Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

Dr. Tur specializes in Osteopathy with a focus on chronic pain management, integrating Gonstead Chiropractic techniques for precise adjustments.

• Certified in Osteopathy and Acupuncture with international registrations
• Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Thailand
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association and Swiss Medical Register
• Trained in Chinese Pharmacology and Nutrition for holistic approaches

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.

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.

Specializes in knee and hip surgeries with international training in France. Dr. Kececi focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Board-certified in orthopedics with over 27 years of experience of experience
• Trained in knee, hip, and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse
• Expert in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS for limb salvage and musculoskeletal oncology

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive techniques for joint replacements and trauma cases at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in hip and knee arthroplasty with a patient-centered approach
• Handles complex orthopedic cases and ligament reconstructions
• Performs arthroscopies for meniscus tears and ligament injuries
• Works at Regina Maria network – modern healthcare solutions

Dr. Ionut Serban specializes in arthroscopic surgery and trauma management, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in complex fractures and post-traumatic deformity correction
• Uses both surgical and non-surgical approaches tailored to injury severity
• Focuses on optimal bone healing and reducing long-term complications
• Highly trained in sports injury treatment

Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis procedures at Atlas University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading orthopedic centers.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in sports surgery and meniscus tear treatments
• Published research on hip prosthesis outcomes and techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, with a focus on osteoarthritis-related pain at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training in pain management
• Published multiple research articles on innovative pain treatment methods
• Specializes in ultrasound-guided interventions for persistent pain
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice with expertise in complex pain cases

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.

Specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopic surgery – Dr. Sahiner performs advanced joint procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in knee and hip prosthesis surgeries
• Skilled in deformity and lengthening procedures
• Specializes in sports surgery for athletes

Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with expertise in orthopedic conditions.

• Skilled in treating fracture and slip problems in the spine
• Experience with scoliosis treatment and spinal canal stenosis
• Addresses heel spurs and foot and ankle problems

Specializing in knee osteoarthritis treatments including arthroplasty and arthroscopic debridement – Dr. Kalkan brings 34 years of experience of focused orthopedic experience.

• Performs advanced procedures like microfracture surgery and ACL reconstruction
• Works at BAH International – a leading orthopedic hospital
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Janusz Kurek is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and sports injuries. He graduated from the Military Medical Academy in Warsaw in 1986. He gained experience at Bielański Hospital, Czerniakowski Hospital, and the American Medical Centre. He operated for many years at the ATTIS Medical Center. He is also associated with Medicover and Luxmed.

He has broad experience in arthroscopy and PRP therapies. He treats knee, ankle, and shoulder injuries and disorders, including overuse, degenerative, and post‑traumatic conditions. He also treats hallux valgus (bunions) and carpal tunnel syndrome.

He performs knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction. He also performs ankle and shoulder arthroscopy, hallux valgus surgery, carpal tunnel release, and PRP treatments.

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Dr. Flores focuses on non-surgical treatments for osteoarthritis at Advanced Regenerative Center.

• Certified and recertified by the Mexican Board of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Expert in regenerative medicine approaches
• Registered with the Ministry of Health in Mexico

Performs 20+ joint replacements weekly – Prof. Hospodar leads orthopedic surgery at Malvazinky Hospital with 37 years of experience in the field.

• Head Physician of the Czech Olympic team since 1995
• Specializes in Zimmer knee implants – durable option for younger patients
• Holds two Orthopedics Postgraduate Degrees and a Head Physician license
• Trains national athletes, including hockey and basketball teams