Best Haglund’s Deformity doctors: TOP 13 doctors

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. 

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon specializes in cardiovascular interventions with training at Montreal Heart Institute – one of Canada's top cardiac centers.

• PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine
• Former Professor of Cardiology at Gachon University Gil Medical Center
• President of Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology
• Director of Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital

Dr. Thongrong combines advanced robotics and non-invasive techniques to enhance rehabilitation outcomes at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain
• Pioneers wearable exoskeleton gait training for improved mobility
• Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Specializes in ultrasound-guided interventions for precise treatment

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Specialist in orthopedics with a focus on knee and hip surgeries – Dr. Oruc brings extensive experience to complex joint issues at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 15 years of specialized practice in orthopedics
• Skilled in both adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Specializes in foot & ankle conditions like Haglund's Deformity at Naeun Hospital. Director of Orthopedic Center with expertise in joint disorders.

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 15+ years of experience
• Member of Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies
• Fellowship-trained at St. Paul's Hospital, Catholic Central Medical Center
• Performs arthroscopic and joint replacement surgeries regularly

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, ensuring faster recovery for musculoskeletal disorders. He practices at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• PhD in Medical Sciences with focus on locomotor system pathology
• Expert in knee and shoulder surgery, including ACL injuries
• Uses advanced techniques for joint replacement and reconstructive surgery
• Emphasizes clear communication and patient involvement in treatment

Over 20 years specializing in orthopedics – Dr. Cilli brings extensive expertise in foot and ankle conditions at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained in sports medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Specializes in orthopedic and traumatology cases
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Experienced in both surgical and non-surgical treatments

Dr. Filibeli specializes in orthopedics and traumatology with extensive training at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital.

• Residency in orthopedics and traumatology from a leading Turkish institution
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012
• Also holds membership in the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating clear patient communication

Specializes in orthopedic surgery with extensive training in France, focusing on complex cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in knee, hip, and sports injuries in Lyon, France
• Expert in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques
• Member of international societies like ISOLS and EMSOS

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.