Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Yalin Dirik has been a dedicated Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital since 2009, focusing on comprehensive orthopedic care.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in trauma and joint-related conditions
• Worked at multiple leading hospitals in Istanbul
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

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.

Dr. Mahir Mahirogullari is a distinguished Orthopedic Surgeon with 31 years of experience of experience, recognized for his expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedics at Wake Forest University
• Multiple awards including TOTDER Best Verbal Declaration
• Specializes in both conservative and surgical treatments
• Active member of 7 international orthopedic societies

Specializes in orthopedic surgery with over 25 years of experience of experience. Currently practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Expertise in trauma cases and joint disorders
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Focused on patient-specific treatment plans
• Experience working in various reputable hospitals

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.

Dr. Ozan Ali Erdal is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating cerebral palsy and osteogenesis imperfecta. He focuses on deformity correction and limb lengthening. Dr. Erdal performs complex surgeries for congenital bone deficiencies and hip dislocation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in clubfoot (PEV) treatment and height extension procedures.
• Treats pediatric fractures, malunions, and chronic foot deformities.
• Completed medical specialization at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.
• Corrects congenital conditions like fibular hemimelia and bowlegs.

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

• 12 years of experience of orthopedic experience
• Expert in knee and wrist arthroscopy
• Uses WALANT method for pain-free hand surgery
• Member of European Society of Sports Traumatology
• Focuses on comprehensive post-op rehabilitation

Specializing exclusively in foot and ankle surgery – Dr. Casals Teixido brings international expertise from New York's Hospital for Special Surgery to Barcelona.

• Residency in Orthopaedics at University Hospital of Bellvitge
• Author of multiple scientific publications on lower limb conditions
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Member of international orthopedic associations

1,100+ procedures performed – Tomasz Kowalski specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery at Carolina Medical Center.

• Trained in sports orthopedics and regenerative medicine at UCLA
• Expert in arthroscopic techniques for knee, shoulder, and elbow
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Wye Valley NHS Trust
• Deputy Head of Department at Carolina Medical Center
• Conducted research on stem cells in musculoskeletal injuries

With over 76 years of experience in orthopedics, Dr. Ozkaya specializes in complex trauma cases at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at leading Istanbul institutions including Baltalımani Research Hospital
• Former education officer at GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise spans both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic treatments
• Handles acute injuries and chronic conditions with personalized approaches

900+ orthopedic procedures performed – Dr. Zaorski specializes in sports injuries and pediatric cases at Carolina Medical Center.

• Senior assistant at Hand Surgery Clinic of University Clinical Hospital in Łódź
• Treats professional athletes and children from age 3
• Regularly attends international conferences for advanced training

Specializing in sports-related orthopedic injuries, Dr. Krakowski combines trauma surgery expertise with hands-on experience as a team physician for football clubs.

• 17 years of experience treating athletes at Junior High School Youth Sports Training Centre
• Trained in musculoskeletal traumatology at Landeskrankenhaus-Universitätsklinikum Graz
• Develops innovative medical devices with Lublin University of Technology
• Active athlete with ski instructor and rescue qualifications

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist in cosmetic surgery with training in the US and Thailand, focusing on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

• Graduated from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital
• Further trained in plastic surgery at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC
• Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons