Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

With 24 years of orthopedic experience, Dr. Pradasuk specializes in scoliosis surgery at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok.

• Trained in spinal surgery techniques
• Offers comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation
• Fluent in both English and Thai

Specializes in scoliosis surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with training at Chicago Loyola University.

• Focuses on spine surgery, including childhood spinal diseases
• Trained in microsurgery and fracture management
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed Eurospine Accredited Education Modules

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including scoliosis correction, with decades of research and clinical practice.

• Over 34 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Specializes in orthopedic surgery with expertise in complex spinal conditions like scoliosis. Works at Atlas University Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Authored studies on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia
• Skilled in limb lengthening and tumor surgery

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic techniques for scoliosis. Trained in Japan and South Korea for advanced procedures.

• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Expert in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures
• Performs percutaneous screw fixation for spinal stability
• Uses endoscopic techniques for less invasive treatments

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Performs 60+ spinal surgeries each month—Dr. Pekarsky is Israel's top spinal surgeon according to the Israeli Medical Association.

• Specializes in minimally invasive scoliosis surgery for adults and children
• Trained in spinal surgery across the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria
• Treats elite athletes including Olympic medalists and professional basketball players
• Member of the Israeli Spine Society and Spine Society of Europe

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Arunakul trained at top US institutions including Yale and UC San Diego.

• Expert in endoscopic and reconstructive spine procedures
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric spinal deformity at Rady's Children Hospital
• Research experience at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon since 2004

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and complex bone conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in France on minimally invasive hip surgery
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS for limb salvage and musculoskeletal oncology
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

Dr. Grohs leads the Spine Unit at Vienna General Hospital and serves as Chair of AO-Spine Austria, bringing decades of specialized expertise to scoliosis treatment.

• Deputy Chief of Spine Unit – oversees complex scoliosis cases
• Former President of Austrian Spine Society
• Habilitation in Orthopaedics with focus on spinal surgery
• Performs surgical missions in Africa for spinal deformities

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for scoliosis – trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center and Desert Institute for Spine Care.

• Expert in techniques like MIS TLIF, LLIF, and MIDLF
• Performs endoscopic spine surgery and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty
• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with spinal surgery specialization
• Graduated with First Class Honors from Mahidol University

Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in scoliosis treatment at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expertise in surgical correction of spinal deformities
• Focused on improving patient mobility and posture
• Works within a renowned medical center

Professor Izhar Fluman heads the spine surgery center at Assuta Medical Center, specializing in scoliosis treatment with a Harvard-trained background.

• 130+ scientific papers on spinal diseases
• Presented at 100+ international symposia
• Trained at Harvard's Children's Hospital
• Editor for Spine and Journal of Spinal Disorder
• Member of six prestigious spinal associations

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.

Performed 1,000+ spine surgeries – Dr. Ashkenazi founded the Israel Spine Center at Assuta Hospital.

• 27 years specializing in spinal neurosurgery
• Expert in innovative techniques like the TOPS™ System
• Trained in spinal surgery at Montefiore Medical Center (USA)
• Author of 50+ research papers on spine conditions
• Member of 5 international spine societies including EUROSPINE

41 years specializing in pediatric orthopedics – Dr. Albiñana leads scoliosis treatment at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Former Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital
• Trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University in pediatric orthopedics
• Published research on hip dysplasia and acetabular development