Valgus Deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

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

Associate Professor Adil Turan specializes in orthopedic trauma and knee surgery, with training in Denver, USA. He brings advanced international techniques to Medical Park Antalya.

• 17 years in orthopedics and traumatology
• Fellowship at Denver Health Hospital for trauma research
• Member of Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy Association
• Former chief assistant at Antalya Training Hospital
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

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

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

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

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in knee surgery and hip joint procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 27 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expertise in pediatric orthopedic surgery and hand surgery
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs soft tissue and bone tumor surgeries

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

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

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 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. 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. Kalganov performs around 280 joint surgeries yearly and has completed over 1,700 joint replacements at Assuta Medical Center.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery for the knee, hip, and talipes valgus
• Heads the Orthopedics Department at Assuta Medical Center
• Trained at Tel Aviv University and The Royal London Hospital
• A member of the European Orthopaedic Research Society
• Leads the Healthcare Department for the Netanya Municipality

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