Best Hip Replacement Doctors Abroad

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

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.

Dr. Thawat Prasitathikun, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon. He diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders.

He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His expertise includes bone and joint conditions, fractures, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and trauma. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered orthopaedic care.

Professor Marek Zbigniew Synder is a senior specialist in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal traumatology. He has decades of clinical, research, and academic experience. He earned his PhD in 1982. He completed his DSc (habilitation) in 1993. He became Professor of Medicine in 1998. He served as Regional Consultant in Orthopedics and Traumatology for the Łódź Voivodeship.

Clinical focus: pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening, joint replacement (arthroplasty), and tendon surgery. He also performs in‑office, high‑resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound (USG) for precise diagnosis.

Academic output and mentoring: trained over 20 specialists. Co‑author of textbooks for orthopedic surgeons. Author or co‑author of about 400 scientific papers in Polish and international journals.

Dr. Michał Przybył is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He studied at the Medical University of Łódź and Clark University.

He focuses on minimally invasive joint surgery. He has many years of experience in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. He also performs total hip and knee replacement and complex ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL, ATFL).

In-office ultrasound (USG) allows immediate diagnosis and guides treatment. He treats osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, spine and shoulder conditions, strains, and bunion (hallux) problems. He sees patients in Łódź.

Dr. Marek Aleksander Synder is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He focuses on restoring mobility through non-surgical care and minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgery. He earned his PhD in 2020 for research on Perthes disease.

He is part of the medical team at the Central Teaching Hospital (CKD) in Łódź. He performs surgeries at Księży Młyn Medical Center, Salve Hospital, and the Hospital in Brzeziny.

Clinical scope includes shoulder, hip, knee, pelvic, and groin pain. He treats osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. He treats fractures, spinal injuries, and general trauma, as well as overuse conditions such as tennis elbow, heel spurs, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Professor Cheng Biao is Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor of Orthopedics at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He specializes in complex joint disease and sports trauma. His focus areas are arthroplasty and arthroscopy.

Scope includes knee and hip arthroplasty, meniscectomy, and rotator cuff, ACL, and Bankart repair. He also treats DDH, patellar and shoulder instability, axial spondyloarthritis, Kashin–Beck disease, and major‑joint osteoarthritis.

He is Deputy Head of the Arthroscopy Group, Shanghai Medical Doctor Association, and a founding member of the Chinese Shoulder & Elbow Collaborative. His awards include the Shanghai Medical Science & Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award. He also serves as an international medical expert at the Shanghai World International Medical Center.

41 years focusing on hip dysplasia and pediatric orthopedics – Dr. Albiñana brings deep expertise to complex hip cases at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital for 41 years
• Fellowship-trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Published research on acetabular dysplasia treatments
• Specializes in Perthes disease and developmental hip disorders

Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France – Dr. Kececi specializes in hip prosthesis procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 27 years of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in both primary hip replacements and complex revisions
• Member of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Board member of Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Association

1,700+ joint replacements performed – Dr. Kalganov is a leading orthopedic surgeon at Assuta Medical Center specializing in hip and knee procedures.

• Heads the Healthcare Department of Netanya Municipality
• Performs around 280 surgeries annually
• Trained at The Royal London Hospital
• Member of the European Orthopaedic Research Society

Yaron Berkovich is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee joint replacement and Head of the Orthopedic Department at Carmel Medical Center in Haifa.

• Hip replacement and revision hip arthroplasty
• Completed fellowships in joint replacement and revision surgery in Toronto, Canada
• Senior Lecturer at the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in total joint replacements at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of the Regina Maria network in Bucharest.

• Expert in hip and knee arthroplasty with a patient-centered approach
• Advocates for minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Experienced in complex orthopedic cases and limb function preservation
• Handles traumatic injuries and oncological orthopedic procedures

Dr. Grohs specializes in orthopedic surgery with extensive experience at Vienna General Hospital, focusing on hip replacements and spinal procedures.

• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit, overseeing complex cases
• President of the Austrian Spine Society (2009-2011)
• Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1998

Prof. Bulent Erol brings 29 years of orthopedic expertise, specializing in hip replacements at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• Professor at Marmara University – trained future orthopedic specialists
• Multiple award-winning research in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

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

• Specializes in complex cases including revisions and deformities
• Uses 'tailor-made' prostheses for personalized implants
• Trained at Mayo Clinic and top European centers
• Author of multiple research articles on orthopedic treatments

Specializes in knee and hip replacements with international training across Europe. Works at Carolina Hospital and CMKP Hospital.

• Senior assistant at Orthopedics and RheumoOrthopedics Clinic since 2015
• Research assistant at Medical Center for Postgraduate Education
• Author of numerous publications on joint replacements
• Trained in Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain

Specializes in hip and knee replacements with a focus on complex cases like infections and revisions. Dr. Babiak trained across Europe, including in Sweden and Germany.

• Performs surgical treatment of infections in joint endoprostheses
• Expert in revision surgery for joint replacements
• Member of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society
• Former head of Traumatology Department at Medical University of Warsaw