Valgus Deformity Doctors Worldwide

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.

Professor Kesmezacar specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with extensive training at top institutions like Cornell University and Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Over 26 years of orthopedic surgery experience
• Published multiple studies on shoulder and elbow trauma
• Fellowship-trained in orthopedic surgery at prestigious international centers
• Currently practices at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.

Dr. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for joint disorders, ensuring faster recovery and less discomfort for patients at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• PhD in Medical Sciences focusing on locomotor system pathology
• Expert in knee and shoulder surgery, including ACL injuries
• Uses advanced techniques for joint replacement and reconstructive surgery
• Known for empathetic patient care and clear communication

Dr. Stanislaw Klosinski is a specialist in orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. He graduated from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences in 2013. He earned a PhD in medical sciences in 2021. He completed his residency at the Medical University of Łódź. He is a staff surgeon and lecturer at the Central Teaching Hospital (CSK CKD). He performs advanced procedures.

He treats adults and children. He offers both non-surgical care and modern surgical methods. He provides bilingual consultations. His clinical focus includes foot and ankle deformities; knee and hip osteoarthritis; meniscus and ligament injuries; hand and arm overuse syndromes; trauma and fractures; and pediatric hip dysplasia.

Specializes in foot surgery with a focus on Hallux Valgus – Dr. Pirincci combines precision and extensive orthopedic expertise at Atlas University Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on orthopedic conditions including acetabular revisions
• Expert in limb lengthening and sports surgery
• Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis procedures

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, with extensive expertise in spine-related conditions at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training
• Published multiple studies on pain management techniques
• Specializes in cancer pains and spine-related pain treatments
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice since 2017

Professor Cheng Biao is Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor of Orthopedics at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He specializes in complex joint disease and sports trauma. His focus areas are arthroplasty and arthroscopy.

Scope includes knee and hip arthroplasty, meniscectomy, and rotator cuff, ACL, and Bankart repair. He also treats DDH, patellar and shoulder instability, axial spondyloarthritis, Kashin–Beck disease, and major‑joint osteoarthritis.

He is Deputy Head of the Arthroscopy Group, Shanghai Medical Doctor Association, and a founding member of the Chinese Shoulder & Elbow Collaborative. His awards include the Shanghai Medical Science & Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award. He also serves as an international medical expert at the Shanghai World International Medical Center.

Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He heads a specialized traumatology team and leads the sports injuries unit. Dr. De La Cuadra specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Expert in treating rotator cuff injuries and chronic shoulder instability.
• Serves as Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Performs ligament reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
• Works at Hospital Ruber Internacional, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Spain's top hospitals.

Dr. Gokhan Guzel specializes in advanced orthopedic care at Atlas University Hospital. He applies next-generation surgical technologies for deformity correction.

• Completed Extremity Reconstruction and Deformity Training Course
• Member of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association (KADAD)
• Experienced in robotic knee and hip arthroplasty techniques
• Conducted research on deep learning applications in orthopedic surgery
• Co-authored book chapter on new generation orthopedic technologies

Dr. Vladimir Goldman specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction at Hadassah Medical Center, with a focus on pediatric and adult cases.

• Graduated from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and trained at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York
• Expert in Ilizarov method for limb reconstruction
• Member of North American Society for Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction
• Specializes in joint-preserving treatments for post-traumatic arthritis

With over 41 years in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Albiñana specializes in complex pediatric cases at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital for 41 years
• Fellowship-trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Published research on hip dysplasia and Perthes disease
• Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid

Dr. Marek Aleksander Synder is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He focuses on restoring mobility through non-surgical care and minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgery. He earned his PhD in 2020 for research on Perthes disease.

He is part of the medical team at the Central Teaching Hospital (CKD) in Łódź. He performs surgeries at Księży Młyn Medical Center, Salve Hospital, and the Hospital in Brzeziny.

Clinical scope includes shoulder, hip, knee, pelvic, and groin pain. He treats osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. He treats fractures, spinal injuries, and general trauma, as well as overuse conditions such as tennis elbow, heel spurs, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Grohs specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on spine and joint conditions at Vienna General Hospital (AKH).

• Over 35 years of experience in orthopedics
• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Medical University Vienna
• Former President of the Austrian Spine Society
• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery
• Extensive training in manual medicine and clinical research

Professor Marek Zbigniew Synder is a senior specialist in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal traumatology. He has decades of clinical, research, and academic experience. He earned his PhD in 1982. He completed his DSc (habilitation) in 1993. He became Professor of Medicine in 1998. He served as Regional Consultant in Orthopedics and Traumatology for the Łódź Voivodeship.

Clinical focus: pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening, joint replacement (arthroplasty), and tendon surgery. He also performs in‑office, high‑resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound (USG) for precise diagnosis.

Academic output and mentoring: trained over 20 specialists. Co‑author of textbooks for orthopedic surgeons. Author or co‑author of about 400 scientific papers in Polish and international journals.

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. 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.

Specializes in knee surgery and valgus deformity correction with extensive training in France. Currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital.

• Expert in orthopedic oncology and pediatric orthopedics
• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France
• Member of international societies like ISOLS and EMSOS
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch