Injuries of bones and joints Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He heads a specialized traumatology team and leads the sports injuries unit. Dr. De La Cuadra specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Expert in treating rotator cuff injuries and chronic shoulder instability.
• Serves as Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Performs ligament reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
• Works at Hospital Ruber Internacional, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Spain's top hospitals.

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. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Ram Palti is an orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies and complex deformity correction. Dr. Palti is a consultant to the Israeli Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department. He also serves as a certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute.

• Completed specialist fellowships at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and Royal North Shore Hospital.
• Performs complex microsurgery, nerve repair, and pediatric tendon reconstruction.
• Treats rare conditions like syndactyly and symbrachydactyly using precise microsurgical techniques.
• Practices at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th among the world's best hospitals in 2026.

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Dr. Kasman specializes in arthroscopic joint surgery and trauma surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in arthroplasty and sports injuries
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and tendon repairs

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.

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, particularly for spine and bone-related conditions at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training
• Published multiple studies on bone metastasis-induced pain
• Expert in ultrasound-guided interventions for lumbosacral pain
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice since 2017

41 years specializing in pediatric orthopedic surgery – Dr. Albiñana focuses on complex cases like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Former Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Published research on hip development in children
• Teaches as Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid

Specializes in sports injuries and joint replacements – Dr. Pirincci combines orthopedic expertise with advanced prosthetic techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in ACL repairs, meniscus tears, and joint prosthetics
• Published research on hip revisions and developmental dysplasia
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgeries, with extensive experience in orthopedics and traumatology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 27 years of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in prosthesis procedures and soft tissue tumors
• Skilled in pediatric orthopedic and hand surgeries
• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology

Prof. Kesmezacar specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with fellowships at Cornell University and the University of Western Ontario.

• Over 26 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability
• Published numerous research papers on shoulder and elbow trauma
• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – a world leader in orthopedics. Dr. Goldman specializes in complex limb reconstruction at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over a decade of focused expertise in limb lengthening and deformity correction.
• Uses the precise Ilizarov and Ponseti methods for challenging cases.
• Treats complex non-union fractures and post-traumatic bone defects.
• Member of the North American Society for Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction.
• Educates medical students and contributes to clinical research in the field.

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

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.

Dr. Att Kosonsuraseni is an orthopedic surgeon. His subspecialty is orthopedic trauma.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at Phramongkutklao Hospital (2016–2019). He finished a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital (2022–2023).

Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine with expertise in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management – Dr. Tundamrongpong specializes in functional recovery after injuries.

• Skilled in robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training
• Expert in ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Provides comprehensive patient-centered care with interdisciplinary teams

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).