Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Andreas Papadopoulos is an orthopedic surgeon who has performed over 6,000 successful procedures. He serves as Director of the Sports Injuries Department at Olympion Medical Center. Dr. Papadopoulos is an expert in robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty using CORI and ROSA systems. He won the Klaus Klemm First Prize for innovation from the Gerhard Küntscher Society.

• Performs 200–250 major operations annually, including complex fractures and ligament reconstructions.
• Treats professional athletes as a consultant for the Hellenic Basketball Federation.
• Holds GMC specialist registration and an ESSSE-SECEC Fellowship in shoulder surgery.
• Authored 25 peer-reviewed papers on orthopedic trauma and arthroscopic techniques.

Dr. Francisco Rodriguez Argaiz leads the knee surgery division at Quironsalud Marbella, specializing in complex knee procedures.

• Over 38 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery and traumatology
• Director of orthopedic surgery at Quironsalud Marbella since 2019
• Published 22 scientific papers on orthopedic techniques
• Trained in arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgery at top hospitals
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic associations in Spain

Dr. Mario Bertoli has completed more than 2,300 successful surgeries, including 1,500 endoprostheses of large joints.

• 20 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Heads the Orthopedics Department at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Performs joint arthroscopic surgeries of different complexity
• Completed advanced courses in endoprosthetics
• Trained at Masaryk University and Na Bulovce Hospital

Associate Professor with 33 years of experience in radiology – Dr. Ozdemir specializes in diagnostic imaging for osteoarthritis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified radiologist with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in advanced imaging techniques for joint and bone conditions
• Currently serves at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

7,500+ hip and knee replacement surgeries performed – Dr. Predescu is a European authority in arthroscopic and knee surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Head of Orthopedics Department with nearly 31 years of experience of experience
• Doctorate in medical sciences
• Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Specializes in arthroscopic techniques for precise joint care

Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery.

Subspecialty:
Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery.

Education:

• 2004–2010: Doctor of Medicine (First Class Honors), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2013–2017: Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2019–2020: Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery (Knee and Hip), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University…………………………..

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Trained at top international centers including UPENN and Helios Endo Clinic – Dr. Genc brings advanced techniques to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on joint preservation
• Advanced training in sports medicine and football injuries
• Experienced in both non-surgical and surgical management of osteoarthritis

900+ hip replacements performed – Dr. Laskowski pioneered the BHR method in Poland, the least invasive hip resurfacing technique.

• 35 years of experience of orthopedic experience
• Specializes in complex cases and custom 'tailor-made' prostheses
• Trained at Mayo Clinic and Belgium's top orthopedic centers
• Author of multiple research papers on orthopedic treatments

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty, with 20 years of experience of experience and over 900 procedures performed.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in sports traumatology, including ACL and meniscus repairs
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Kotiuk specializes in musculoskeletal orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive experience treating sports and ballet injuries.

• 20 years of experience of orthopedic practice in leading Ukrainian clinics
• Senior research specialist at Ukraine's Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
• Ph.D. holder with academic teaching experience
• Worked at Dobrobut Medical Center – one of Ukraine's top private clinics

Specializes in knee treatments with 26 years of experience of orthopedic experience – Dr. Luboinski performs advanced procedures at Carolina Hospital.

• Performed over 900 orthopedic treatments
• Expert in meniscus transplantation and cartilage reconstruction
• One of few orthopedists in Poland performing hip arthroscopy
• Former orthopedic consultant for Legia football club

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Komor specializes in ankles, feet, knees, and shoulders at Carolina Hospital.

• Trained in Israel, USA, Spain, and Austria
• Uses stem cells for joint damage treatment
• Practicing orthopedic surgery since 1993
• Awarded EFORT Traveling Fellowship in 2000

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty – with a focus on complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in arthroplasty and joint replacement surgeries
• Finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards in 2014
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University
• Performs advanced procedures for osteoarthritis patients

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.