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Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Worldwide — TOP 245

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Dr Theeracha Wuttiphan

  • 4.4 Good • 128 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, ID Clinic Bangkok
  • 900+ orthopedic treatments performed – Dr Theeracha Wuttiphan specializes in stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint pain at ID Clinic Bangkok.

    • 26 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
    • Holds a diploma in bones and joints
    • Trained at Perpetual Medical University in the Philippines
    • Former arthroscopic and spine surgeon at Thammasat University and Rajavithi Hospitals
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Stem cell therapy for knees
$2,390 - $2,390
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Olcay Guler

  • 4.6 Excellent • 430 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Olcay Guler is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He manages complex bone and joint conditions within a JCI-accredited facility. Dr. Guler previously held academic roles at Altınbaş University and Medipol University. He treats patients at one of Turkey’s most active private medical centers.

    • Practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
    • Served as a specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park and Medipol University.
    • Treats a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
    • Works in a facility that hosts patients from over 160 countries annually.
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Knee replacement
$15,000 - $15,000
Genicular Artery Embolization
$16,000 - $16,000
Stem cell therapy for knees
$6,500 - $10,000
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Kayhan Turan

  • 5 Excellent • 5 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Bursa, Turan Turan Health Group
  • Performed Turkey's first robotic knee and hip replacements – Dr. Turan leads the Robotic Orthopedic Surgery Center with 2,000+ robotic surgeries.

    • Trained in the kinematic knee technique by Steven Howell
    • Director of TT Orthopedic Academy, training surgeons internationally
    • Member of Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    • Uses Journey II knee prosthesis system
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Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
$9,320 - $9,320
Joint Injection
$850 - $1,100
Knee Arthroscopy
$7,850 - $7,850
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Turkan Tunerir

  • 4.8 Excellent • 34 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Eskisehir, Fizyomer Terapia Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation & Aesthetic & Dental Medical Center
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Vahit Mutluu

  • 4.5 Good • 55 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Dr. Vahit Mutlu is a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss interventions, including gastric sleeve and bypass surgery. He has published research in the fields of bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Mutlu works at a JCI-accredited facility known for high surgical success rates.

    • Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric balloon, and stomach stapling.
    • Treats endocrine and proctological conditions alongside obesity cases.
    • Developed clinical experience at Turkish research and training hospitals.
    • Author of multiple scientific studies focused on surgical research.
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Knee replacement
$14,000 - $14,000
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Yusuf Bayram

  • 4.5 Good • 262 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 orthopedic surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in spinal diseases and arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Bayram earned his medical degree from the prestigious Marmara University. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures. Hisar Hospital holds JCI accreditation for meeting high safety and treatment standards.

    • Expert in minimally invasive knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopy.
    • Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, and shoulder.
    • Specializes in surgical treatments for herniated discs and canal stenosis.
    • Treats orthopedic trauma and developmental hip dysplasia.
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Stem cell therapy for knees
$3,500 - $7,000
Knee replacement
$8,000 - $10,000
Knee Arthroscopy
$8,000 - $11,000
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Daniel Guerrero

  • 4.9 Excellent • 11 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Mexico, Monterrey, Stem Solutions
  • The doctor is a specialist in rehabilitation and physical therapy with a focus on musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided interventionism for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. With extensive expertise in regenerative medicine, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients seeking advanced pain management solutions.

    The clinical practice centers on utilizing precise ultrasound-guided techniques to address musculoskeletal conditions, offering innovative treatment pathways to improve patient mobility and quality of life.

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Dr Piya Assawaboonyadej

  • 4.4 Good • 12 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • 900+ orthopedic procedures with US fellowship training – Dr. Piya brings advanced techniques to osteoarthritis care at Intrarat Hospital.

    • 18 years as a specialized orthopedic surgeon
    • Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Oncology at University of Iowa
    • Expert in bone and connective tissue tumors
    • Member of Thai Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
    • Lectured at Naresuan University Hospital
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Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
$13,060 - $14,170
Knee replacement
$7,200 - $7,200
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Joaquim Casañas

  • 4.7 Excellent • 492 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • 460+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Joaquim Casañas is a renowned orthopedic surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is a primary specialist for MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa. Dr. Casañas pioneered intraoperative nerve mapping in Spain. This technique allows real-time nerve function analysis during surgery for better precision. He specializes in peripheral nerve microsurgery and brachial plexus reconstruction.

    • President of the Spanish Society for Surgery of the Hand.
    • Director of the Traumaunit at Centro Médico Teknon.
    • Trained at the Mayo Clinic and Paris-based Avicenne and Bichat Hospitals.
    • Performs nerve transplants and allografts for complex upper limb injuries.
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Knee Arthroscopy
$10,044.09 - $16,740.14
Knee replacement
$26,606.78 - $32,654.44
Stem cell therapy for knees
$35,000 - $50,000
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Mehmet Taner Ozdemir

  • 4.6 Excellent • 539 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

    • Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
    • Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
    • Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
    • Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.
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Knee replacement
$18,000 - $20,000
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Fernando Antonio Hernández Martínez

  • 10 years of experience
  • Mexico, Monterrey, Aura Regenerative Center
  • Dr. Fernando Antonio Hernández Martínez is a physician at Aura Regenerative Center in Monterrey. He evaluates candidates for cellular therapies. These include mesenchymal stem cells and exosome-based protocols. He uses his emergency medicine background for precise clinical assessments. Dr. Hernández tailors every treatment plan to the patient’s health history.

    • Specializes in stem cell rejuvenation, Alzheimer’s therapy, and psoriasis treatments.
    • Uses mesenchymal stem cells from Wharton’s Jelly with full lab traceability.
    • Ensures safety with sterility testing, endotoxin screening, and batch identification.
    • Works at a clinic accredited by the International Society for Stem Cell Application.
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Stem cell therapy for knees
$3,500 - $5,000
Osteoarthritis stem cell treatment
$3,500 - $6,000
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Pongsathorn Sitthisen

  • 4.9 Excellent • 10 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Menness Wellness Clinic
  • Dr. Pongsathorn Sitthisen has performed 1,100+ orthopedic treatments with a focus on hand and upper extremity surgery.

    • 13 years of specialized orthopedic experience
    • Board-certified with sub-specialty in Hand and Microsurgery
    • Trained at Ramathibodi Hospital and Chulalongkorn University
    • Known for surgical precision and patient-centered care
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Stem cell therapy for knees
$2,000 - $3,500
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Halil Can Gemalmaz

  • 5 Excellent • 3 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 5000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Gemalmaz - 3D Patient-Specific Orthopedics
  • Specializing in patient-specific orthopedics since 2014 – Dr. Gemalmaz performed many first-of-their-kind surgeries in Turkey using 3D-printed guides and implants.

    • 19 years of orthopedic experience, including 1,100 treatments
    • Associate Professor at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine
    • Focuses on complex malunions, deformities, and revision arthroplasty
    • Trained at Gazi University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
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Knee replacement
$12,000 - $15,000
Knee Arthroscopy
$5,000 - $13,000
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Fatih Yildiz

  • 4.8 Excellent • 8 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Göztepe Hospital
  • Dr. Fatih Yildiz is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He previously practiced at Bezmialem Foundation University for twelve years. Dr. Yildiz earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University. He treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma cases.

    • Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD).
    • Active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTDER).
    • Served on the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK).
    • Practices at a facility equipped with robotic surgery and 3 Tesla MRI systems.
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Knee Arthroscopy
$7,000 - $7,000
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Chollawat Thongthaisin

  • 4.4 Good • 3 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Vega Clinic
  • American Board certified in Regenerative Medicine – Dr. Thongthaisin specializes in innovative treatments for Osteoarthritis at Vega Clinic.

    • Performed 900+ treatments in orthopedic care
    • 7 years of clinical experience in various hospitals
    • Resident in Radiology at Thammasat Hospital
    • Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell Clinic
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Giedrius Kvederas

  • 4.7 Excellent • 157 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Dr. Giedrius Kvederas is an orthopedic surgeon at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He specializes in joint replacement and holds a PhD from Vilnius University. Dr. Kvederas completed elite surgical training at the Keggi Orthopaedic Foundation in the USA. He sits on the board of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

    • Performs primary and revision knee, hip, and shoulder replacements.
    • Treats complex bone and joint injuries and hallux valgus deformities.
    • Trains other surgeons as a lecturer in revision knee and hip surgery.
    • Holds board membership in the Lithuanian Joint Replacement Society.
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Stem cell therapy for knees
$2,200 - $4,200
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Luis Padilla

  • 5 Excellent • 4 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine
  • Dr. Luis Padilla is a gynecologic oncologist and regenerative medicine specialist in Puerto Vallarta. He helped introduce the da Vinci Robotic Assisted Surgical System to enhance minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Padilla treats patients at Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine. The clinic holds CSG accreditation and serves 1,000+ international patients annually.

