Ankylosing spondylitis 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. Turan brings 17 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, specializing in trauma and sports injuries at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in orthopedics at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Advanced trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the US
• Member of Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Specialist in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgeries – Dr. Oruc brings 27 years of experience of orthopedic expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specializes in joint replacements and soft tissue tumor treatments
• Trained at Akdeniz University's prestigious medical program
• Performs both adult and pediatric orthopedic procedures

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. Burcin Kececi specializes in orthopedic oncology and bone tumors, with extensive training in France.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS for limb salvage and musculoskeletal oncology
• Former board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

Over 37 years of experience of orthopedic expertise – Dr. Cilli specializes in Ankylosing spondylitis at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in sports medicine
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specializes in knee and shoulder surgery techniques
• Extensive experience in military and civilian orthopedic care

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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.

Dr. Camilo Escobar is a sports medicine physician in Medellín, Colombia. He has a strong clinical background. He focuses on functional assessment and personalized exercise plans.

He uses functional tests to measure physical capacity and guide treatment. He cares for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and active individuals. He works with physiotherapists, orthopedists, nutritionists, and trainers to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.

He has worked as a physician in several institutions. He has also served as a sports medicine delegate at multiple sporting events.

Dr. Grohs has dedicated over 35 years of experience to spine care, leading the Spine Unit at Vienna General Hospital – one of Austria's top medical centers.

• Specialist in orthopaedic surgery with focus on spine conditions
• Deputy Chief of Spine Unit at Medical University Vienna
• Former President of Austrian Spine Society
• Certified in manual medicine and clinical research
• Extensive surgical experience in international settings

Specialized in orthopedics with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital – now focuses on complex musculoskeletal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Active in robotic knee surgery research
• Published multiple studies on shoulder and hip conditions
• Participated in international orthopedic conferences

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe focuses on ENT conditions with extensive experience across multiple hospitals in Istanbul.

• 29 years of experience of experience in ENT practice
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon trained at Montreal Heart Institute and leads the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital.

• Specializes in coronary artery disease and cardiovascular interventions
• Former professor at Gachon University Gil Medical Center
• President of Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology
• PhD in Medicine from Korea University

Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital – specializes in joint disorders and arthroscopic surgery.

• Expert in knee and shoulder joint disorders
• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Surgery at St. Paul's Hospital
• Member of Korean Knee and Shoulder Societies
• Handles sports injuries and joint replacement surgeries

Dr. Lovi holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment and specializes in degenerative spine pathologies at IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of the Italian Society for Spine Surgery (GIS)
• Active in the Spine Society of Europe (Eurospine)
• Holds a leadership role in EMSPOD

Specializes in Ankylosing spondylitis as Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Leads the department at Biruni University Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Bezmialem Vakif University

Performed 15,000 operations and 1,215 hip arthroscopies between 2009 and 2015 – Dr. Zini specializes in orthopedic surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Coordinator of Orthopedics and Traumatology since 2007
• Specializes in arthroscopic treatment of hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist
• Treated many professional athletes including international stars
• Author of 100+ publications and 7 monographs
• Twice awarded the Bellando-Randone Prize by SIOT

Recognized with multiple awards for his spine research – Dr. Akgul specializes in complex spinal deformities at Biruni University Hospital.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul University's Orthopedics Department
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society & Turkish Orthopedic Association
• Specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal revision surgeries
• Published research on spinal tuberculosis and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy