Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a reputed Neurosurgeon with of experience and a special clinical interest in Spine Surgery.

• Completed MD from Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Fellowship-trained in Neurological Surgery at Temple University Hospital, USA
• Board-certified in Neurosurgery with extensive spine surgery expertise
• Speaks English and Thai fluently for clear communication

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

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.

Multiple award-winning spine surgeon specializing in scoliosis – Dr. Akgul is an associate professor at Istanbul University and part-time at Koç University Hospital Spine Center.

• Board member and treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society
• Associate editor for multiple prestigious spine and orthopedics journals
• Expert in Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis
• Recognized for best poster and oral presentations on spinal conditions

Professor Beytemur specializes in complex scoliosis cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive academic and clinical expertise.

• Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at a leading health sciences university
• Published research on pelvic parameters and spine-related conditions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association since 2011
• Supervised multiple theses on bone health and musculoskeletal conditions

Professional orthopedist and scientist with over two decades of experience specializing in scoliosis treatment.

• of expertise in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in scoliosis treatment methods
• Focuses on effective patient outcomes

Dr. Pedro Delgado leads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital, specializing in complex cases.

• Head of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service
• Works alongside specialists with international training in hand surgery
• Part of a team with European and US fellowship credentials

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul brings specialized training from top global institutions, including fellowships in Zurich and New York.

• Orthopaedic surgery residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Observership at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

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.

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.