Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakol, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his M.D. from Thammasat University (2007–2013). He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Thammasat University (2016–2021). He previously served as a general practitioner and orthopedic officer at Buddhasothorn Hospital. He also worked as an orthopedic surgeon at Asia International Hospital.

Accreditations include board certification in Longevity and Quality of Life Medicine and in Nutritional Wellness. He holds diplomas in Clinical Sexology and Sexual Medicine. He also holds a Sex Therapy certificate. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Advanced training includes Recent Advances in Regenerative Medicine (2025). He trained in advanced hyaluronic acid injection. He has experience with mesotherapy, vitamin therapy, and PRP. He completed courses in multidisciplinary botulinum toxin use and regenerative cosmetic dermatology. He trained in FUE hair transplant and non‑invasive intimacy fillers (2024). He also studied pain and insomnia management.

1,100+ knee surgeries performed – Dr. Argaiz leads the Orthopedic Surgery Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• 38 years specializing in knee and lower limb surgeries
• Director of knee surgery division since 2008
• Published 22 research papers in orthopedic journals
• Trained in arthroscopy at Oxford Hospital
• Member of Spanish Arthroscopic Surgery Association

Specializing in knee arthroscopy and sports injuries, Dr. Eyup Bakmaz brings decades of orthopedic expertise to Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 41 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Special focus on sports injuries and knee arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

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.

Dr. Janusz Kurek is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and sports injuries. He graduated from the Military Medical Academy in Warsaw in 1986. He gained experience at Bielański Hospital, Czerniakowski Hospital, and the American Medical Centre. He operated for many years at the ATTIS Medical Center. He is also associated with Medicover and Luxmed.

He has broad experience in arthroscopy and PRP therapies. He treats knee, ankle, and shoulder injuries and disorders, including overuse, degenerative, and post‑traumatic conditions. He also treats hallux valgus (bunions) and carpal tunnel syndrome.

He performs knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction. He also performs ankle and shoulder arthroscopy, hallux valgus surgery, carpal tunnel release, and PRP treatments.

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD, is Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor in Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He focuses on joint surgery and sports medicine. He performs shoulder and knee arthroscopy and total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first to use stem-cell therapy for osteoarticular bone-defect disease. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region.

He has led 7 grants, including one NSFC General Project. He has published over 20 SCI papers. Some sources report over 30 SCI papers among more than 40 articles, with 8 in Q1 journals, a cumulative impact factor over 100, and a maximum impact factor of 12.153. He has served as a guest editor for multiple journals. He co-authored one monograph.

Credentials and awards: He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong. He was a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley. He received the Shanghai “Super Postdoctoral” award. He is a researcher with the Key Lab of Spine & Spinal Cord Injury (MOE). His honors include the Heilongjiang Medical & Health New Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Harbin Medical & Health New Technology Application Award (First Prize).

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in sports traumatology and knee surgeries, with 20 years of experience and 1,100+ treatments performed.

• Specializes in ligament and tendon injuries, including ACL and meniscus repairs
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Dr. Dawiskiba has performed 1,100+ orthopedic procedures, specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at KCM Clinic.

• 30 years of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in meniscus repairs using titanium and bio-absorbable implants
• Leads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department
• Personally assesses each case for tailored treatment plans

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with innovative techniques.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology since 1983
• Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since 2013
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Justinas Vaiciulis specializes in knee arthroscopies and ACL reconstructions with over 17 years of orthopaedic practice.

• Performs knee arthroscopies and rotator cuff reconstructions
• Trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support and fracture management
• Active participant in international orthopaedic conferences
• Graduated from Vilnius University with honors

Dr. Mark Schurz specializes in preventive cardiology and cardiac imaging, focusing on early detection and tailored treatment plans.

• Graduated from the Medical University of Vienna
• Specialized in cardiology with focus on cardiac imaging and arrhythmia management
• Practices at Wiener Privatklinik with advanced diagnostic methods
• Expert in echocardiography, stress testing, and Holter ECG

Dr. Ak specializes in orthopedic care at Turan Turan Health Group with a focus on meniscus tears.

• Trained at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Over 9 years of orthopedics and traumatology experience
• Current practice dedicated to musculoskeletal health
• Member of the medical staff at Private Medicabil Hospital

1,100+ orthopedic treatments performed – Dr. Bakmaz specializes in knee arthroscopy and sports injuries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 36 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in sports medicine, knee replacement, and hip arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on orthopedic trauma and sports injuries

President of the Israeli Society of Sports Medicine – Dr. Arbel specializes in arthroscopic treatments for sports injuries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Head of the Orthopedic Department and a leading investigator in cartilage treatment
• Trained in arthroscopic surgery in Chicago and Tennessee
• Treating physician for the Israeli national volleyball team
• Pioneer in biological reconstruction techniques like PRP and Orthokine
• Author of 50+ publications on orthopedics and sports medicine