Knee Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

As a specialist at the clinic, Moon Jong Chang brings 25 years of orthopaedic experience dating back to his 1992 residency at Seoul National University Hospital. His focus is knee surgery and joint replacement, supported by fellowships in joint replacement in Louisville and sports medicine training at Johns Hopkins. He also completed research fellowships in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, bridging surgical care with evidence-focused outcomes.

Wajid Burad Fonz is a specialist at Cellular Institute in Cancún, with 17+ years of sports medicine practice. He is a Fellow of the American College of Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM) and focuses on musculoskeletal ultrasound, prolotherapy, and orthobiologics. His clinic role also includes training physicians worldwide in ultrasound-guided injection techniques and stem cell delivery.

As a specialist at the clinic, Tae Kyun Kim is the TK Chief Physician (TK Kim MD, Ph.D) with a clinic-highlighted 16,000 knee surgery experience, including 7,000 cases from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. His knee-focused practice is reinforced by fellowships in joint replacement in Louisville and sports medicine and biomedical engineering training at Johns Hopkins. He also serves in academic leadership roles at Seoul National University and maintains long-term memberships in major Korean orthopaedic societies.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Emrah KOVALAK is a Prof. Dr. orthopedist at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. His listed expertise includes knee and hip arthrosis, knee and hip arthroplasty, and revision arthroplasty surgery. He also lists trauma surgery and arthroscopic surgery, with work history across multiple hospitals in Istanbul and beyond.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Doç. Dr. Mehmet Argin is a specialist at EMOT Hospital in Radiology. His EMOT profile highlights CT (CT/BT), MRI, color Doppler ultrasonography, and X-ray imaging. His background includes Ege University musculoskeletal radiology work from 1999 to 2011, followed by EMOT Hospital in 2021.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Kaplan is a specialist at EMOT Hospital and focuses on Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery. His path combines Ege University specialist training (1985–1989) with hand surgery experience in Nancy (1990–1991). Since joining EMOT in 1993, he has treated a wide range of hand injuries and congenital hand anomalies.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Cezary Buko is a specialist at the clinic focused on modern orthopedic joint care. He treats osteoarthritis of the hip and knee and performs total and partial knee arthroplasty, including revision procedures after prior surgeries. For hip patients, he performs minimally invasive anterior hip arthroplasty using the MIS DAA approach, and his offer also includes viscosupplementation and procedures using stem cells and growth factors.

Rafael F. Cruz is a specialist at the clinic and Medical Director of the Kentuckiana Ketamine Institute. With 30+ years of experience in regenerative, functional, and integrative medicine, he combines physician-monitored ketamine therapy with image-guided regenerative injections, including perispinal etanercept (PSE). Consultations are $400 paid in advance and can be done in person or via telemedicine/Zoom.

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.