Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 19

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu offers a patient-centered approach to surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Trained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital - 1st Surgical Clinic
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast surgeries
• Fluent in English for clear patient communication

Dr Erdem Gelegen specializes in ophthalmology with over 22 years of experience of experience, focusing on advanced eye surgeries at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Expert in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lenses
• Performs refractive surgeries to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Skilled in treating retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Provides surgical and medical treatments for glaucoma
• Specializes in corneal and anterior segment surgeries including transplants

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.

Dr Theodoros Piperos, MD, is a General Surgeon at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has over 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his specialty training in General Surgery in 2014 at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He performs the full range of general surgical procedures. His expertise includes laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and breast, thyroid, and colorectal surgery. He also provides surgical management for obstetric and gynecological cases. He is a lecturer in the postgraduate Applied Neuroanatomy programme at the University of Athens. Languages: Greek, English.

Dr. Athanasios Tsampas is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical care of musculoskeletal conditions.

Expertise: hip and knee arthroplasty; knee arthroscopy (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair); surgical care of sports injuries and fractures; treatment of disc herniation; care for scoliosis and kyphosis; management of cervical syndrome and epicondylitis; osteoporosis care.

He leads the department and takes part in IASYS’s Free Afternoon Surgery Program. This program offers accessible surgical care in Athens and Attica. He works in a fully equipped hospital with advanced imaging, anesthesia, and post-operative care. He also sees private patients in Petroupoli. Languages: Greek, English.