Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Javier Albiñana specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery with 41 years of experience of experience, focusing on conditions like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease.

• Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital for nearly a decade
• Fellowship-trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Published multiple studies on hip dysplasia treatments
• Currently serves at Quirón Hospital in Pozuelo

With over 17 years of experience in orthopedics, Dr. Adil Turan specializes in scoliosis treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Completed trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA
• Associate professor with academic roles in orthopedic education
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Extensive experience in spine deformities and surgical corrections

Assoc. Dr. Serdar Toker is a specialist in orthopedic surgery with extensive experience in scoliosis treatment at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Trained in hand surgery and microsurgery
• Former Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Holds a European Diploma in Hand Surgery from FESSH
• Instructor at multiple national and international surgical courses

Prof. Deniz Konya specializes in spine surgery at Medical Park Göztepe, with a Harvard fellowship in spinal procedures.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society
• Published 47 international peer-reviewed articles
• Fellowship-trained at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery, including scoliosis, with extensive experience at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 27 years of experience specializing in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expertise in hip joint surgery and pediatric orthopedic conditions
• Completed specialized training at Akdeniz University
• Member of the medical team at Medical Park Antalya – a leading hospital

Dr. Sutantavibul specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, trained in advanced techniques across Thailand, South Korea, and Japan.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic spine surgery – less scarring, faster recovery
• Performs vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for spinal fractures
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with residency at top Thai hospital

Specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction – Dr. Goldman brings expertise from Hadassah Medical Center and New York's Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience of experience
• Expert in Ilizarov method for complex limb reconstruction
• Treats both pediatric and adult cases of scoliosis
• Member of North American Society for Limb Lengthening

Founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002 – Dr. Acaroglu specializes in scoliosis with over three decades of expertise.

• of orthopedic and trauma experience
• Active member of Scoliosis Research Society and EuroSpine
• Clinical research fellowship at Columbia University, USA
• Lecturer at Hacettepe University until 2009

Dr. Arunakul specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, trained at top US institutions including Yale and UC Irvine. His techniques reduce recovery time for scoliosis patients.

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 27 years of experience of experience
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric spinal deformity at Rady's Children Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and reconstructive spine procedures
• Research scholar at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci specializes in orthopedics with extensive experience in various orthopedic surgeries, including scoliosis treatment at Atlas University Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Authored multiple articles on orthopedic treatments and procedures
• Specializes in limb lengthening, sports surgery, and knee/hip/shoulder prostheses
• Expert in treating bone infections and diabetic foot conditions

Heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology department at Vienna General Hospital, a leading Austrian clinic. His senior leadership means direct oversight of complex scoliosis cases.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery and traumatology
• Leads the department at Austria's largest university hospital
• Expert in managing both planned surgeries and traumatic injuries

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

• Trained in orthopedics at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specializes in sports injuries and arthroscopy
• Extensive experience in military hospitals

Specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgeries – Dr. Keorochana trained at top US institutions.

• Expert in MIS TLIF, LLIF, MIDLF techniques
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center
• Additional training in endoscopic spine surgery
• Over 26 years of experience of orthopedic experience

Dr. Grohs is a leading spine specialist at Vienna General Hospital, with over 35 years of experience dedicated to orthopedic surgery and scoliosis treatment.

• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Medical University Vienna
• President and board member of the Austrian Spine Society
• Habilitation in Orthopedics with specialized training in manual medicine
• Extensive international surgical experience, including missions in Ghana and Kenya

Dr. Yaron Berkovich is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in scoliosis at Rambam Medical Center.

• Specializes in scoliosis treatment and correction
• Works at Rambam Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility
• Focuses on patient-centered care for spinal conditions

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. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

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.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.