Injuries of bones and joints Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

41 years of experience 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

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. 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. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery – a modern technique ensuring faster recovery for joint injuries. He works 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

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. 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. 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. 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 experience 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

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. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive orthopedic techniques at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of Romania's Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements and ligament reconstructions
• Handles complex traumatic and oncological orthopedic cases
• Advocate for patient-centered, modern treatment approaches
• Skilled in arthroscopic procedures for joint injuries

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgeries, bringing advanced techniques from international training.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France
• Expert in pediatric orthopedics, bone tumors, and sports injuries
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Performs knee and hip prosthesis surgeries
• Member of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society

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. 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. Stanislaw Klosinski is a specialist in orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. He graduated from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences in 2013. He earned a PhD in medical sciences in 2021. He completed his residency at the Medical University of Łódź. He is a staff surgeon and lecturer at the Central Teaching Hospital (CSK CKD). He performs advanced procedures.

He treats adults and children. He offers both non-surgical care and modern surgical methods. He provides bilingual consultations. His clinical focus includes foot and ankle deformities; knee and hip osteoarthritis; meniscus and ligament injuries; hand and arm overuse syndromes; trauma and fractures; and pediatric hip dysplasia.