Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Dr. Ram Palti is an orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies and complex deformity correction. Dr. Palti is a consultant to the Israeli Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department. He also serves as a certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute.

• Completed specialist fellowships at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and Royal North Shore Hospital.
• Performs complex microsurgery, nerve repair, and pediatric tendon reconstruction.
• Treats rare conditions like syndactyly and symbrachydactyly using precise microsurgical techniques.
• Practices at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th among the world's best hospitals in 2026.

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. 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

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

Specializing in pediatric orthopedics, Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip dislocations and developmental dysplasia at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures
• Skilled in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Handles sports injuries with specialized techniques
• Focuses on pediatric orthopedic cases

Specializes in deformity and lengthening surgery – Dr. Sahiner performs complex orthopedic corrections at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in arthroscopic surgeries for knee, shoulder, and ankle
• Skilled in knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis procedures
• Treats both adult and pediatric trauma cases
• Special focus on sports-related injuries

Dr. Khumchum specializes in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management, using advanced techniques like robotic gait training and ultrasound-guided interventions.

• Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine
• Expert in stroke recovery and geriatric rehabilitation
• Skilled in interdisciplinary patient-centered care
• Published research on diabetic neuropathy assessment
• Lecturer and mentor in rehabilitation medicine

Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine with expertise in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management – Dr. Tundamrongpong specializes in functional recovery after injuries.

• Skilled in robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training
• Expert in ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Provides comprehensive patient-centered care with interdisciplinary teams

Dr. Khunnarong specializes in pain management and neurorehabilitation, helping patients recover from stroke and spinal cord injuries at Police General Hospital.

• Expert in interventional rehabilitation techniques
• Trained in sports rehabilitation and dry needling
• Active in teaching and supervising rehabilitation practices
• Member of Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Professor Cheng Biao is Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor of Orthopedics at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He specializes in complex joint disease and sports trauma. His focus areas are arthroplasty and arthroscopy.

Scope includes knee and hip arthroplasty, meniscectomy, and rotator cuff, ACL, and Bankart repair. He also treats DDH, patellar and shoulder instability, axial spondyloarthritis, Kashin–Beck disease, and major‑joint osteoarthritis.

He is Deputy Head of the Arthroscopy Group, Shanghai Medical Doctor Association, and a founding member of the Chinese Shoulder & Elbow Collaborative. His awards include the Shanghai Medical Science & Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award. He also serves as an international medical expert at the Shanghai World International Medical Center.

Specializes in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, integrating advanced rehabilitation techniques.

• Expert in Western Dry Needling and electrodiagnostic studies
• Board-certified in rehabilitation medicine with ongoing Ph.D. in clinical sciences
• Conducts clinical research in rehabilitation and pain management
• Teaches medical students and residents in rehabilitation medicine
• Honored for e-poster presentation at MDCU Congress 2023

Specializes in arthroscopic knee surgeries and joint replacements with 34 years of experience of orthopedic experience at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy procedures
• Performs advanced arthroscopic debridement and microfracture techniques
• Handles complex joint replacements and trauma cases

Specializes in complex foot and ankle conditions, including valgus deformity correction, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis treatment and spinal canal stenosis
• Skilled in knee and hip prosthesis procedures
• Addresses heel spurs and coccyx pain effectively
• Experienced in shoulder and knee problem management

Dr. Camilo Escobar is a sports medicine physician in Medellín, Colombia. He has a strong clinical background. He focuses on functional assessment and personalized exercise plans.

He uses functional tests to measure physical capacity and guide treatment. He cares for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and active individuals. He works with physiotherapists, orthopedists, nutritionists, and trainers to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.

He has worked as a physician in several institutions. He has also served as a sports medicine delegate at multiple sporting events.

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Thanapol Wangrattanapranee is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, microsurgery, and orthopedic trauma.

He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from Khon Kaen University in 2012. He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2019. He then completed a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at the same institution in 2020.