Best orthopedists: TOP 375 doctors

Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen is an experienced orthopedist-traumatologist with over 35 years in the field. He specializes in total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgeries. He also focuses on revision arthroplasty, femoral osteotomy, and the treatment of hip dislocation and avascular necrosis (AVN).

Prof. Bilgen performs about 650 orthopedic surgeries each year. This high number shows his skill and the trust patients place in him. He became a Professor in 2002. He has also worked as an Education Advisor and Lecturer for STRYKER, USA. Prof. Bilgen has published many academic papers and often presents new surgical techniques at international conferences.

He is the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and holds leadership positions in other medical organizations.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

Dr. Lolli is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, with over two decades of expertise in treating complex spinal conditions. Graduating with top honors in Medicine and Surgery from the prestigious University of Bologna in 2004, he further honed his skills by specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Currently, Dr. Lolli is a key member of the Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Department at the renowned Maria Cecilia Hospital, where he focuses on advanced treatments for spinal deformities in both teenagers and adults. His extensive background includes over a decade of work at the world-renowned Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, one of Europe’s top orthopedic centers, where he was a spine surgery specialist from 2003 to 2015.

Dr. Lolli’s surgical expertise is reflected in the more than 3.000 spine surgeries he has performed, particularly in correcting vertebral deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. His proficiency spans treating both congenital and neuromuscular scoliosis in children and adolescents, using state-of-the-art techniques like growing rods and VEPTR for early onset scoliosis. He is also highly skilled in advanced vertebral resection techniques, including Smith Petersen, Ponte, and pedicle subtraction osteotomies.

In addition to pediatric spine deformities, Dr. Lolli has vast experience addressing degenerative spine conditions, such as herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis, using both traditional and cutting-edge non-fusion techniques.

An active member of the AO Spine association, Dr. Lolli contributes to global education and research in spine care. His academic contributions are extensive, with over 30 publications in leading medical journals (Spine, European Spine Journal, The Spine Journal) and more than 100 reports presented at national and international conferences. He has also been a keynote speaker at numerous prestigious events, including the Global Spine Congress and the Bologna Spine Meeting.

Dr. Lolli’s dedication to advancing spine surgery and improving patient outcomes has made him a respected figure in the field, both in Italy and internationally.

Dr. Cengiz Sen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He has expertise in revision arthroplasty, degenerative joint disease, congenital limb deformities, and pediatric orthopedic disorders. Dr. Sen is skilled in limb lengthening, pseudoarthrosis surgery, and managing periprosthetic infections. He is also a pioneer in using stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Sen has published many articles, especially on total knee replacement and infected nonunion. He is a professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has received the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for his academic and clinical achievements.

Dr. Burak Onvural is a board-certified microsurgeon in orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 17 years of clinical experience. He is known for his skills in treating sports injuries, joint replacements, and minimally invasive procedures such as knee and hip arthroscopy.

Dr. Onvural has worked as an orthopedic doctor for top sports clubs, including Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League. He has performed many successful surgeries, including anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions and stem cell therapies for arthritis. He received international training at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland. He is also accredited by leading orthopedic societies.

Dr. Milan Pastucha is an experienced orthopaedic specialist. He has led the Orthopaedic Department at Horovice Hospital since 2009. Dr. Pastucha works with both adult and paediatric patients. He previously held senior positions at Benesov Hospital and managed the Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic at Palas Athena in Prague.

Dr. Pastucha graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava in 1998. He earned his 1st Level Specialist Certification in Orthopaedics in 2001 and completed a postgraduate specialization in 2006. Under his leadership, the Horovice Orthopaedic Department is known for high patient satisfaction and advanced surgical results.

Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is an experienced orthopedic specialist. He treats complex conditions such as Dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He is skilled in both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chavez Gasque creates personalized care plans to achieve the best results for his patients.

He has strong knowledge of biomechanics, especially of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine. His work is guided by a thorough understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and injury patterns. He provides care based on the latest medical evidence for each patient.

A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of prof. K. Skubiszewski in Lublin (1994-2000). After a post-graduate internship in 2003-2004, he was an assistant in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology with the Hip and Knee Endoprosthesoplasty Center of the "Frederic Chopin" Provincial Specialistic Hospital in Rzeszów. For 12 years, he was an assistant in the Clinical Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Saint "Jadwiga the Queen" Clinical Provincial Hospital. From 2006 until now, Senior Assistant of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Specialistic "Holy Family" Hospital in Rzeszów. He obtained the title of specialist after the exam on November 25, 2009. Apart from the workplace, he also gained skills and experience during numerous theoretical and practical courses and trainings organized in Poland and abroad, carried out in the best orthopedic centers.

Other treatments:

Arthroscopic techniques:

> shoulder: treatment of instability of the shoulder joint (suturing the labrum, Hill Sachs remplissage) and the clavicle-shoulder joint, biceps tendon tenodesis / tenotomy, reconstruction of the rotator cuff tendons, mini-open reconstruction technique of the LATARJET acetabular defect or bone-block scapular defect;

> knee: reconstruction of the cruciate and collateral ligaments of the knee, reconstruction of the MPFL ligament in patellar instability, reconstruction of articular cartilage defects with the use of collagen membranes and growth factors;

> ankle joint: treatment of anterior conflict, acute ATFL ligament injuries, cartilage injuries.

Dr. Kulczyk has participated in numerous conferences and courses in Poland and abroad. he is the author of several scientific publications on arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Member of:

European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA); European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (ESSSE- SECEC)

A graduate of the Pomeranian Medical University, Faculty of Medicine in Szczecin. Specialization in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System.

Dr. Trzeciak gained practical and theoretical experience while working at the Provincial Clinical Hospital No. 2 in Rzeszów. He broadens his knowledge by participating in courses and training in operational techniques organized by centers with the highest level of reference in Poland and abroad. He is the holder of course completion certificates under the guidance of AO, AAOS, FESSH, IBRA. He perfected his orthopedic skills during numerous individual trainings and symposia.