Best orthopedists: TOP 180 doctors

Dr. Mikolaj Wrobel is an orthopedic surgeon who treats knee, ankle, and foot joint conditions. He manages many types of musculoskeletal injuries, such as dislocations, fractures, and tendon or muscle damage. Dr. Wrobel performs various surgical procedures. These include arthroscopic surgeries, ligament and cartilage reconstruction, lower limb osteotomies, meniscus repairs and transplants, and revision surgeries.

He is skilled in knee joint replacement (arthroplasty) with robotic assistance. He also provides surgical care for bone infections. Dr. Wrobel uses advanced technologies in his practice, including robotics and 3D printing. He treats patients starting from age 7.

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an Associate Professor and general surgery specialist. He has served at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. He has been an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University since 2014. He also lectures at Istanbul Arel University since 2023. He earned his MD from Fırat University. He completed his general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune.

He has authored 16 scientific articles. He has 25 national and 3 international congress presentations. He won First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in ileocecal neuroendocrine tumors. He contributed a translation to the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual (laparoscopic TEP/TAPP). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Surgical Society, and the Colon and Rectal, Bariatric and Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery societies.

Dr. Juan Antonio Bustamante is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 35 years in clinical practice. He specializes in orthopedics, traumatology, and sports medicine. He is known for his work in the field and has published several scholarly articles. Dr. Bustamante is also active in professional societies.

He is a member of the Mexican Orthopedic Traumatology Society, the Latin American Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. In 1987, he received a scholarship from the Mexican Society of Orthopedic Investigation. This award highlights his dedication to medical research and excellence.

After completing his medical doctorate education at Gazi University School of Medicine, which is located in the capital city of Ankara he carried on to his Orthopaedic and Traumatology fellowship training at the same university. After his fellow training, he completed his mandatory governmental and military duties as an orthopaedic surgeon between 2008 and 2011. He later started his Orthopaedic career in Istanbul Acıbadem Hospitals network. Between 2013 and 2022 he served as an academic member of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine where he was entitled Associate Professor in 2021. He is now private practicing in his own clinic in Istanbul. 

Starting from the year 2014 he has been especially focused on the fields of patient-specific orthopaedic surgery, computer-aided surgical planning, 3D printed custom surgical guides and implants. These fields are very novel even throughout the world. He performed many surgeries as the first examples of their own for Turkey. He mainly uses his special interest and knowledge on patient-specific orthopaedics to surgically treat technically challenging cases of malunion, bone deformity and complex arthroplasty cases including revision arthroplasty. 

Doctor Ron Arbel is an experienced and highly-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and innovative cartilage treatment and regeneration techniques. He is an expert in arthroscopic techniques, stem cells therapy, tendon damage and joint replacements. He has held positions as the head of the orthopedic department at Ichilov Medical Center and senior physician at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and is a member of various medical organizations.

MEMBER OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF LASER IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY Dr Lívia Camargo specializes in aesthetic dermatology and offers a variety of beauty treatments and skin and hair care. Combining high technology and modern techniques, our clinic is located in Praia do Flamengo, south of Rio de Janeiro, providing a beautiful view of the city. Our goal is to promote health, beauty and well-being, all in an elegant and welcoming environment.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Medical Doctor, Registry with the Directorate General of Professions 
• Medical Doctor, Registry with the Ministry of Health: 
• Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 
• Certified and Recertified by the Mexican Board of Rehabilitation Medicine A.C.     
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Education & Training

1997 to 2003
Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical School
Istanbul, Turkey
Degree: Medical Doctor (M.D.)

2003 to 2010
Taksim Education and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Residency: Orthopaedics and Traumatology

2010 to 2017
Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Education and Training Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Position: Orthopaedic and Traumatology Specialist

2017 – Present
Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine
Department: Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Position: Faculty Member

Orthopedic Certification

2010
Turkish Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Istanbul, Turkey

2014
European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT)

National Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association

-Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

-Turkish AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)

-FEBOT (Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)

Publications in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

A.1 Arıkan Y, Yavuz U, Lapcin O, Sökücü S, Özkan B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for osteoid osteoma under guidance of three-dimensional fluoroscopy.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

A.2 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
Int Orthop. 2016.

A.3 Karakoyun O, Sökücü S, Erol MF, Kucukkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Use of a magnetic bone nail for lengthening of the femur and tibia.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

A.4 Balioğlu MB, Albayrak A, Atıcı Y, Sökücü S, Tacal MT, Kaygusuz MA.
The effect of simple local resection on pain and scoliotic curve in patients with scoliosis secondary to osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma in the spine.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

A.5 Sökücü S, Aycan OE, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Congenital bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation in unusual location and age: a case report.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

A.6 Bilgili F, Kılıç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu A, Çepni K, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Retrospective analysis of AO 42A–B type tibia fractures treated with percutaneous locked plating and intramedullary nailing.
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016.

