Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He heads a specialized traumatology team and leads the sports injuries unit. Dr. De La Cuadra specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Expert in treating rotator cuff injuries and chronic shoulder instability.
• Serves as Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Performs ligament reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
• Works at Hospital Ruber Internacional, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Spain's top hospitals.

Dr. Ram Palti is an orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies and complex deformity correction. Dr. Palti is a consultant to the Israeli Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department. He also serves as a certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute.

• Completed specialist fellowships at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and Royal North Shore Hospital.
• Performs complex microsurgery, nerve repair, and pediatric tendon reconstruction.
• Treats rare conditions like syndactyly and symbrachydactyly using precise microsurgical techniques.
• Practices at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th among the world's best hospitals in 2026.

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

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.

Specializes in arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – focusing on precise and effective treatments for arthrosis.

• 9 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in hip and knee joint replacements
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Trained at S.B. Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery – a modern approach that reduces recovery time for joint disorders.

• PhD in Medical Sciences with focus on orthopedic treatments
• Expert in treating knee and shoulder injuries arthroscopically
• Handles both acute trauma and chronic degenerative conditions
• Uses internationally standardized protocols for joint replacements

41 years of experience specializing in pediatric orthopedics – Dr. Albiñana focuses on complex hip conditions at Quironsalud Madrid.

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

Specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery with international fellowships at Cornell University and University of Western Ontario.

• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty
• Published 20+ research papers on orthopedic surgery
• Fellowship-trained in orthopedic trauma and joint preservation
• Expert in rotator cuff repairs and shoulder instability treatments

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).

Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis procedures – Dr. Pirincci combines orthopedic expertise with sports surgery techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia treatments
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and joint replacement surgeries
• Handles complex cases involving bone deficiencies and revisions

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. Camilo Escobar is a sports medicine physician in Medellín, Colombia. He has a strong clinical background. He focuses on functional assessment and personalized exercise plans.

He uses functional tests to measure physical capacity and guide treatment. He cares for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and active individuals. He works with physiotherapists, orthopedists, nutritionists, and trainers to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.

He has worked as a physician in several institutions. He has also served as a sports medicine delegate at multiple sporting events.

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.

Professor Bulent Erol brings 29 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, specializing in arthrosis treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• Multiple award-winning research in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Associate Professor at Marmara University for 29 years of experience

Specialist in endoprosthetics – Dr. Mi works exclusively on joint replacement for arthrosis at Assuta Medical Center.

• Orthopedist-traumatologist focusing on arthrosis treatment
• Expert in implanting artificial joints (endoprosthetics)
• Access to advanced surgical techniques

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Feridun Cilli brings 37 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, including specialized training in sports medicine and knee surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology since 1996
• Member of Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Skilled in microsurgical techniques for joint procedures
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital's orthopedic department