Page 16 - Best orthopedists: TOP 328 doctors

Dr. Murat Toygar Guler is a surgeon in orthopedics and otolaryngology (ENT). He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University. He provides surgical and non-surgical care for musculoskeletal disorders.

Expertise: trauma surgery; knee, hip, and shoulder disorders; spinal deformities and herniated discs; sports injuries; pediatric orthopedics.

Experience: Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic; Zonguldak Caycuma and Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospitals; Private Atlas, Lokman Hekim, Medipol University Pendik, and Aksu Goztepe Hospitals. Known for precision and a patient-focused approach.

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Dr. Hayrettin Kesmezacar is an orthopaedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He joined the hospital in 2013 and holds a current appointment from 2024. His clinical focus includes shoulder and elbow surgery, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, and orthopaedic trauma.

He became Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty in 2011. He was appointed Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in 2006. His training includes residency and fellowship at Cerrahpaşa in 1997 and 2000. He completed visiting fellowships at Cornell HSS in 2004 and Western Ontario/LHSC in 2009. He holds a CRA certificate from Oxford College (2024). As of 2024, he serves as a CRA at Mount Sinai Hospital ICU Research (iCORE).

He has peer-reviewed publications in J Shoulder Elbow Surg, Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, Arthroscopy, and others. His work includes a 22.4-year follow-up study on displaced supracondylar humerus fractures. He also reported 6-year outcomes for hallux valgus.

Dr. Jirachai Pisutbenya is a spine surgeon. He specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. He also treats adult spinal deformity and cervical spine disorders.

Accreditations: MD, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University (2007). Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2014). Spinal Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2018).

Dr. Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an orthopedic surgeon focused on spine care. He specializes in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, percutaneous screw fixation, epidural steroid injection, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery.

Education and fellowships: 2006: Medical degree, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok. 2015: Residency in orthopedic surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital. 2022: Fellowship in spine surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital. 2023: Fellowship in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, Seoul Sangyero Hospital, South Korea. 2023: Minimally invasive and microendoscopic spine surgery training, Wakayama Medical University, Japan.

Dr. Justinas Vaičiulis, MD, is an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with over 10 years of clinical experience. He treats shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries. His surgical practice most often includes knee arthroscopies, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, and rotator cuff reconstructions.

Education: Vilnius University. Medicine (2002–2008). Orthopaedic Traumatology Residency (2009–2014). Accreditations and activities: ATLS (2013); EFORT Congress, Istanbul (2013); poster on acromioclavicular joint dislocations, 5th Baltic Congress (2013); AOTrauma Basic Principles (2014) and Advanced Principles (2016); AOTraumaLT seminar on lower extremity articular fractures (2015); musculoskeletal ultrasound training, Vilnius University (2015).

Dr. Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon and consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in plastic surgery. His core expertise is cosmetic surgery.

He earned degrees in general surgery and plastic surgery from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital. He also completed advanced plastic surgery training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.

He is a medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University and the Panyananda Bhikkhu Medical Center, Irrigation Department. He is a member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.

Dr. Andrzej Rak is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He consults on musculoskeletal disorders in adults and in children from the age of 10. He graduated from the Medical University of Łódź. He works at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Locomotor System at the Karol Jonscher Municipal Medical Center in Łódź.

He performs arthroscopies. He reconstructs knee and foot ligaments. He carries out hip and knee endoprosthesis procedures (public and private). He also performs carpal tunnel release, fracture repair, bunion correction, and shoulder arthroscopy. He administers intra-articular hyaluronic acid and steroid injections. He also performs ultrasound-guided injections, including paraspinal. He specializes in biological therapy and qualifies patients for surgery.

He regularly attends the Isokinetic Conference in Lyon. He has completed courses in knee arthroscopy and meniscus suturing, ACL reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy (instability, subacromial impingement, labral repair) at the Medical Education Center in Warsaw. He has also trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics at the Roztocze School of Ultrasound.

Dr. Pongtep Na Nakorn is a specialist in sports medicine. He focuses on shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery.

Accreditations: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkhla University (2007). Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2016). Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University (2017).

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

Dr. Napassorn Khumchum is a board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024) at Chonburi Hospital. She provides care in modality, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electromyography (EMG) clinics. Her expertise includes neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, and geriatric rehabilitation. She treats chronic pain and performs ultrasound-guided procedures. She also offers robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training.

She helps develop and apply advanced rehabilitation technologies. She also serves as a medical lecturer. Her research on the Ipswich Touch Test was presented at the Royal College of Physiatrists Conference 2024. It was published in The Foot (Vol. 61, Dec 2024). Her advanced training includes AOCNR 2023 and courses in spasticity, pain, and ultrasound-guided toxin injection.

Residency: Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2024). M.D., Thammasat University (2017). She was an invited speaker at Chonburi Cancer Hospital on swallowing rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients.

Dr. Thanit Tundamrongpong is a board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024). He practices at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital (2024–present) and lectures in rehabilitation medicine.

Expertise includes neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery; geriatric rehabilitation and active aging; chronic pain; robotic and exoskeleton gait training; ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection; and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies. Clinics: Modality, Musculoskeletal Pain, Diabetic Foot, EMG (electromyography), and interdisciplinary care.

Education: M.D., Thammasat University, 2018. Residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 2024. Training: AOCNR 2023; Practical Spasticity; TASP Pain Management; Advanced Imaging and Ultrasound-Guided Toxin Injection Strategies.

Dr. Sirinda “Ning” Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist (Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2025) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She focuses on neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation. Her expertise includes geriatric rehabilitation, chronic pain management using Western dry needling, and electrodiagnostic and electromyographic studies.

She earned her MD with First Class Honors in 2020 and completed her Rehabilitation Medicine residency in 2025. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. Her research includes authorship in JACC (2019) and an abstract in Gut (IDDF 2025). She trained at KNRC in Korea in 2024. She received the MDCU Congress 2023 E‑poster consolation prize. She also completed training in HMS telemedicine, Nature Masterclasses, and focused shockwave therapy.

Rawipa Khunnarong, M.D. (Dr. Praew), is a physiatrist at Police General Hospital, Bangkok (2025–present). She provides rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and functional impairments. She works with multidisciplinary teams and teaches and supervises residents.

Education: M.D., Rangsit University/Rajavithi Hospital (2019). Rehabilitation Medicine Residency, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2025). Core expertise includes pain and interventional rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury), dysphagia, and sports and exercise medicine.

Advanced training includes Sports Rehabilitation Beyond Strength (2025), PMK Dry Needling (2025), and the 3rd Musculoskeletal Intervention Course (2025). She also completed a BASEM study visit (2024), Olympus FEES for dysphagia (2024), AOCNR (2023), TRMA (2022), and Viatris programs (2022–2023).

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is a physician in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2002–2008). He completed his residency at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital (2009–2014). He has worked in the field since 2009.

He has worked at Şemdinli State Hospital, Lokman Hekim Van Hospital, Fulya Orthopedics and Spine Center, and Van Regional Training and Research Hospital. He later served at Istanbul Beylikdüzü State Hospital (2018–2025). He now practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present).

Clinical interests include arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma surgery, spine surgery, and hand surgery. He is a member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.