A.7 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
Int Orthop. 2016.

A.8 Cetinkaya E, Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Polat A, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A.
Cheilectomy as a first-line surgical treatment option yields good functional results in grade III hallux rigidus.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2016.

A.9 Sökücü S, Menges O, Çetinkaya E, Parmaksızoğlu A, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Treatment of comminuted mid-diaphyseal clavicle fractures by plate fixation using a bridging technique.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.10 Sökücü S, Karakoyun O, Arıkan Y, Küçükkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Efficacy of the Taylor spatial frame in the treatment of deformities around the knee.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2013.

A.11 Küçükkaya M, Karakoyun Ö, Sökücü S, Soydan R.
Femoral lengthening and deformity correction using the Fitbone motorized lengthening nail.
J Orthop Sci. 2014. 

A.12 Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Erdoğan S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Tourniquet use in orthopedic surgery: a descriptive survey study among Turkish orthopedic surgeons and residents in Istanbul.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.13 Sökücü S, Demir B, Lapcin O, Yavuz U, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Perioperative versus postoperative measurement of Taylor Spatial Frame mounting parameters.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.14 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Özer D, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Isolated subtalar fusion for neglected painful intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.15 Yalcinkaya M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Chen C-Y, Lin K-C.
Influence of nail prominence and insertion point on anterior knee pain after tibial intramedullary nailing.
Orthopedics. 2014.

A.16 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Yıldırım T, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Comparison of intramedullary nail or plate fixation in distal tibial diaphyseal fractures close to the mortise.
Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2014.

A.17 Karakoyun Ö, Küçükkaya M, Sökücü S.
Intramedullary skeletal kinetic distractor in lower extremity lengthening.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.18 Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Çetinkaya E, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.19 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Akpınar E, Lapçin O, Atıcı Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
An unusual stress fracture in an archer with hypophosphatasia.
Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2013.

A.20 Demir B, Sökücü S, Özden E, Yavuz U, Duman S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
A new application technique of circular fixator for the treatment of open tibial fractures: circular fixator-hinge technique.
Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2013.

Publications in National Peer-Reviewed Journals 

D.1 Kabukcuoglu Y, Yalcinkaya M, Sokucu S.
Staging and surgical treatment principles in malignant bone tumors.
TOTBID Journal. 2014.

D.2 Yavuz U, Sokucu S, Demir B, Yalcinkaya M, Cetinkaya E, Coskun M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Evaluation of the necessity for routine radiographs in patients with ankle trauma using the Ottawa Rules.
Göztepe Medical Journal. 2013.

D.3 Yavuz U, Bayhan AI, Atici Y, Sokucu S, Kargin D, Uzun M.
Prevalence of lumbar spine anomalies detected radiographically in a male population.
The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2013.

D.4 Beng K, Lapcin O, Sokucu S, Ozkazanli G, Kabukcuoglu YS, Parmaksizoglu AS.
Tip Apex Distance measurements in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with 135° dynamic hip screw and its impact on outcomes.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2013.

D.5 Atici Y, Albayrak A, Tacal TM, Sokucu S, Beng K, Sari S, Kaygusuz MA.
The Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) technique in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: Its effect on spinal deformity correction, spinal growth, sagittal and coronal balance, and shoulder alignment.
The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2012.

D.6 Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y, Kabukcuoglu F, Ozkaya U.
A rare etiology of equinism: Intramuscular hemangioma (case report).
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2011.

D.7 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Parmaksizoglu A, Kabukcuoglu Y.
The role of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic wrist pain.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.8 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Mutlu H, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Evaluation of carpal tunnel treatment using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PEM).
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.9 Sokucu S, Menges O, Gul M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation developed after minor trauma during Pilates exercise.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.10 Gul M, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Case report of a ganglion cyst causing foot drop.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2008.

D.11 Ozkaya U, Kabukcuoglu Y, Parmaksizoglu A, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Basilgan S.
Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation in intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

D.12 Gul M, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Yeniocak S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Case report: Ipsilateral elbow dislocation with associated wrist fracture-dislocation.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

EDUCATION

2013-2019

Siam University

Bachelor degree of Medicine

2021-2022

Thammasat University

Specialize training Radiology Thammasat Hospital

2023

American Board Of Regenerative Medicine

specialized in Regenerative Medicine

EXPERIENCE

2019-2020

Pranangklao hospital :

GP, Regional hosptial with capacity over 500 beds

2020 - 2021

Bangchak hospital

GP, Medium community hospital with capacity of 100 beds

2021 - 2022

Thammasat hospital

Resident in department of Radiology

2022 - now

Jomtien Hospital a BDMS hospital

Full time doctor in department of

Anti-aging and Plastic Surgery at Jomtien hospital

BDMS is the largest private hospital group in Thailand,

2022 - now

Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic

Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell, I research and provide

expert consultations in Regenerative Medicine.

