Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction – Dr. Goldman brings expertise from Hadassah Medical Center and New York's Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience of experience
• Expert in Ilizarov method for complex limb reconstruction
• Treats both pediatric and adult cases of scoliosis
• Member of North American Society for Limb Lengthening

Dr. Shreder specializes in robotic spine surgery and complex spinal deformities at Hadassah Medical Center, with over 26 years of experience of experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive robotic spine procedures
• Focuses on spinal tumors and pediatric deformities
• Trained at top institutions including Hebrew University and Cornell Weill
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists
• Published researcher and associate professor in vertebrology

Dr. Ram (Rami) Palti is an orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon. He has over 20 years of experience at the Hand Surgery Unit of Sheba Medical Center. He focuses on reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies and deformity correction. He also performs complex microsurgery, nerve repair, and tendon reconstruction.

He earned his MD from Tel Aviv University. He completed an orthopedic residency at Sheba Medical Center. He completed fellowships in Upper Extremity Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and in Hand, Elbow and Peripheral Nerve Surgery at Royal North Shore Hospital. He also received advanced training in congenital upper limb surgery at Westmead Children’s Hospital.

He is a certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute. He consults for the Israeli Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department and advises legal and government bodies. His practice emphasizes precise microsurgery with functional rehabilitation.

Dr. Boaz Liberman, MD, is an orthopedic oncologist and sarcoma surgeon for adults and children. He directs the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and serves as Vice Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. His focus is limb-sparing cancer surgery with functional reconstruction. He performs complex joint reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, MRgFUS, and reconstruction after bone metastases.

Education and training: MD, Tel Aviv University. Orthopedic surgery residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and in Orthopedic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor at Tel Aviv University. Memberships include the Israel Medical Association, Israel Orthopedic Association, AATB, and EATB. He also serves on national advisory committees. His research covers bone and soft tissue sarcomas, serum markers, imaging-guided therapies, MRI arthrography, and the biomechanics of bone treated with MRgFUS.

Founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002 – Dr. Acaroglu specializes in scoliosis with over three decades of expertise.

• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society and EuroSpine
• Clinical research fellowship at Columbia University, USA
• Lecturer at Hacettepe University until 2009
• ECFMG and AO Spine-certified

Associate Professor Savash Chomlek specializes in pain management and anesthesia, leveraging over 76 years of experience of expertise in the field.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with specialized training
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice for advanced techniques
• Member of World Academy of Pain Medicine United
• Extensive research in pain management and anesthesia

Dr. Sutantavibul specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained in advanced techniques across Thailand, South Korea, and Japan.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Thailand's leading Ramathibodi Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic techniques for less scarring and faster recovery
• Performs vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for spinal fractures
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with residency at top Thai hospital

Associate Professor Adil Turan brings trauma research expertise from Denver Health Hospital to complex orthopedic cases at Medical Park Antalya.

• 17 years of experience specializing in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology – Dr. Filibeli brings 17 years of experience of experience to complex cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and complex trauma cases
• Residency at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patients

Prof. Kesmezacar specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with extensive experience in complex cases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at Cornell's Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Western Ontario
• Published 20+ research papers on shoulder instability and rotator cuff tears
• Over 26 years of experience of focused orthopedic surgery experience
• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty

Dr. Ersin Sahin specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, offering a holistic approach to orthopedic care at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring mobility and reducing pain through evidence-based methods
• Uses therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and advanced equipment
• Collaborates with orthopedic surgeons and neurologists for comprehensive care

Specializes in knee, shoulder, and hip surgeries with over 27 years of experience of experience at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expert in joint replacements and soft tissue tumor treatments
• Skilled in pediatric orthopedic and hand surgeries
• Trained at Akdeniz University's renowned orthopedics department
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques like MAKOplasty

Specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic joint surgery – Dr. Kasman focuses on precise techniques for faster recovery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology with years of specialized practice
• Expert in arthroplasty, sports injuries, and tendon repairs
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Skilled in both adult and pediatric orthopedic conditions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Specializing in pediatric orthopedics and trauma – Dr. Yahsi combines expertise in arthroplasty and hand surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Lead orthopedic surgeon with hands-on experience in complex pediatric cases
• Trained at Istanbul Şişli Etfal – a top Turkish orthopedic center
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Skilled in multidisciplinary treatment planning for diverse orthopedic conditions

Graduated from Catholic University of Korea Medical School, full-time graduate of Seoul National University Hospital, full-time professor at Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, former director of orthopedic surgery at Iraq Peacekeeping Division (Zaytun Unit)
Former) Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Yangju Hospital
Former) Professor of the Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
Former) Director of the Joint Center at Gangdong Tenton Hospital
Former) Director of Han Groo Orthopedic Surgery
Former) Choi Woo-jin, Director of Orthopedic Spine/Joint Center
a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society
a full member of the Korean Hip Association

Prof. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe, with a Harvard fellowship in spinal procedures.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society
• Published 47 international peer-reviewed articles
• Fellowship-trained at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in advanced pain management techniques at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with published research on pain relief.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice since 2017
• Published multiple studies on bone metastasis and atypical fractures
• Specializes in ultrasound-guided interventions for spine and hip pain