Valgus Deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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. Jacek Laskowski pioneered hip resurfacing in Poland using the BHR method – the least invasive technique. He's performed over 900 such procedures since 2003.

• 35 years of experience specializing in orthopedic surgery and traumatology
• Performs hip replacements with 'tailor-made' prostheses for each patient
• Authored multiple research articles on orthopedic treatments
• Trained at Mayo Clinic in the USA and top hospitals in Belgium

Head of Orthopedics at Carolina Medical Center – specializes in complex knee surgeries and hip arthroscopy, a rare skill in Poland.

• Expert in meniscus transplantation and cartilage reconstruction
• Performs multi-ligament knee reconstructions and osteotomies
• Orthopedic consultant for professional sports teams
• Specializes in both trauma care and sports medicine

Dr. Selman Dogan has performed approximately 1,100 orthopedic procedures, with a focus on hip and knee arthroplasty at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specializes in sports traumatology and knee ligament injuries
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on arthroplasty and trauma surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in spine and pelvis-acetabulum surgeries
• Tubitak XI Technology Awards Finalist in 2014
• Trained at University of Health Sciences Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital

Practicing since 1993, Dr. Komor specializes in foot, ankle, knee, and shoulder treatments, including innovative stem cell therapy for joint damage.

• EFORT Traveling Fellowship awardee in 2000 for orthopedic excellence in Belgium
• Trained in top centers across Israel, USA, Spain, and Austria
• Practiced in Spain from 2006 to 2013, bringing international expertise
• Uses stem cell therapy to enhance joint repair and recovery

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.

Specializes in musculoskeletal dysfunctions for athletes and pediatric orthopedics – with extensive experience at Carolina Medical Center since 2010.

• Trained at Medical University of Warsaw
• Senior assistant at Hand Surgery Clinic, University Clinical Hospital in Łódź
• Regularly attends international orthopedic conferences
• Treats professional athletes and children from age 3

Specializing in orthopedic care for athletes, Dr. Krakowski combines sports medicine expertise with trauma surgery – trained at the prestigious Landeskrankenhaus-Universitätsklinikum Graz.

• 17 years of experience as team physician for Górnik Łęczna football club
• Advanced training in musculoskeletal trauma surgery
• Works with Lublin University of Technology on medical device innovation
• Active athlete with ski instructor qualifications

42 years of experience specializing in orthopedic surgery – Dr. Babiak focuses on complex joint deformities like hallux valgus at Carolina Hospital.

• Expert in biomechanical correction of foot and knee deformities
• Published authoritative monograph on orthopedic infections
• Trained at leading European hospitals in Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland
• Member of European Bone and Joint Infection Society

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

• Over 43 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in complex spinal deformities and scoliosis

Leading specialist in foot and ankle surgery – Dr. Victor Casals Teixido combines international training with deep scientific knowledge in lower limb orthopedics.

• Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at University Hospital of Bellvitge
• Specialized training at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York
• Author of multiple scientific publications on foot and ankle conditions
• Member of international and national orthopedic associations
• Practices at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona

Dr. Janik combines orthopedic expertise with sports medicine experience – his work includes international projects like the PHANTOM High Flex clinical trial and treating athletes.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology with over a decade of clinical practice
• Coordinated a major clinical trial on high-flex knee implants
• Former medical lead for Davis Cup Warsaw tournament
• Member of Polish Society of Sports Orthopedics
• Trained in Germany through Erasmus exchange program

Orthopedic specialist at Carolina Medical Center in Warsaw with extensive experience in musculoskeletal trauma and sports medicine.

• Specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology since 2012
• Worked at Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Praski Hospital
• Member of Sports Medicine Center CSK MSW in Warsaw

Dr. Tuncer's research on tendon healing, including the use of Tendoflex® and Hypericum perforatum, shows promise for improving post-surgical recovery in orthopedic cases.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on tendon injuries
• Conducted groundbreaking research on Achilles tendon healing
• Demonstrated improved mechanical outcomes with specific treatments
• Published findings on collagen expression in tendon repair

Over 36 years of experience specializing in orthopedic trauma and sports injuries – Dr. Bakmaz brings deep expertise to valgus deformity cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialist in orthopedics and traumatology since 1996
• Extensive experience in knee and hip arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Sami Sokucu specializes in orthopedic oncology with 23 years of experience of experience and 1,100+ procedures performed.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital
• Member of European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Recipient of Commitment Award from Provincial Health Directorate

Dr. Sinthuvanich specializes in robotic-assisted and complex knee and hip replacements at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with expertise in adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery
• Performs both traditional and partial knee replacement surgeries
• Fellowship-trained at Siriraj Hospital, one of Thailand's leading medical institutions
• Skilled in complex revision surgeries for challenging cases

Prof. Abdullah Eren specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with decades of experience in complex cases.

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 48 years of experience of practice
• Expert in Ilizarov limb lengthening techniques
• Former president of TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch
• Published award-winning research on hip dysplasia treatments
• Member of AAOS and EPOS international societies