Dr. Murat Kezer is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in joint reconstruction, arthroplasty, and sports injuries. He has completed advanced training in MAKO Total and Partial Knee and Hip Replacement. Since 2002, he has attended more than 20 national and international congresses and courses.

Dr. Kezer is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is known for his skill in hip and knee arthroplasty. He has a strong record of successful surgeries and is dedicated to surgical innovation and patient care.

Education

2010               M.D. , Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University , Thailand
2013 - 2017   Residency training Orthopedic surgery, Police General hospital, Thailand
2018               Fellowship in Spine surgery, Thammasat University, Thailand

Certificate

• Thai Board  in Orthopedic Surgery, Police General Hospital
• Sub-board / Fellowship in Spine surgery at Thammasat University

Current Positions

Orthopedic -spine surgeon at Intrarat hospital

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Dr. Adil Turan is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed medical school at Trakya University (1996–2003). He finished his residency at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital (2004–2009). In 2020, he conducted trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in Denver, USA.

He worked at Kızıltepe State Hospital (2009–2010). He then served as an Orthopedic Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2010–2013) and Ordu State Hospital (2013–2015). He was Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2016–2020). He was Associate Professor and Instructor at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2020–2022) and at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Center (2023).

His professional memberships include the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association, the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (since 2016), and the Turkish Medical Association.

A 1978 graduate of Kaunas Medical Institute with internships in Austria, Germany, USA, etc. Author of more than 50 scientific publications, and a member of several organizations including the Vice President of Lithuania Orthopaedists-Traumatolologists Society, the European Orthopaedists-Traumatologists Federation and the General Assembly, the Lithuanian Society of Paediatric, and the Board of Experimental and Clinical Medicine Institute, Vilnius University.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Graduated from a reputable medical school.
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Completed his residency with a focus on advanced orthopedic procedures and trauma care.

Professional Experience:

• Current Position: Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul.
• Extensive Experience: Dr. Tuna has significant experience in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions and performing complex surgical procedures.

Areas of Expertise:

• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Joint Dislocations and Instability
• Ligament Injuries (ACL tears, etc.)
• Ankle and Shoulder Injuries
• Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
• Trauma and Fracture Management

Research and Publications: Dr. Tuna has contributed to numerous publications in the field of orthopedics, particularly focusing on innovative surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Active participant in various orthopedic conferences and workshops to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Patient Testimonials: Patients frequently commend Dr. Tuna for his expertise, compassionate care, and clear communication. Many patients have reported successful recoveries and high satisfaction with his treatment plans and surgical outcomes​

Dr. Mario Bertoli is a top orthopedic surgeon in the Czech Republic. He specializes in hip and shoulder replacement and has over 17 years of experience.

He leads the Orthopedics Department. He is known for performing complex joint arthroscopic surgeries. Dr. Bertoli has high patient success rates and uses advanced surgical methods.

He is respected for his work in orthopedic surgery and holds leading accreditations in his field.

Dr. Pongwat Polpong is a top neurosurgeon and specialist in regenerative medicine in Thailand. He has more than 15 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He trained at Siriraj Hospital, the Neurological Institute of Thailand, and the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany.

Dr. Pongwat has published many research papers on neurosurgery, parasitology, spine disorders, and brain diseases. His work includes studies on percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy, cerebral cysticercosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebrovascular disorders.

He performed Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi’s first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, a minimally invasive treatment for pituitary tumors. As Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness, he leads programs in Stem Cell Therapy, Neurology, Bone and Joint Regeneration, and Nutrition Enhancement.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Medicine (2011)
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2017)

Professional Experience:

• Current Position: Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
• Previous Experience: Worked at various esteemed institutions including Medical Park Göztepe Hospital and Maltepe Hospital

Areas of Expertise:

• Extremity Lengthening
• Spinal Diseases and Degenerative Conditions
• Spinal and Spinal Cord Surgery
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries and Surgery
• Shoulder Arthroscopy and Surgery
• Trauma and Post-Trauma Deformities
• Tendon Injuries and Surgery
• Orthopedic Tumors
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications and Courses:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Certification
• AO Trauma Master Course - Upper Extremity
• AO Trauma Advanced Course

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Patient Testimonials: Patients commend Dr. Fidan for his successful surgeries and dedicated patient care. They appreciate his ability to provide clear explanations, his approachable nature, and the high success rate of his treatments.

Professional Background

• Medical Education: Licensed Medical Doctor, UNAM School of Medicine, Mexico City.
• Advanced Studies: Degrees and diplomas in Business Administration, Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, and Aesthetic Medicine.
• Certifications and Workshops:
  • International Congress on Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy.
  • Congress on Regenerative and Functional Medicine.
  • Workshop on Regenerative and Functional Medicine.

Areas of Expertise

• Regenerative Medicine & Mesenchymal Stem Cell Applications.
• Neuroscience & Neuroanatomy.
• Functional and Aesthetic Medicine.