Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr. Vasin Sangthomprateep is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2014). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2021). Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2023).

Dr. Att Kosonsuraseni is an orthopedic surgeon. His subspecialty is orthopedic trauma.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at Phramongkutklao Hospital (2016–2019). He finished a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital (2022–2023).

Dr. Akegapon Tangmanasakul is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery.

Credentials and training: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2006). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2013). Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma, Police General Hospital (2014). Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Siriraj Hospital (2015).

Dr. Tanawat Amphansap is an orthopedic surgeon at LUX KOR Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on osteoporosis and geriatric bone disorders. Dr. Amphansap treats metabolic bone diseases and complex bone injuries in older adults. He graduated with honors from Mahidol University.

• Completed shoulder and elbow reconstruction training at Charité Berlin, Germany.
• Trained in hip reconstruction at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden.
• Specialized in metabolic bone disorders at the University of Sheffield, UK.
• Practices at LUX KOR, a private center focused on orthopedics and rheumatology.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr. Joy Worakajit is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. She provides full-scope care for the oral and craniofacial structures. She uses modern techniques and strict patient safety protocols.

Scope: Her practice includes advanced dentoalveolar surgery. She performs dental implant placement with computer guidance, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, bone grafting (autogenous or synthetic), and soft-tissue procedures. She provides orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery for deformities and malocclusion, and she treats obstructive sleep apnea. She diagnoses and removes benign cysts, tumors, and other lesions, and she performs functional reconstruction. She treats TMJ disorders and myofascial pain, including arthrocentesis. She manages maxillofacial trauma, including fractures of the mandible, midface, orbit, and zygoma, and repairs soft-tissue lacerations.

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.

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

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Soltanzadeh combines 28 years of experience of anesthesia expertise with specialized pain management training for orthopedic procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
• Specializes in complex pain management with advanced German training
• Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
• Fluent in 7 languages for seamless patient communication
• Pioneering work in ozone therapy for pain relief

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries, trained at top French institutions like Hopital de la Croix Rousse.

• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch (TOTBID)
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS – international societies for limb salvage
• Over 27 years of experience of expertise in orthopedic oncology and trauma
• Performs complex joint replacements and pediatric orthopedic procedures

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive orthopedic techniques at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of Romania's Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements and ligament reconstructions
• Handles complex traumatic and oncological orthopedic cases
• Advocate for patient-centered, modern treatment approaches
• Skilled in arthroscopic procedures for joint injuries

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Specializes in arthroscopic surgery and complex fractures – Dr. Serban provides tailored solutions for bone and joint injuries at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Focuses on preventing long-term complications
• High success rate in musculoskeletal care
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical fracture management

Dr. Victor Alfaro leads Podoactiva and Quirónsalud's Podiatry and Biomechanical Centre, specializing in foot health with 22 years of experience of experience.

• Developed the innovative 3D Scan Sport Podoactiva system
• Podiatrist for CAI Zaragoza basketball club
• Expert in sports podiatry and biomechanical corrections
• Recipient of multiple national innovation awards
• Lecturer at top Spanish universities