Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 11

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.

The doctor is a highly regarded specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, currently serving as the Head of the Traumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, the doctor possesses extensive expertise in sports traumatology, knee and shoulder surgery, and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. The doctor has provided medical care to the Spanish National Swimming Team since 1996 and serves as an editor for the European journal KSST.

Recognized for excellence in musculoskeletal injury treatment and degenerative joint conditions, the doctor is an active member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, and has received awards for outstanding clinical research.

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.

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.

Dr. Marek Aleksander Synder is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He focuses on restoring mobility through non-surgical care and minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgery. He earned his PhD in 2020 for research on Perthes disease.

He is part of the medical team at the Central Teaching Hospital (CKD) in Łódź. He performs surgeries at Księży Młyn Medical Center, Salve Hospital, and the Hospital in Brzeziny.

Clinical scope includes shoulder, hip, knee, pelvic, and groin pain. He treats osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. He treats fractures, spinal injuries, and general trauma, as well as overuse conditions such as tennis elbow, heel spurs, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Michał Przybył is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He studied at the Medical University of Łódź and Clark University.

He focuses on minimally invasive joint surgery. He has many years of experience in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. He also performs total hip and knee replacement and complex ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL, ATFL).

In-office ultrasound (USG) allows immediate diagnosis and guides treatment. He treats osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, spine and shoulder conditions, strains, and bunion (hallux) problems. He sees patients in Łódź.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Professor Marek Zbigniew Synder is a senior specialist in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal traumatology. He has decades of clinical, research, and academic experience. He earned his PhD in 1982. He completed his DSc (habilitation) in 1993. He became Professor of Medicine in 1998. He served as Regional Consultant in Orthopedics and Traumatology for the Łódź Voivodeship.

Clinical focus: pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening, joint replacement (arthroplasty), and tendon surgery. He also performs in‑office, high‑resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound (USG) for precise diagnosis.

Academic output and mentoring: trained over 20 specialists. Co‑author of textbooks for orthopedic surgeons. Author or co‑author of about 400 scientific papers in Polish and international journals.

Specialist in musculoskeletal injuries at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on precise diagnosis and effective treatment plans.

• Over of experience in orthopedics
• Expert in managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Dr. Meushar leads the bone cancer treatment team at Rambam Medical Center – a key center for complex orthopedic oncology cases.

• Specializes in bone cancer treatment and surgeries
• Head of the Orthopedics Department at Rambam
• Focuses on advanced and complex orthopedic oncology cases

Dr. Yaron Berkovich specializes in scoliosis and knee replacements at Rambam Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility.

• Focuses on surgical correction of spinal deformities
• Experienced in complex knee replacement surgeries
• Dedicated to improving patient mobility and posture
• Provides personalized care for spinal and knee conditions

Dr. Thawat Prasitathikun, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon. He diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders.

He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His expertise includes bone and joint conditions, fractures, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and trauma. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered orthopaedic care.

Specialist in endoprosthetics – Dr. Dekel focuses on joint replacement surgeries at Assuta Medical Center.

• Board-certified orthopedist
• Expertise in advanced joint replacement techniques
• Works with modern prosthetic implants

Specialist in endoprosthetics – Dr. Mi works exclusively on joint replacement for arthrosis at Assuta Medical Center.

• Orthopedist-traumatologist focusing on arthrosis treatment
• Expert in implanting artificial joints (endoprosthetics)
• Access to advanced surgical techniques

1,700+ joint replacements performed – Dr. Kalganov is a leading orthopedic surgeon at Assuta Medical Center specializing in hip and knee procedures.

• Performs around 280 surgeries annually
• Heads the Orthopedics Department at Assuta Medical Center
• Trained at Tel Aviv University and The Royal London Hospital
• Member of the European Orthopaedic Research Society