    • Served as Director of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
    • Former Associate Administrator for Health Workforce at HRSA.
    • Winner of the People’s Choice Award and People Living Through Cancer Award.
    • Specializes in stem cell therapy for chronic and degenerative diseases.
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Stem cell therapy for knees
$1,120 - $1,120
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Bahtiyar Demiralp

  • 4.6 Excellent • 7 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Demiralp brings over 35 years of specialized orthopedic experience, with training at Mayo Clinic and expertise in complex cases at Medical Park Antalya.

    • Trained in orthopedic oncology at Mayo Clinic
    • Specializes in arthroplasty and trauma surgery
    • Member of Turkish Orthopaedic Association and other key societies
    • Published research on bone tumors and limb reconstruction
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Knee replacement
$3,500 - $9,000
Knee Arthroscopy
$2,500 - $2,500
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Jaime De La Torre Rojo

  • 4.7 Excellent • 492 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Specializing in joint-preserving arthroscopic knee surgery, Dr. De La Torre Rojo is a leading orthopedic surgeon at Teknon Medical Center.

    • Professor and specialist with 28 years of orthopedic experience
    • Has performed over 900 orthopedic treatments, including advanced knee surgeries
    • Focuses on ligament repairs and partial knee replacements to avoid full joint replacement
    • Authored research on surgical outcomes for older patients, published in a top hand surgery journal
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Knee Arthroscopy
$10,044.09 - $16,740.14
Knee replacement
$26,606.78 - $32,654.44
Stem cell therapy for knees
$35,000 - $50,000
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Andreas Papadopoulos

  • 21 years of experience
  • 6000+ treatments performed
  • Greece, Patras, Olympion Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction Clinic, Patras, Greece
  • The doctor is a highly accomplished Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon with over 21 years of clinical experience and more than 6,000 successful procedures. Specializing in robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty, advanced arthroscopy, and sports medicine, the doctor utilizes cutting-edge systems like CORI and ROSA to ensure precision. Clinical expertise spans shoulder reconstruction, complex fracture management, spine care, and regenerative medicine.

    Holding a PhD with honors, the doctor serves as the Director of the Sports Injuries Department at Olympion Medical Center. With a strong academic background and international recognition, the doctor has authored 25 peer-reviewed articles and provides expert medical consultancy for professional sports organizations.

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Knee Arthroscopy
$5,580.05 - $8,928.08
Knee replacement
$13,392.11 - $13,392.11
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Bookimed Insights: Top Osteoarthritis Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 824 requests for Osteoarthritis treatment globally, collaborating with 245 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#126 years of experienceStem cell therapy for joint painSpecializes in stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint pain – one of few surgeons offering this advanced treatment. Former surgeon at top Thai hospitals.
Thailand
Price on request
#228 years of experienceRobotic joint replacementsPioneer in robotic orthopedic surgery – performed Turkey's first robotic knee and hip procedures. Leads a dedicated Robotic Orthopedic Surgery Center and trains other surgeons.
Turkey
from $30
#318 years of experienceComplex osteoarthritis casesSpecializes in challenging musculoskeletal cases with tumor-related joint damage. US fellowship-trained surgeon actively involved in orthopedic research and education.
Thailand
Price on request
#413 years of experienceHand and upper extremity osteoarthritisSpecializes in hand surgery with microsurgical precision – trained at Thailand's top institutions. Performed 1,100+ treatments with focus on functional outcomes.
Thailand
Price on request
#519 years of experienceComplex arthroplasty and bone deformitiesPioneer in Turkey for 3D-printed patient-specific orthopedic techniques. Associate Professor with academic research focus on computer-aided surgical planning.
Turkey
from €220
#67 years of experienceRegenerative Medicine treatmentsSpecializes in Regenerative Medicine for Osteoarthritis – board-certified and leading 900+ treatments. Heads stem cell research at Vega Clinic.
Thailand
Price on request
#735 years of experienceComplex joint reconstructionExpert in arthroplasty and complex orthopedic cases with Mayo Clinic training. Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic societies, including TOTBİD and TMSTS.
Turkey
Price on request
#828 years of experienceJoint-preserving arthroscopic knee surgeryA professor and leader in arthroscopic techniques, skilled in ligament repairs and partial knee replacements to delay or avoid a full joint replacement.
Spain
from €350