Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Irwin Gonzalez Abad is a regenerative medicine specialist at his private clinic in Guadalajara. He offers patented Dezawa MUSE stem cell treatments discovered by Dr. Dezawa. Dr. Gonzalez Abad holds a master’s degree in aesthetic and longevity medicine and a diploma in ozone therapy. He treats about 200 patients annually using personalized protocols.

• Holds certification from the International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA).
• Performs specialized stem cell rejuvenation, exosome therapy, and threads lifting.
• Completed training with aesthetic brands including Galderma, Mint, and Beyond Aesthetics.
• Provides ozone therapy and vitamin infusions alongside aesthetic procedures.

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

Prof. Zagra has performed over 5,000 major orthopedic operations, specializing in hip surgeries for osteoarthritis at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi.

• Heads the Hip Surgery Department I at a leading Milanese orthopedic institute
• Specializes in complex cases, including congenital dysplasia and revision surgeries
• Uses advanced implants like ceramics and titanium to minimize complications
• Chairman of the European Hip Society's Scientific Committee
• Published 130 articles and presented at 500+ international congresses

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and complex spine surgery. Dr. Pradasuk performs endoscopic discectomy and spinal fusion with instrumentation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Performs ACL surgery, meniscectomy, and total knee arthroplastic.
• Treats shoulder rotator cuff tears and performs ankle joint replacements.
• Manages fractures of the pelvis, spine, and forearm.
• Provides specialized rehabilitation using the Re-Step system.

Associate Professor with 33 years of experience in radiology – Dr. Ozdemir specializes in diagnostic imaging for osteoarthritis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified radiologist with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in advanced imaging techniques for joint and bone conditions
• Currently serves at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler specializes in knee and hip prostheses, with extensive training in microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center.

• Over 39 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University
• Performs orthopedic microsurgery at Avicenna Atasehir Hospital

15,000+ operations performed, including 1,215 hip arthroscopies – Dr. Zini treats professional athletes and leads orthopedic care at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Specializes in degenerative and traumatic diseases of joints like hip, knee, and shoulder
• Coordinator of Orthopedics and Traumatology since 2007
• Author of over 100 publications and 7 monographs
• Twice awarded the prestigious Bellando-Randone Prize by SIOT

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and arthroplasty – Yusuf Yahsi leads surgical interventions at Şırnak State Hospital.

• Completed residency at Şişli Etfal – a top Turkish training hospital
• Skilled in hand surgery and complex trauma procedures
• Member of Turkish orthopedic associations including TOTBİD and TUSYAD

Performed Italy's first meniscus transplant – Dr. Danchise specializes in advanced knee treatments at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi.

• Trained in knee replacement in London and New York
• Specialized in knee ligament surgery in Lyon
• Chair of the Italian Society for Knee Surgery
• Founder of the journal 'Artroscopia e Ginocchio'

Dr. Necdet Demir leads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, specializing in osteoarthritis treatments.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Head of Department since 2018, overseeing advanced treatments
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University, a leading medical institution
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, known for its orthopedic care

Assoc. Prof. Serdar Toker specializes in orthopedics with a focus on hand surgery, trained internationally at Colorado University Denver Health Centre.

• Over 28 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Holds a European Diploma from FESSH for hand surgery
• Certified in microsurgery and arthroscopy techniques

Dr. Cengiz Sen specializes in revision arthroplasty and stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis, with extensive experience in complex joint reconstructions.

• 30 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in robotic knee replacement surgery
• Published numerous articles on total knee replacement
• Performs stem cell therapy for knee arthritis
• Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

With 26 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Sven Rogmans specializes in minimally invasive joint replacements at Nordwest Clinic.

• Focused on both conservative treatments and surgical interventions for osteoarthritis
• Expert in minimally invasive hip endo-prosthetics for faster recovery
• Treats complex cases including periprosthetic fractures
• Graduated from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
• Published research nationally and internationally

Prof Ibrahim Azboy is a professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University with extensive experience in joint conditions.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Holds the prestigious title of Professor, reflecting his academic and clinical expertise
• Specializes in joint-related conditions and treatments
• Provides care at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, known for advanced orthopedic treatments

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.