Ankylosing spondylitis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Over 37 years of experience of orthopedic expertise – Dr. Cilli specializes in Ankylosing spondylitis at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in sports medicine
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specializes in knee and shoulder surgery techniques
• Extensive experience in military and civilian orthopedic care

Dr. Pirincci specializes in orthopedic surgery with extensive training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hip and knee prosthesis surgeries
• Published research on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia
• Expert in sports surgery and meniscus tears
• Experienced in limb lengthening and bone infection treatments

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. 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. 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.

The doctor is a highly regarded specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, currently serving as the Head of the Traumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, the doctor possesses extensive expertise in sports traumatology, knee and shoulder surgery, and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. The doctor has provided medical care to the Spanish National Swimming Team since 1996 and serves as an editor for the European journal KSST.

Recognized for excellence in musculoskeletal injury treatment and degenerative joint conditions, the doctor is an active member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, and has received awards for outstanding clinical research.

Dr. Grohs has dedicated over 35 years of experience to spine care, leading the Spine Unit at Vienna General Hospital – one of Austria's top medical centers.

• Specialist in orthopaedic surgery with focus on spine conditions
• Deputy Chief of Spine Unit at Medical University Vienna
• Former President of Austrian Spine Society
• Certified in manual medicine and clinical research
• Extensive surgical experience in international settings

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in radiology with 33 years of experience of experience, currently at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specialized in radiology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Former specialist at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Prof Ibrahim Azboy specializes in orthopedic care, bringing academic rigor and extensive hospital experience to his practice at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University
• Over 25 years of experience of clinical experience in orthopedics
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Served in various hospitals, gaining diverse surgical experience

Specializes in Ankylosing spondylitis as Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Leads the department at Biruni University Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Bezmialem Vakif University

Dr. Yahsi specializes in pediatric orthopedics and hand surgery, bringing focused expertise to complex cases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in arthroplasty and trauma at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Skilled in multidisciplinary treatment planning for diverse orthopedic conditions
• Proficient in surgical and non-surgical interventions for pediatric patients

Performed 15,000 operations and 1,215 hip arthroscopies between 2009 and 2015 – Dr. Zini specializes in orthopedic surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Coordinator of Orthopedics and Traumatology since 2007
• Specializes in arthroscopic treatment of hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist
• Treated many professional athletes including international stars
• Author of 100+ publications and 7 monographs
• Twice awarded the Bellando-Randone Prize by SIOT

Gold Medal Winner in Orthopedics – Dr. Krishnan specializes in arthritis and joint pain management at Aster Hospitals, Dubai.

• Expert in arthroscopy and joint replacement surgeries
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic associations
• Fluent in English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Delgado heads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital.

• Specializes in hand surgery with a dedicated team
• Works alongside experts with international training
• Part of a European-recognized hand surgery unit

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in Ankylosing spondylitis with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Published multiple studies on Ankylosing spondylitis treatment outcomes
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and other prestigious medical organizations
• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at UCLA Spine Center
• Lectures on degenerative spine diseases and vertebral fractures

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.