Best Knee Osteoarthritis doctors: TOP 11 doctors

Dr. Yiğit Erdağ is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has worked at top hospitals, including VM Medicalpark Kocaeli, Konak, and Emsey Hospital. He now sees patients at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and his own clinic.

Dr. Erdağ is skilled in hand surgery, microsurgery, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and sports surgery. He performs both primary and revision hip, knee, and shoulder prosthetic surgeries. He is a member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association, the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mikolaj Wrobel is an orthopedic surgeon who treats knee, ankle, and foot joint conditions. He manages many types of musculoskeletal injuries, such as dislocations, fractures, and tendon or muscle damage. Dr. Wrobel performs various surgical procedures. These include arthroscopic surgeries, ligament and cartilage reconstruction, lower limb osteotomies, meniscus repairs and transplants, and revision surgeries.

He is skilled in knee joint replacement (arthroplasty) with robotic assistance. He also provides surgical care for bone infections. Dr. Wrobel uses advanced technologies in his practice, including robotics and 3D printing. He treats patients starting from age 7.

Dr. Pongwat Polpong is a top neurosurgeon and specialist in regenerative medicine in Thailand. He has more than 15 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He trained at Siriraj Hospital, the Neurological Institute of Thailand, and the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany.

Dr. Pongwat has published many research papers on neurosurgery, parasitology, spine disorders, and brain diseases. His work includes studies on percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy, cerebral cysticercosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebrovascular disorders.

He performed Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi’s first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, a minimally invasive treatment for pituitary tumors. As Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness, he leads programs in Stem Cell Therapy, Neurology, Bone and Joint Regeneration, and Nutrition Enhancement.

Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic care. He completed a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Clinical Fellowship and an Orthopedic Residency at Lerdsin Hospital in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors in Medicine from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Dr. Naputt has published several peer-reviewed studies. His research includes work on elbow fracture dislocations and the link between sarcopenia and hip fracture recovery. Both studies appeared in JSEA Orthopedics in 2024. He is known for his work in clinical practice, research, and education in Thailand’s orthopedic community.

Dr. Iulian Gherman is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, part of the Regina Maria network. He manages musculoskeletal disorders using both surgical and non-surgical methods. He has a strong focus on complex orthopedic cases and uses modern, minimally invasive techniques.

His main expertise includes total hip and knee replacements, ligament reconstruction, and tendon repair. Dr. Gherman also treats traumatic injuries and has experience in advanced orthopedic surgeries for limb preservation in cancer patients.

He regularly performs arthroscopic procedures for meniscus, ligament, and shoulder injuries. He is committed to patient-centered care and prefers minimally invasive treatments whenever possible.

Dr. Mert Filibeli is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed his residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in 2017. He currently works as a surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital and İzmir University of Economics. He has also worked at Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Teaching and Research Hospital and Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital.

Dr. Filibeli is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012. He has also been a member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council since 2017. He is fluent in English (YDS 87.5) and German (Deutsches Sprachdiplom C-2).

Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.