Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 10

NAVAPHAN VAWKLANG — sports medicine / orthopedics, Pacific Garden Hospital.

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

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

• Over 76 years 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

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.

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

Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He heads a specialized traumatology team and leads the sports injuries unit. Dr. De La Cuadra specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Expert in treating rotator cuff injuries and chronic shoulder instability.
• Serves as Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Performs ligament reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
• Works at Hospital Ruber Internacional, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Spain's top hospitals.

Dr. Naputt is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and musculoskeletal conditions, with research published on post-surgical recovery and sarcopenia.

• Completed Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital
• Published studies on irreparable fractures and sarcopenia
• Teaches orthopedic medicine to medical students and residents
• Graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University

Dr. Athip Kongklam is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He focuses on the knee, shoulder, and hip. He completed his residency at Vajira Hospital (2024). He finished subspecialty training in sports medicine at Siriraj Hospital (2025). He also completed international training at Aspetar (FIFA Centre of Excellence, Qatar), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea), Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, and in Singapore. His expertise includes ACL/PCL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He performs meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also provides fracture care.

He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2025). He completed IOC Drug in Sport (2024), AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti‑Doping (2024), and the FIMS Team Physician course (2023). He is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital and the Sports Clinic, Department of Physical Education (2025–present). He served as Team Physician at Bangkok Open 2024. He was a Sports Physician at the Ju‑Jitsu World Championship 2025 in Bangkok. His awards include TOSSM 2025 Best Paper. He presented at the HKOA 45th Annual Meeting 2025. He received the Resident’s Choice and Highest Knowledge/Performance/Attitude awards (2024). In 2023, he won the resident paper award and achieved the highest summative exam score.

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.

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.

Atip Kongklam, M.D. (License No. 55924), is an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

His advanced training includes visiting fellowships at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital in Japan and Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar. He also completed the ASEAN Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Instructional Course in Singapore and the LARS Cadaver Lab and Advanced Workshop.

Accreditations include the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, the IOC Drug in Sport Certificate, the FIMS Team Physician Development Course, and the AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course.

Clinical expertise includes arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He also treats upper extremity and peri-knee injuries, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic conditions.

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. Pongsathron Liengwattanakol is an orthopedic surgeon at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He diagnoses, treats, and performs surgery for many musculoskeletal conditions, serving local and international patients.

Education and accreditation: Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Orthopedic Surgery, Thammasat University. Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedics. Expertise: General orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive training in cardiology and internal medicine to orthopedic care at PrimeCare Bkk.

• Graduated from Siriraj Medical School at Mahidol University
• Advanced training in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in both English and Thai

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

Dr. Pirincci specializes in complex joint replacements and sports-related orthopedic surgeries at Atlas University Hospital, combining extensive research with clinical expertise.

• Published research on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia treatments
• Expert in limb lengthening and advanced prosthetic techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – Turkey's leading medical school
• Specializes in both primary and revision joint replacements

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.