Injuries of Bones and Joints Doctors Worldwide

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. Edgar Jesus Partida De Haro specializes in treating injuries of bones and joints.
• He utilizes advanced arthroscopic surgery, joint reconstruction, and non-surgical methods such as physical therapy.
• He completed international training in traumatology and orthopedics, with fellowships at medical institutions in the USA and Germany.
• He is certified in Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, he effectively communicates with a diverse range of patients.

Dr. Josef Grohs is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine conditions at Vienna General Hospital (AKH), with extensive leadership in the Austrian Spine Society.

• Specialist for Orthopaedic Surgery since 1998
• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Medical Univ. Vienna since 2004
• President of the Austrian Spine Society from 2009-2011
• Board Member of the Austrian Spine Society since 2002

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

With 28 years in anesthesiology and critical care, Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in complex pain management cases at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Çapa Medical Faculty
• Expert in pain management (algology) with additional training in Germany
• Active member of international anesthesiology societies
• Published research presented at global anesthesia congresses
• Provides multilingual care in 7 languages for diverse patients

Professor Bulent Erol brings over 29 years of expertise in orthopedics and traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology
• Recipient of multiple scientific awards in the field
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

2,500+ spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Bassani specializes in minimally invasive and 'non-fusion' techniques at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi.

• Director of the II Spine Unit at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute
• Expert in dynamic stabilization and total disc replacement
• Professor at the Neurosurgical Specialization School, University of Turin
• Trained in spine surgery across Europe and the US
• First Prize Winner at the 13th International ARGOS Spine Symposium

OA Dr. med. Peter Guglia is a specialist in orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery at JUVENIS. He is also a senior physician at the Spine Centre, Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Austria’s leading orthopaedic hospital. He has over 30 years of experience. His work focuses on non-surgical diagnosis, pain therapy, and movement and posture assessment.

MD 1991. General medicine training 1994–1997. Specialist diploma in orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery 1997–2003. This dual training enables a whole‑patient assessment.

Career: Resident, University Department of Orthopaedics, AKH Vienna (2002–2003). Senior physician and deputy head, SKA Zicksee (2003–2012). Senior physician, Speising Spine Centre (2012–present). JUVENIS (2012–present). Clinical focus includes conservative orthopaedics, classical and complementary pain medicine, movement and posture analysis, preventive exams, and insurance medicine, including independent assessments. He also provides independent second opinions on the need for spine surgery.

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).

Spine Surgeon

Dr. Hasan Kalkan specializes in arthroscopic surgeries and joint replacements with extensive experience in trauma surgery and soft tissue tumor excisions.

• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgeries
• Skilled in arthroscopic meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction
• Expert in knee, shoulder, and hip replacement surgeries
• Handles hallux valgus surgery for toe deformities
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in scoliosis treatment, spinal fractures, and joint issues like knee and hip prostheses at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating heel spurs and foot/ankle problems
• Handles complex shoulder and knee conditions
• Addresses coccyx pain and spinal canal stenosis

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and complex joint surgeries – Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Handles sports injuries with specialized techniques
• Skilled in hip dislocations and pediatric cases

Specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopic surgeries – Dr. Sahiner combines trauma surgery expertise with advanced joint procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis surgeries
• Skilled in deformity and lengthening procedures
• Special focus on sports-related injuries
• Trained in both adult and pediatric trauma cases

Specialist in sports and ballet injuries – Dr. Kotiuk has performed 1,100+ procedures in orthopedics and traumatology.

• 20 years of experience treating musculoskeletal system injuries
• Senior research specialist at Ukraine's leading orthopedic institute
• Teaches orthopedics and traumatology at university level
• Works with athletes through specialized sports injury departments

900+ hip resurfacing surgeries since 2003 – Dr. Laskowski pioneered the BHR method in Poland, the least invasive hip replacement technique.

• 35 years specializing in orthopedics and traumatology
• Performs complex revisions and 'tailor-made' prosthesis fittings
• Trained at Mayo Clinic and Belgian orthopedic centers
• Author of multiple research papers on limb treatments

Performs hip arthroscopy – a rare procedure among Polish orthopedists. Head of Orthopedics at Carolina Medical Center with 26 years of experience.

• Specializes in meniscus transplants and multi-ligament knee reconstruction
• Performed over 1,100 orthopedic procedures
• Former orthopedic consultant for Legia football club
• Uses PRP therapy for degenerative disc and knee pain