Knee Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Wajid Burad Fonz is a specialist at Cellular Institute in Cancún, with 17+ years of sports medicine practice. He is a Fellow of the American College of Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM) and focuses on musculoskeletal ultrasound, prolotherapy, and orthobiologics. His clinic role also includes training physicians worldwide in ultrasound-guided injection techniques and stem cell delivery.

Doç. Dr. Mehmet Argin is a specialist at EMOT Hospital in Radiology. His EMOT profile highlights CT (CT/BT), MRI, color Doppler ultrasonography, and X-ray imaging. His background includes Ege University musculoskeletal radiology work from 1999 to 2011, followed by EMOT Hospital in 2021.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Kaplan is a specialist at EMOT Hospital and focuses on Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery. His path combines Ege University specialist training (1985–1989) with hand surgery experience in Nancy (1990–1991). Since joining EMOT in 1993, he has treated a wide range of hand injuries and congenital hand anomalies.

Peng Hao is a specialist at Hainan Chengmei Hospital with 42 years of experience in osteoarticular disease diagnosis and treatment. He is skilled in complex artificial hip and knee replacements and joint revision surgeries. His clinical focus includes stepwise treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head and DDH-related arthritis, stepwise management of knee osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and limb-sparing surgeries for tumors around the hip and knee joints.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

As a specialist at the clinic, Tae Kyun Kim is the TK Chief Physician (TK Kim MD, Ph.D) with a clinic-highlighted 16,000 knee surgery experience, including 7,000 cases from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. His knee-focused practice is reinforced by fellowships in joint replacement in Louisville and sports medicine and biomedical engineering training at Johns Hopkins. He also serves in academic leadership roles at Seoul National University and maintains long-term memberships in major Korean orthopaedic societies.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Vlad Mîrfu is a specialist at the clinic, working in orthopedics and traumatology with a sports focus. He treats hip and knee osteoarthritis and sports injuries involving ligaments, meniscus, and cartilage. He also performs hip arthroscopy and PRP therapy and applies structured carpal tunnel diagnostics using the Phalen test and Tinel sign.

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).

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

Sarthak Walia is a specialist at the clinic as a Complex Trauma & Joint Reconstruction Surgeon. He focuses on primary and revision knee/hip replacement, non-union and periprosthetic fracture management, and complex adult and paediatric trauma. His profile also notes multiple PubMed and Scopus-indexed publications and robotic MAKO-assisted knee and hip replacement.

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.

Yakup Alpay is a specialist at the clinic and is described in clinic content as an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. His surgical scope includes hip replacement and hip arthroscopy, and he also performs robotic knee replacement surgery with robot-assisted bone cuts and navigation. For pain syndromes, he offers piriformis injections and, when conservative care fails, piriformis tenotomy. For complex bone defects, his materials describe vascularized fibula transfer (“damarlı fibula”) as a biological reconstruction method.

Dr. Pablo Mena Mena is a physician and orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years of experience. He practices orthopedics, traumatology, regenerative medicine, and orthomolecular medicine. He is the Medical Director of VITALYS Sports Medicine in Medellín, Colombia. He is an expert in biological therapies and has performed more than 5,000 surgeries.

At VITALYS, he leads comprehensive regenerative care. He offers stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases, sports injuries, and chronic illnesses. He also provides exosome therapies for tissue regeneration and anti-aging. His services include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), viscosupplementation, and regenerative orthopedics.

His practice also addresses hair loss, aging and anti-aging, and chronic diseases. He uses medical cannabis when appropriate. His focus is bioregenerative medicine that supports the body's ability to repair damaged cells.

Dr. Ömer Can ÖZKAN is a specialist at Tusa Hospital with an “Online Appointment” option on the doctor page. His profile is associated with hand surgery and is categorized as a leg surgery specialist in the available summary. Patients can schedule through the hospital’s randevu system.

Rafael F. Cruz is a specialist at the clinic and Medical Director of the Kentuckiana Ketamine Institute. With 30+ years of experience in regenerative, functional, and integrative medicine, he combines physician-monitored ketamine therapy with image-guided regenerative injections, including perispinal etanercept (PSE). Consultations are $400 paid in advance and can be done in person or via telemedicine/Zoom.