Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 9

7,500+ hip and knee replacements performed – Dr. Predescu is a European authority in arthroscopic and knee surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Head of Orthopedics Department with nearly 31 years of experience of experience
• Specializes in arthroscopic techniques for precise joint care
• Doctorate in medical sciences
• Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Prof. Cinar brings 38 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery expertise to orthopedic care at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada's top institutions
• Specializes in vascular-related orthopedic complications
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Professor at Altınbaş University with academic leadership

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery, with a focus on scoliosis, kyphosis, and degenerative spine diseases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University – advanced spine surgery techniques
• Expert in both pediatric and adult spinal disorders
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed multiple Eurospine accredited education modules

Dr. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery – a modern technique ensuring faster recovery for joint injuries at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• PhD in Medical Sciences with research on locomotor system pathology
• Expert in knee and shoulder surgery, including ACL injuries
• Performs reconstructive surgery and joint replacements using advanced techniques
• Known for empathetic patient care and clear communication

Prof. Kesmezacar specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with extensive experience in complex cases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at Cornell's Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Western Ontario
• Published 20+ research papers on shoulder instability and rotator cuff tears
• Over 26 years of experience of focused orthopedic surgery experience
• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Naputt is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and musculoskeletal conditions, with research published on post-surgical recovery and sarcopenia.

• Completed Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital
• Published studies on irreparable fractures and sarcopenia
• Teaches orthopedic medicine to medical students and residents
• Graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakol is an orthopedic surgeon at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He diagnoses, treats, and performs surgery for many musculoskeletal conditions, serving local and international patients.

Education and accreditation: Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Orthopedic Surgery, Thammasat University. Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedics. Expertise: General orthopedic surgery.

Prof. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe, with a Harvard fellowship in spinal procedures.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society
• Published 47 international peer-reviewed articles
• Fellowship-trained at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital

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.

Dr. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and osteoarthritis.
• Expert in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
• Former professor at the Catholic University of Korea.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and the Korean Hip Association.

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive training in cardiology and internal medicine to orthopedic care at PrimeCare Bkk.

• Graduated from Siriraj Medical School at Mahidol University
• Advanced training in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in both English and Thai

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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.

Founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002 – Dr. Acaroglu specializes in scoliosis with over three decades of expertise.

• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society and EuroSpine
• Clinical research fellowship at Columbia University, USA
• Lecturer at Hacettepe University until 2009
• ECFMG and AO Spine-certified

Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology – Dr. Filibeli brings 17 years of experience of experience to complex cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and complex trauma cases
• Residency at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patients