Injuries of Bones and Joints Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD, is Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor in Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He focuses on joint surgery and sports medicine. He performs shoulder and knee arthroscopy and total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first to use stem-cell therapy for osteoarticular bone-defect disease. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region.

He has led 7 grants, including one NSFC General Project. He has published over 20 SCI papers. Some sources report over 30 SCI papers among more than 40 articles, with 8 in Q1 journals, a cumulative impact factor over 100, and a maximum impact factor of 12.153. He has served as a guest editor for multiple journals. He co-authored one monograph.

Credentials and awards: He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong. He was a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley. He received the Shanghai “Super Postdoctoral” award. He is a researcher with the Key Lab of Spine & Spinal Cord Injury (MOE). His honors include the Heilongjiang Medical & Health New Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Harbin Medical & Health New Technology Application Award (First Prize).

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions with a focus on arthroscopy and spinal surgery. He previously served as an orthopedist at Istanbul Beylikduzu State Hospital. Dr. Tanli holds a degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hand surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Selman Dogan has performed 900+ orthopedic treatments, focusing on sports injuries and joint replacements at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of orthopedic and trauma surgery experience
• Specializes in ligament reconstruction and arthroscopy techniques
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Dr. Jaroslaw Maczynski is an orthopedic surgeon at KCM Clinic in Poland. He has performed over 1,500 hip and knee prosthetic procedures. These include both primary surgeries and complex revisions. Dr. Maczynski previously served as head of orthopedics at Jelenia Góra Regional Hospital.

• Specializes in hip capoplasty and joint reconstruction.
• Treats peri-prosthetic fractures and shoulder dislocations.
• Performs arthroscopic knee surgery and ACL reconstruction.
• Works at ISO-certified KCM Clinic, which treats 700+ international patients annually.

The doctor is a highly experienced Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist with a career spanning over 15 years in clinical practice. Since 2009, the doctor has been providing specialized orthopedic care at Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held key positions at several prominent medical institutions, including Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, Esenler Life Hospital, and Van State Hospital. The doctor possesses extensive expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, consistently delivering high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings.

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Prof. Dr. Ali Levent Yalcin specializes in hand surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in treating bone and joint injuries
• Physical consultation required for diagnosis and treatment
• Hand surgeon with a focus on precise interventions

Dr. Semih Ak is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He focuses on sports medicine, joint disorders, and trauma reconstruction. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Yeditepe University. Dr. Ak completed specialized residency training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training Hospital.

• Performs ligament reconstructions, including ACL and rotator cuff repairs.
• Treats complex conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and Achilles tendon injuries.
• Manages ankle osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases.
• Works at a center using robotic systems for knee and spine surgery.

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with innovative techniques.

• Over 43 years of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery
• Specialized training at Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University, training future spine specialists
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Specializes in arthroscopic procedures for knee and shoulder joints – Dr. Dawiskiba performs advanced surgical techniques at KCM Clinic.

• Expert in diagnostic and surgical video-arthroscopy of the knee joint
• Performs post-traumatic reconstruction of cruciate ligaments with titanium and bio-absorbable implants
• Leads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at KCM Clinic

Dr. Eyup Bakmaz has performed 1,100+ orthopedic treatments, specializing in sports injuries and arthroscopy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 36 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in knee and hip arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Works with sports injuries and orthopedic trauma

Dr. Justinas Vaiciulis specializes in shoulder, elbow, and knee joint injuries with over 17 years of experience. He performs knee arthroscopies, ACL reconstructions, and rotator cuff repairs.

• Board-certified in orthopaedic and trauma surgery
• Regular participant in international trainings and conferences
• Trained in advanced fracture management techniques
• Performs musculoskeletal ultrasound for precise diagnostics

Dr. Thongchai Theerajumyaporn is an orthopedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted spine surgery and joint reconstruction. Dr. Thongchai completed intensive fellowships in spine and joint surgery at UC Davis, California. He is a member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand.

• Certified in robotic spine surgery at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Treats adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and complex pediatric spine deformities.
• Performs total disc replacements and minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Published research on bone morphogenetic proteins and spinal screw placement.

Dr. Ron Arbel is a leading orthopedic surgeon in Israel, specializing in sports medicine and innovative cartilage treatments. He serves as the treating physician for the Israeli national volleyball team.

• Specializes in arthroscopic techniques and biological reconstruction (PRP, Orthokine)
• Head of the Orthopedic Department at Ichilov Medical Center
• Trained in arthroscopic surgery at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Over 40 scientific publications on cartilage treatment and osteoarthritis therapy

Prof. Dr. Senol Akman has published extensively on orthopedic injuries, contributing to advancements in fracture treatments and complex joint issues.

• Specializes in surgical solutions for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures
• Published researched on osteosynthesis techniques for radial head fractures
• Expert in managing post-traumatic heterotopic ossification
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

As President of the Israeli Shoulder Society, Dr. Maman brings leading expertise to treating complex shoulder and elbow issues at Ichilov Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in orthopedic and arthritic surgery at the University of Toronto
• Specializes in shoulder replacement and rotator cuff repair surgery
• Skilled in both surgical and conservative treatments for shoulder dislocation
• Published in scientific and medical journals on orthopedic topics
• Graduated with honors from Ben-Gurion University