Best Knee Osteoarthritis Doctors Worldwide — TOP 42

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

2000+ treatments performed – Dr. Pongwat Polpong leads the Stem Cell Therapy and Neurology Department at EDNA Wellness.

• 16 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine
• Trained at Siriraj Hospital and the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany
• Specializes in combining stem cell therapy with PRP for joint regeneration
• Published multiple studies on spinal disorders and minimally invasive techniques

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Apisit Rattanasarn is an orthopaedic surgeon who focuses on foot and ankle disorders. He trained at major academic medical centers in Thailand.

He completed residency in Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He has broad experience in surgical and non-surgical care for degenerative disease, sports injuries, and post‑traumatic conditions.

His practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, joint preservation, pain control, and long-term function. He provides tailored treatment plans. He is a member of the Thailand Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (THOFAS) and the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST), and is licensed by the Thai Medical Council (TMC).

Specializes in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements – Dr. Sinthuvanich combines advanced technology with extensive surgical expertise at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Trained in adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Performs both traditional and partial knee replacement surgeries
• Handles complex and revision cases with precision
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 21 years of experience of experience

Dr. Kantaphong Thongrong integrates advanced robotics and non-invasive technologies to enhance knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation outcomes.

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in chronic pain management
• Pioneers robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training
• Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group, specializing in innovative therapies
• Instructor at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

Andreas X. Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, is an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon. He specializes in robotic surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine. He has been Director of the Sports Injuries Department at Olympion Medical Center since 2005. He performs 200–250 major operations each year. He has over 20 years of practice and has completed more than 6,000 procedures.

He is an expert in robotic knee arthroplasty using CORI (Smith & Nephew) and ROSA (Zimmer Biomet) systems. His practice includes shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty, ACL/PCL, meniscus and cartilage surgery, total knee replacement, complex fractures, and kyphoplasty. He also offers PRP and other biologic treatments. His research includes 25 papers, over 450 citations, an h-index of 8, and more than 100 presentations. Honors include the Klaus Klemm First Prize, an AO Research Grant, and an Excellence Award. He is an ESSSE-SECEC Fellow, on the GMC Specialist Register, and ATLS certified.

Dr. Narkbunnam specializes in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital – offering precision in every procedure.

• Trained in adult reconstructive surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Visiting scholar at Stanford University Medical Center
• Focuses on partial and revision knee replacements
• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery

Dr. He Fa Sheng is the Director of the Department of Orthopedics. He specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and osteoporosis. He has practiced since 1995. He previously worked at Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Clinical focus includes minimally invasive spine surgery, joint replacement, osteoporotic fractures, and trauma care.

Honors and appointments include the Xiamen May 1st Labor Medal and provincial awards for medical rescue. He serves as Deputy Director in several orthopedic associations. He is also a Standing Committee member in orthopedics and rehabilitation.

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

1. Far away from NCDs & It’s complication

2. Good quality of life

3. Youthful lively life

4. Longevity

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Dr. Kenan Keklikci is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint prosthesis, and sports injuries. Dr. Keklikci completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis and severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.

• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Performs robotic knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery.
• Expert in arthroscopic procedures for the ankle, hip, and knee.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Specializes in knee joint replacement using robotic assistance – Dr. Wrobel integrates advanced robotics and 3D printing into surgical care.

• Performs arthroscopic surgeries and ligament reconstruction
• Expert in meniscus repairs and transplants
• Treats patients from age 7 and up
• Focuses on knee, ankle, and foot joint conditions

Dr. Mark Schurz specializes in cardiology with a focus on preventive strategies and advanced cardiac diagnostics at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specialized in cardiology, focusing on cardiac imaging and hypertension control
• Expert in echocardiography, stress testing, and Holter ECG
• Provides personalized treatment plans for heart conditions

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.