Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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).

The doctor is a highly regarded specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, currently serving as the Head of the Traumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, the doctor possesses extensive expertise in sports traumatology, knee and shoulder surgery, and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. The doctor has provided medical care to the Spanish National Swimming Team since 1996 and serves as an editor for the European journal KSST.

Recognized for excellence in musculoskeletal injury treatment and degenerative joint conditions, the doctor is an active member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, and has received awards for outstanding clinical research.

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. 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.

Specializing in knee osteoarthritis treatments including arthroplasty and arthroscopic debridement – Dr. Kalkan brings 34 years of focused orthopedic experience.

• Performs advanced procedures like microfracture surgery and ACL reconstruction
• Works at BAH International – a leading orthopedic hospital
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with expertise in orthopedic conditions.

• Skilled in treating fracture and slip problems in the spine
• Experience with scoliosis treatment and spinal canal stenosis
• Addresses heel spurs and foot and ankle problems

Specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopic surgery – Dr. Sahiner performs advanced joint procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in knee and hip prosthesis surgeries
• Skilled in deformity and lengthening procedures
• Specializes in sports surgery for athletes

41 years 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

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. 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
• 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

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

• 35 years 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

Specializes in knee treatments with 26 years 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