dr. Baris has been a frequent speaker at a variety of seminars, conferences, meetings, and papers.

Dr. Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Qualifications :

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - Neurosurgery (Brain and Nerve Surgery) Clinic - Specialist Training, 1991
• George Washington University Faculty of Medicine Chair of Neurosurgery - Skull Base Surgery and Microneurosurgery, 1994
• Osaka City University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Chair - Skull Base Surgery and Microneurosurgery, 1994
• Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Anatomy Department - Anatomy Doctorate Education, 2004

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Professor Mustafa Bozbuga

• Dr. Mustafa Bozbuğa performs all surgeries in the practice of Brain and Nerve Surgery
• He is specialized in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology (Tumor Surgery), Neurovascular Surgery (Brain Vascular Surgery: Aneurysm), Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery (Spinal Cord Tumors, Vascular Malformations, Spinal Narrow Canal Disease, Waist and neck hernias.
• Prominent neurosurgeon with over 30 years of practise.
• He has a doctorate in anatomy as well as a doctorate in philosophy.
• Appointed as the Founding Clinical Chief of Kartal Training and Research Hospital's 2nd Neurosurgery Clinic
• To-date, he has performed more than 700+ surgical interventions in the specialty
• He has written four books, 37 book chapters, over 200 international and national papers, and over 150 scientific presentations throughout his professional life.
• In the stream of philosophy, he has produced (9) book chapters and talks.
• Dr. Bozbua has been listed in "Who is Who in the World" since 1997, and is a member of numerous national and international professional, scientific, and social organizations.

Dr. Celal Salcini is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Qualifications :

• Prizren Science High School, 1996
• Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, 2005
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Neurology / Neurology Specialization Training, 2011

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Celal Salcini

• Dr. Celal Salcini’s is an expert of Neuromuscular Diseases, Epilepsy, and giving Teleconsultations. His medical specialities include Dementia, EEG, qEEG, EMG, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Diseases, and Parkinson's Disease
• Dr. Celal Salcini can skillfully treat the following conditions Brachial Plexus Injuries, Meningitis, Erb's Palsy, Brain Cancer, Neurosyphilis, Epilepsy, Avulsion of the Brachial Plexus, Brain stroke, Reye Syndrome, and Rupture of the Brachial Plexus
• A well-known and accomplished neurosurgeon with a long and illustrious career.
• He speaks English, Serbian, and Bosnian fluently.
• Dr. Celal has also written papers for medical journals, including one on motor nerve dysfunction in diabetic patients with symmetrical distal sensory polyneuropathy: a single nerve fibre conduction velocity investigation.
• Dr. Celal Salcini treats diseases with specialist holistic procedures and examines patients' medical histories to determine the cause of their condition.
• He determines the underlying problem before providing advanced personalised treatment based on the medical conditions of the patients. His treatments consistently produce excellent results and medical outcomes.
• He has many published articles and ongoing scientific studies in the field of neurology
  

Dr. Sitla Prasad Pathak is one of the most skillful Neurologist in Ghaziabad, India. The clinician holds more than 16 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sitla Prasad Pathak is part of:

• Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Indian Stroke Association (ISA)
• Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA)
• Movement Disorders Society of India (MDSI)

Qualifications :

• DNB
• MD
• MBBS

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, near Radisson Blu Hotel, Sector-1, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sitla Prasad Pathak

• Renowned Neurologist extensively trained in Acute Stroke Management, Epilepsy Management, DBS for patients with Parkinson's Disease and Electrophysiology
• Dr. Pathak is a master in Stroke & Interventional neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorder, Neuro Electrophysiology, and Neuromuscular disorders
• Popularly performed procedures by him are Carotid Endarterectomy, Cerebral Angioplasty, Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment, and Endovascular Coiling.
• Dr. Sitla Prasad Pathak has more than five years of experience in the field of Neurology.
• Dr. Pathak has over 500 cases of Acute Ischemic Stroke r-tpa Thrombolysis under his credit.
• Apart from his passion for Acute Stroke Management, he is also interested in Rehabilitation in these instances.
• Dr. Pathak's work has been published and presented in a variety of national and international journals and forums.
• Dr. Sitla is also an active member of various national societies & associations such as the IAN, ISA, IEA, and MDSI.

• Dr. VV Satyanarayana Medal for best outgoing student in MS General surgery (2009-12)
• Prof MRC Naidu (Gold medal) by Dr. NTR University of health sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, for the best outgoing student in Mch Neurosurgery statewide (22nd Convocation) 
• VS Ramavtar medal by Dr. NTR University of health sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh for the best outgoing student in Mch Neurosurgery (22nd Convocation) 
• He has delivered a number of presentations at regional and national conferences, including an award-winning Telangana Neuroscientists Association's inaugural first annual conference.