Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, particularly for arthrosis, at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with expertise in ultrasound-guided interventions
• Published multiple international articles on pain management techniques
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice, focusing on advanced pain relief methods
• Specializes in waist, neck, and spine pain treatments

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. 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.

Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis procedures – Dr. Pirincci combines orthopedic expertise with sports surgery techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia treatments
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and joint replacement surgeries
• Handles complex cases involving bone deficiencies and revisions

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.

Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Vienna General Hospital – Dr. Grohs brings specialized orthopedic expertise to arthrosis treatment.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in orthopedics
• Board-certified specialist in orthopedic surgery
• Former President of the Austrian Spine Society
• Trained at University of Vienna's renowned orthopedic department

Specialist in endoprosthetics – Dr. Mi works exclusively on joint replacement for arthrosis at Assuta Medical Center.

• Orthopedist-traumatologist focusing on arthrosis treatment
• Expert in implanting artificial joints (endoprosthetics)
• Access to advanced surgical techniques

A leading scientist in regenerative medicine, Professor Karaöz directs Turkey's first GMP-standard stem cell center at Liv Hospital Ulus. He has pioneered cellular therapies for many hard-to-treat conditions.

• Over 40 years of experience of specialized research in stem cell and tissue engineering
• Conducted advanced research at Harvard University in the United States
• Authored nearly 200 international publications on stem cell therapies
• Founding director of Turkey's first institutional stem cell R&D center at a university
• Manages clinical trials for conditions like arthritis using stem cells

Specializes in joint arthroplasty and sports injuries – Dr. Dedeoglu brings extensive expertise in knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Fellowship-trained in hand and upper extremity surgery
• Member of European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow
• Former Chief Physician at Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital
• Research fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Dr. Flores focuses on non-surgical treatments for arthrosis at Advanced Regenerative Center.

• Certified by the Mexican Board of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Expert in regenerative medicine approaches
• Registered with the Ministry of Health

Dr. Irwin Gonzalez Abad is a regenerative medicine specialist at his private clinic in Guadalajara. He offers patented Dezawa MUSE stem cell treatments discovered by Dr. Dezawa. Dr. Gonzalez Abad holds a master’s degree in aesthetic and longevity medicine and a diploma in ozone therapy. He treats about 200 patients annually using personalized protocols.

• Holds certification from the International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA).
• Performs specialized stem cell rejuvenation, exosome therapy, and threads lifting.
• Completed training with aesthetic brands including Galderma, Mint, and Beyond Aesthetics.
• Provides ozone therapy and vitamin infusions alongside aesthetic procedures.

Performs 20+ joint replacement procedures weekly – Prof. Hospodar is a leading orthopedic surgeon with 37 years of experience of hands-on experience at Malvazinky Rehabilitation Clinic.

• Specializes in total knee replacements using Zimmer implants – known for durability
• Head of Orthopedic Unit since 2003 – oversees a high-performing surgical team
• Chief Physician for Czech Olympic team since 1995 – elite sports medicine expertise
• Holds two postgraduate degrees in orthopedics – among the most qualified in Czechia
• Performs minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries for joint preservation

5,000+ major orthopedic operations performed – Prof. Zagra leads the Hip Surgery Department at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan.

• Specializes in complex primary and revision hip surgeries (25% of cases)
• Uses tissue-safe methods and latest ceramic/titanium implants
• Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the European Hip Society
• Visiting professor at the University of Milan
• Author of 130+ published articles