Knee Osteoarthritis Doctors Worldwide

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. 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.

Dr. Kenan Keklikci is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint prosthesis, and sports injuries. Dr. Keklikci completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis and severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.

• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Performs robotic knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery.
• Expert in arthroscopic procedures for the ankle, hip, and knee.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Pawel Bakowski is an orthopedic surgeon at KCM Clinic in Poland. He holds a PhD in medical sciences for his research on Achilles tendon repair. Dr. Bakowski focuses on sports injuries, pediatric traumatology, and arthroscopic procedures. He treats complex knee pain, meniscal damage, and articular cartilage pathology.

• Expert in percutaneous suturing techniques for torn Achilles tendons.
• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Researches collagen supplementation and modern articular cartilage treatments.
• Practices at KCM Clinic, an ISO-certified facility serving 700+ international patients annually.

Dr. Mark Schurz specializes in cardiology with a focus on preventive strategies and advanced cardiac diagnostics at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specialized in cardiology, focusing on cardiac imaging and hypertension control
• Expert in echocardiography, stress testing, and Holter ECG
• Provides personalized treatment plans for heart conditions

Dr. Jerzy Kucharski is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He provides diagnosis, non-surgical care, and surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. He graduated from the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin. He follows evidence-based protocols and uses advanced ultrasound (USG) for diagnostics.

His practice includes degenerative joint disease, such as knee, hip, and shoulder osteoarthritis. He also treats sports injuries, peripheral nerve compression syndromes, and post-traumatic joint reconstruction. His goal is to restore mobility and function. He uses precise interventional techniques and individualized care.

Professor Cheng Biao is Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor of Orthopedics at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He specializes in complex joint disease and sports trauma. His focus areas are arthroplasty and arthroscopy.

Scope includes knee and hip arthroplasty, meniscectomy, and rotator cuff, ACL, and Bankart repair. He also treats DDH, patellar and shoulder instability, axial spondyloarthritis, Kashin–Beck disease, and major‑joint osteoarthritis.

He is Deputy Head of the Arthroscopy Group, Shanghai Medical Doctor Association, and a founding member of the Chinese Shoulder & Elbow Collaborative. His awards include the Shanghai Medical Science & Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award. He also serves as an international medical expert at the Shanghai World International Medical Center.

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. Baris Ozkul is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist at Central Hospital. He focuses on limb lengthening, deformity correction, prosthetic joint surgery, and complex reconstruction.

Accreditations/Education: Associate Professorship (ÜAK, 2026). TOTEK Board Certification Examination (2019). Residency at Baltalimanı Metin Sabancı Hospital (2014; thesis: deformity correction with smart circular external fixators). M.D., Hacettepe University, English Program (2008). Languages: Turkish and English.

Academic achievements: Participant, AAOS Scientific Meeting (Las Vegas). Author of SCI/SCIE-indexed international publications (Q1/Q2) and national textbook chapters. Invited speaker and panelist at National TOTBID Congresses and Limb Reconstruction Courses on LON, intramedullary nail lengthening, and distal femoral osteotomies.

Dr. Athip Kongklam is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He focuses on the knee, shoulder, and hip. He completed his residency at Vajira Hospital (2024). He finished subspecialty training in sports medicine at Siriraj Hospital (2025). He also completed international training at Aspetar (FIFA Centre of Excellence, Qatar), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea), Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, and in Singapore. His expertise includes ACL/PCL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He performs meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also provides fracture care.

He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2025). He completed IOC Drug in Sport (2024), AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti‑Doping (2024), and the FIMS Team Physician course (2023). He is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital and the Sports Clinic, Department of Physical Education (2025–present). He served as Team Physician at Bangkok Open 2024. He was a Sports Physician at the Ju‑Jitsu World Championship 2025 in Bangkok. His awards include TOSSM 2025 Best Paper. He presented at the HKOA 45th Annual Meeting 2025. He received the Resident’s Choice and Highest Knowledge/Performance/Attitude awards (2024). In 2023, he won the resident paper award and achieved the highest summative exam score.

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

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. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and osteoarthritis.
• Expert in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
• Former professor at the Catholic University of Korea.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and the Korean Hip Association.

Dr. Gokhan Guzel specializes in robotic knee arthroplasty at Atlas University Hospital, improving knee osteoarthritis care.

• Performs both primary and revision knee replacements
• Expert in stem cell therapies for joint repair
• Member of leading Turkish orthopedic and knee surgery societies
• Co-authored chapters on new technology and deep learning in orthopedics
• Completed advanced arthroplasty training courses

Dr. Kesmezacar combines orthopedic expertise with international fellowship training at Cornell University's Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Western Ontario.

• Over 26 years' experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in knee osteoarthritis treatments including injections and arthroscopic procedures
• Published research on hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma injections for knee OA
• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Jung Sang Jin is a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Myongji Hospital, an educational partner of Hanyang University. He specializes in joint replacement, knee conditions, lower-extremity trauma, diabetic foot, arthritis, and osteoporosis.

He earned his MD and MSc from Konyang University. He completed his internship and orthopedic residency at Konyang University Hospital. He then finished a hip and knee arthroplasty clinical fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He also completed AO Recon advanced arthroplasty training in Davos. In addition, he finished the AO Trauma Masters and AO Recon Hip and Knee courses. He is a member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association, Korean Knee Society, Korean Fracture Society, Korean Society of Sports Medicine, Korean Hip Society, and AO Trauma and AO Recon. He has published on hip replacement outcomes. He received a KOA poster award in 2023.

Dr. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for knee osteoarthritis – ensuring faster recovery and less postoperative discomfort.

• PhD in Medical Sciences focused on locomotor system pathology
• Extensive experience in knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures
• Expertise in treating ACL injuries and meniscal tears
• Uses advanced techniques for joint replacement surgery
• Known for empathetic patient care and clear communication

Specializing exclusively in knee surgery, Dr. Firat Oruc focuses on knee osteoarthritis with a precise approach tailored to individual patient needs.

• Over 27 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Skilled in knee joint surgeries and prosthesis applications
• Specialized training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine