Knee Arthroscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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. 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.

Specializes in knee surgery with training in France – Dr. Kececi focuses on minimally invasive techniques.

• Member of Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained in knee and hip surgery at Hopital de la Croix Rousse, Lyon
• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery at Centre Orthopedique, France
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch (TOTBID)
• Performs knee prosthesis and replacement surgeries

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive knee arthroscopy, using advanced techniques at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in joint replacements and ligament reconstructions
• Advocates for patient-centered orthopedic care
• Handles complex orthopedic cases with modern approaches
• Experienced in traumatic and oncological orthopedic procedures

Prof. Bulent Erol trained at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and specializes in knee procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• PhD and professorship from Marmara University – a leading medical institution
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Multiple awards for clinical studies in orthopedics
• Expertise in both pediatric and adult orthopedic conditions

Dr. Kosonsuraseni specializes in orthopedic trauma with fellowship training at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery
• Expertise in knee arthroscopy procedures
• Trained at Phramongkutklao Hospital – one of Thailand's leading orthopedic centers

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. Hasan Kalkan specializes in arthroscopic knee surgeries, including ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 34 years of orthopedic surgery experience
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgery
• Expert in knee, shoulder, and hip replacement surgeries

Dr. Grohs specializes in knee arthroscopy with extensive training at Vienna General Hospital. He brings decades of orthopedic expertise to each procedure.

• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Medical University Vienna
• Board-certified specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1999
• President of the Austrian Spine Society (2009-2011)
• Chair of AO-Spine Austria since 2015

Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis, addressing complex joint issues at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating shoulder and knee problems
• Skilled in managing heel spurs and foot/ankle issues
• Experienced in spinal conditions like scoliosis and stenosis

Specializes in knee arthroscopy and sports surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with expertise in both adult and pediatric cases.

• Performs knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopic surgeries
• Experienced in knee prosthesis procedures
• Skilled in deformity and lengthening surgeries
• Works with sports-related injuries

Dr. Kalganov has performed over 1,700 joint replacements and conducts around 280 surgeries annually at Assuta Medical Center.

• Specializes in knee and hip replacements
• Head of Orthopedics Department at Assuta Medical Center
• Trained at Tel Aviv University and The Royal London Hospital
• Member of the European Orthopaedic Research Society

Head of Orthopedics at Carolina Medical Center – specializes in advanced knee procedures like meniscus transplants and multi-ligament reconstructions.

• Expert in sports medicine – worked with Legia football club and national teams
• Performs cartilage reconstruction and osteotomies for complex knee cases
• One of few Polish orthopedists doing hip arthroscopy
• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology

Viktor Kotiuk specializes in knee arthroscopy with over 20 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology, including research and academic roles.

• Worked at State Institution 'Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics' focusing on sports injuries
• Senior lecturer teaching orthopedics and physical therapy in sports traumatology
• Holds a Ph.D. with distinction from National Medical University
• Practiced at Dobrobut Medical Center and Avesana Clinic in Ukraine

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 deformities
• Uses 'tailor-made' prostheses for personalized treatment
• Trained at Mayo Clinic and top European centers
• Author of multiple research articles in orthopedics

Over 33 years of orthopedic experience – Dr. Komor specializes in knee arthroscopy and uses stem cells for joint repair.

• EFORT Traveling Fellowship recipient in 2000
• Completed advanced training in Israel, USA, Spain, and Austria
• Practiced internationally, including Spain from 2006–2013
• Specializes in ankles, feet, knees, and shoulders

Tomasz Kowalski trained in sports orthopedics and regenerative medicine at UCLA, bringing cutting-edge approaches to knee care at Carolina Medical Center.

• Specialized in arthroscopy and knee reconstruction at top UK hospitals
• Conducted stem cell research for musculoskeletal injuries
• Holds a leadership role as Deputy Head of Department
• Previously trained resident doctors in orthopedic surgery