Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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. Francisco Rodriguez Argaiz leads the knee surgery division at Quironsalud Marbella, specializing in complex knee procedures.

• Over 38 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery and traumatology
• Director of orthopedic surgery at Quironsalud Marbella since 2019
• Published 22 scientific papers on orthopedic techniques
• Trained in arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgery at top hospitals
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic associations in Spain

Associate Professor with 33 years of experience in radiology – Dr. Ozdemir specializes in diagnostic imaging for osteoarthritis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified radiologist with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in advanced imaging techniques for joint and bone conditions
• Currently serves at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mario Bertoli has completed more than 2,300 successful surgeries, including 1,500 endoprostheses of large joints.

• 20 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Heads the Orthopedics Department at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Performs joint arthroscopic surgeries of different complexity
• Completed advanced courses in endoprosthetics
• Trained at Masaryk University and Na Bulovce Hospital

7,500+ hip and knee replacement surgeries performed – Dr. Predescu is a European authority in arthroscopic and knee surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Head of Orthopedics Department with nearly 31 years of experience of experience
• Doctorate in medical sciences
• Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Specializes in arthroscopic techniques for precise joint care

Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery.

Subspecialty:
Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery.

Education:

• 2004–2010: Doctor of Medicine (First Class Honors), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2013–2017: Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2019–2020: Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery (Knee and Hip), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University…………………………..

Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with over 41 years of experience of experience.

• Specializes in knee and hip arthroscopy
• Expertise in sports injuries and orthopedic trauma
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Over 10,000 hip and knee replacements performed – Dr. Juda is one of Europe's top orthopedic surgeons at Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital.

• 42 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Specializes in knee and shoulder replacements
• Recognized as one of Europe's best in joint replacement

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

Trained at top international centers including UPENN and Helios Endo Clinic – Dr. Genc brings advanced techniques to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on joint preservation
• Advanced training in sports medicine and football injuries
• Experienced in both non-surgical and surgical management of osteoarthritis

Prof. Dr. Akif Albayrak is an orthopedic and spine surgeon in Istanbul. He practices at Central Hospital and leads the clinical and surgical spine services.

He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex spinal disorders. His expertise includes scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma and reconstruction, and minimally invasive surgery. He treats both adults and children.

His training includes advanced clinical work in Turkey and abroad. He completed an observer fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He progressed from Associate Professor to Professor and publishes regularly in international orthopedic journals.

900+ hip replacements performed – Dr. Laskowski pioneered the BHR method in Poland, the least invasive hip resurfacing technique.

• 35 years of experience of orthopedic experience
• Specializes in complex cases and custom 'tailor-made' prostheses
• Trained at Mayo Clinic and Belgium's top orthopedic centers
• Author of multiple research papers on orthopedic treatments

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty, with 20 years of experience of experience and over 900 procedures performed.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in sports traumatology, including ACL and meniscus repairs
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Kotiuk specializes in musculoskeletal orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive experience treating sports and ballet injuries.

• 20 years of experience of orthopedic practice in leading Ukrainian clinics
• Senior research specialist at Ukraine's Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
• Ph.D. holder with academic teaching experience
• Worked at Dobrobut Medical Center – one of Ukraine's top private clinics

Specializes in knee treatments with 26 years of experience of orthopedic experience – Dr. Luboinski performs advanced procedures at Carolina Hospital.

• Performed over 900 orthopedic treatments
• Expert in meniscus transplantation and cartilage reconstruction
• One of few orthopedists in Poland performing hip arthroscopy
• Former orthopedic consultant for Legia football club

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Komor specializes in ankles, feet, knees, and shoulders at Carolina Hospital.

• Trained in Israel, USA, Spain, and Austria
• Uses stem cells for joint damage treatment
• Practicing orthopedic surgery since 1993
• Awarded EFORT Traveling Fellowship in 2000

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty – with a focus on complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in arthroplasty and joint replacement surgeries
• Finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards in 2014
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University
• Performs advanced procedures for osteoarthritis patients

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.