Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Mario Bertoli has performed over 2,300 successful operations, including 800 arthroscopic procedures. He heads the Orthopedics Department at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in surgical treatment of large joint diseases
• Performs joint replacements and revision implant surgeries
• Graduated from Medical University in Brno
• Completed internships at Trauma Clinic Brno and Orthopedic Clinic Na Bulovce

1,100+ knee surgeries performed – Dr. Argaiz leads the Orthopedic Surgery Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• 38 years of experience specializing in knee and lower limb surgeries
• Director of knee surgery division since 2008
• Published 22 research papers in orthopedic journals
• Trained in arthroscopy at Oxford Hospital
• Member of Spanish Arthroscopic Surgery Association

Specializing in knee arthroscopy and sports injuries, Dr. Eyup Bakmaz brings decades of orthopedic expertise to Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Special focus on sports injuries and knee arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD, is Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor in Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He focuses on joint surgery and sports medicine. He performs shoulder and knee arthroscopy and total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first to use stem-cell therapy for osteoarticular bone-defect disease. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region.

He has led 7 grants, including one NSFC General Project. He has published over 20 SCI papers. Some sources report over 30 SCI papers among more than 40 articles, with 8 in Q1 journals, a cumulative impact factor over 100, and a maximum impact factor of 12.153. He has served as a guest editor for multiple journals. He co-authored one monograph.

Credentials and awards: He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong. He was a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley. He received the Shanghai “Super Postdoctoral” award. He is a researcher with the Key Lab of Spine & Spinal Cord Injury (MOE). His honors include the Heilongjiang Medical & Health New Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Harbin Medical & Health New Technology Application Award (First Prize).

900+ procedures performed in orthopedics, specializing in knee issues – Dr. Luboinski heads the Orthopedics Department at Carolina Medical Center.

• 26 years of experience of orthopedic and traumatology experience
• Specializes in meniscus transplantation and cartilage reconstruction
• Founder of the Polish Arthroscopic Society
• Medical consultant for elite sports teams including Legia football club

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

• Specializes in complex cases including revisions and deformations
• Uses 'tailor-made' prostheses for personalized treatment
• Trained at top institutions like Mayo Clinic in the USA
• Author of multiple research articles in orthopedics

900+ orthopedic procedures performed – Dr. Kotiuk specializes in musculoskeletal trauma at Carolina Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Ph.D. with distinction from National Medical University of Bogomolсa
• Senior lecturer in physical rehabilitation and sports traumatology
• Worked at Ukraine's leading trauma and orthopedics institutions

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in sports traumatology and knee surgeries, with 20 years of experience of experience and 1,100+ treatments performed.

• Specializes in ligament and tendon injuries, including ACL and meniscus repairs
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine and trauma surgery, with a focus on arthroplasty and pelvis-acetabulum surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed his specialty education at University of Health Sciences
• Finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Specializes in treating knees and uses stem cells for joint repair – Dr. Komor brings over 33 years of experience of orthopedic expertise to Carolina Hospital.

• Trained at top centers in the US, Israel, Spain, and Austria
• Recipient of the prestigious EFORT Traveling Fellowship in Belgium
• Uses innovative stem cell therapies for joint damage
• Practiced internationally, including seven years in Spain

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Stepien specializes in sports traumatology and arthroscopic surgery at Carolina Medical Center.

• 12 years of experience of orthopedic experience
• Member of European Society of Sports Traumatology
• Expert in knee and wrist arthroscopy
• Uses WALANT method for pain-free procedures

Dr. Dawiskiba has performed 1,100+ orthopedic procedures, specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at KCM Clinic.

• 30 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in meniscus repairs using titanium and bio-absorbable implants
• Leads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department
• Personally assesses each case for tailored treatment plans

Specializes in sports-related musculoskeletal injuries – treats elite athletes at Carolina Medical Center in Warsaw since 2010.

• Focuses on athletic injuries and pediatric orthopedics
• Senior assistant at Hand Surgery Clinic of University Clinical Hospital in Łódź
• Regularly attends international orthopedic conferences
• Accepts pediatric patients from age 3

Specialized in sports orthopedics and regenerative medicine at UCLA, with advanced training in arthroscopy at The Royal Orthopedic Hospital.

• Received prestigious scholarship at UCLA for sports orthopedics
• Advanced training in arthroscopy and joint reconstruction in the UK
• Former Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Wye Valley NHS Trust
• Sub-specialized in Shoulder and Elbow Joint Surgery
• Deputy Head of Department at Carolina Medical Center since 2019

Specializes in sports-related orthopedic injuries – works closely with young athletes and football professionals at Górnik Łęczna.

• 17 years of experience caring for youth athletes at Junior High School Sports Training Centre
• Advanced training in musculoskeletal traumatology at Landeskrankenhaus-Universitätsklinikum Graz
• Active researcher collaborating with Lublin University of Technology
• Qualified ski instructor and WOPR rescuer