Shoulder Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Mert Filibeli specializes in shoulder osteoarthritis, combining extensive orthopedics training with hands-on experience at leading hospitals.

• Orthopedics residency at University of Health Sciences Tepecik
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Skilled in German and English for international patients
• Surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital, İzmir University of Economics

Dr. Kececi specializes in shoulder surgery with extensive training in France and over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedics.

• Trained in knee, hip, and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse, Lyon
• Expert in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS, focusing on limb salvage
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

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. 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.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Camilo Escobar is a sports medicine physician in Medellín, Colombia. He has a strong clinical background. He focuses on functional assessment and personalized exercise plans.

He uses functional tests to measure physical capacity and guide treatment. He cares for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and active individuals. He works with physiotherapists, orthopedists, nutritionists, and trainers to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.

He has worked as a physician in several institutions. He has also served as a sports medicine delegate at multiple sporting events.

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Gherman specializes in minimally invasive techniques for shoulder osteoarthritis at Ponderas Academic Hospital – part of Romania's Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements and ligament reconstructions
• Advocates for patient-centered orthopedic care
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical treatments
• Handles complex orthopedic cases with modern approaches

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. Irwin Gonzalez Abad is a regenerative medicine specialist at his private clinic in Guadalajara. He offers patented Dezawa MUSE stem cell treatments discovered by Dr. Dezawa. Dr. Gonzalez Abad holds a master’s degree in aesthetic and longevity medicine and a diploma in ozone therapy. He treats about 200 patients annually using personalized protocols.

• Holds certification from the International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA).
• Performs specialized stem cell rejuvenation, exosome therapy, and threads lifting.
• Completed training with aesthetic brands including Galderma, Mint, and Beyond Aesthetics.
• Provides ozone therapy and vitamin infusions alongside aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon is a body interventional radiologist. He earned his M.D. with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2014. He completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Siriraj in 2020. He then finished a fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology.

His practice focuses on image-guided, minimally invasive therapies. These include interventional oncology and targeted tumor treatments. He also performs musculoskeletal procedures, such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and nerve block or ablation. His work covers pulmonary and other thoracic procedures, and embolotherapy. Many procedures use micro-access pinhole techniques. These allow same-day recovery with minimal downtime.