Vertebral plastic Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including vertebral plastic procedures, with decades of experience in neurosurgery.

• Over 34 years of experience performing spinal surgeries
• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery awards
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Published extensively on spinal surgery techniques

Dr. Javier Albiñana specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery with 41 years of experience of experience treating complex cases like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Former Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital
• Fellow in Pediatric Orthopedics at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
• Published research on hip dysplasia and Perthes disease

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 robotic spine surgery – combines precision technology with extensive training at Hadassah University Hospital and Bronx Hospital.

• Performs complex spinal surgeries, including deformities and tumors
• Trained in pediatric vertebrology for spinal issues in children
• Associate professor and active researcher in vertebrology
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.

Dr. Adil Turan brings 17 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, including trauma research at Denver Health Hospital. He specializes in vertebral plastic procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Trained at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Over 27 years of experience specializing in orthopedic and traumatology care, with expertise in a wide range of joint and bone procedures.

• Expertise in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgeries
• Skilled in treating soft tissue and bone tumors
• Special training in pediatric orthopedic surgery
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Mert Filibeli specializes in vertebral plastic procedures, combining extensive training with hands-on experience in orthopedic and traumatology surgeries.

• Completed residency at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patient consultations
• Surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital, İzmir University of Economics

25+ years specializing in sports traumatology and shoulder surgery – Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra leads a multidisciplinary team at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• Expert in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder injuries
• Head of specialized traumatology team focusing on rapid recovery
• Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
• Published PhD research in orthopedic surgery

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in orthopedic oncology and reconstructive surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in France on minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Member of international societies like ISOLS and SICOT
• Expert in limb salvage and bone tumor treatments

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci specializes in orthopedic surgeries, including vertebral plastic procedures, with extensive training and contributions to orthopedic research.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Co-authored studies on orthopedic treatments and hip dysplasia
• Specializes in complex orthopedic surgeries including spinal procedures

Dr. Ban Seong-su is a neurosurgeon. His specialties include biportal endoscopic spine surgery (herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal fusion), percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN), radiofrequency therapy, and cervical artificial disc replacement. He is Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He previously served as Director or Medical Director of Spine Centers at Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, International Baro Hospital, Pyeongtaek Pakae Hospital, Cheonan Woori Hospital, and Busan Sehung Hospital. He was also a visiting physician and clinical fellow at Asan Medical Center.

He earned his M.D. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Chung-Ang University. He completed an internship at Korea Cancer Center Hospital and a neurosurgery residency at Seoul Medical Center.

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.

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. So Jae-young is the Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in spinal tumors and disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), cervical spine disorders, and head trauma.

He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital, where he completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency. He then completed a clinical fellowship at Gangnam Severance. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital. He also served as Medical Director at Seoul Chuktap Hospital. He holds an M.S. in Medicine from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a full member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, and Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. His publications include a 2024 Neurospine study on cervical dynamic MRI in spondylotic myelopathy (doi:10.14245/ns.2448166.083). They also cover techniques for unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery and a sellar reconstruction method using fibrin-coated collagen fleece.

Head of Orthopedics at Carolina Medical Center, specializing in advanced joint and musculoskeletal treatments.

• Expert in meniscus transplantation and cartilage reconstruction
• One of few in Poland performing hip arthroscopy
• Orthopedic consultant for professional sports teams
• Specializes in multi-ligament reconstruction and osteotomies