Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Naputt is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and osteoarthritis care at EDNA Wellness in Thailand.

• Completed Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital
• Published research on orthopedic conditions and post-surgical recovery
• Teaches orthopedic medicine to medical students and residents
• Member of the Thai orthopedic community with clinical research contributions

Specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Ciuvica ensures faster recovery for osteoarthritis patients at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• PhD in Medical Sciences with research on locomotor system pathology
• Expert in knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures
• Manages both acute trauma and chronic degenerative conditions
• Uses advanced techniques for joint replacement surgeries
• Known for empathetic patient communication and care

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in knee and hip joint surgeries at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with a focus on osteoarthritis treatment.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in knee and hip joint surgeries, including prosthesis
• Trained at Akdeniz University, a leading medical institution
• Handles both adult and pediatric orthopedic cases

Associate Professor Adil Turan specializes in orthopedic trauma and sports injuries, with training in Denver and extensive experience in Turkey's top hospitals.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology with 17 years of experience of practice
• Fellowship-trained at Denver Health Hospital for trauma research
• Member of Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.

41 years of experience specializing in pediatric orthopedic conditions – Dr. Albiñana focuses on hip dysplasia and complex pediatric cases at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Former Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Published research on acetabular dysplasia and Perthes disease
• Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid

Assoc. Prof. Serdar Toker specializes in orthopedics with a focus on hand surgery, trained internationally at Colorado University Denver Health Centre.

• Over 28 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Holds a European Diploma from FESSH for hand surgery
• Certified in microsurgery and arthroscopy techniques

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. 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. Mert Filibeli specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on osteoarthritis, bringing extensive training and experience to Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Completed residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating communication with international patients
• Surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital, İzmir University of Economics since 2021

Dr. Kasman specializes in arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, focusing on advanced techniques for joint preservation and repair.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expert in trauma surgery and sports injuries
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Skilled in pediatric orthopedics and extremity lengthening

Dr. Ionut Serban specializes in arthroscopic surgery and trauma management, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in complex fractures and post-traumatic deformity correction
• Uses both surgical and non-surgical approaches tailored to injury severity
• Focuses on optimal bone healing and reducing long-term complications
• Highly trained in sports injury treatment

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. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Dr. Tur specializes in Osteopathy with a focus on chronic pain management, integrating Gonstead Chiropractic techniques for precise adjustments.

• Certified in Osteopathy and Acupuncture with international registrations
• Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Thailand
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association and Swiss Medical Register
• Trained in Chinese Pharmacology and Nutrition for holistic approaches

Specializes in knee and hip surgeries with international training in France. Dr. Kececi focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Board-certified in orthopedics with over 27 years of experience of experience
• Trained in knee, hip, and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse
• Expert in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS for limb salvage and musculoskeletal oncology

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive techniques for joint replacements and trauma cases at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in hip and knee arthroplasty with a patient-centered approach
• Handles complex orthopedic cases and ligament reconstructions
• Performs arthroscopies for meniscus tears and ligament injuries
• Works at Regina Maria network – modern healthcare solutions

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.