Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Dr Mert Filibeli is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who excels in both adult joint reconstruction and complex paediatric cases.

• Specialises in hip and knee replacements, including difficult revision surgeries for failed implants
• Expert in paediatric orthopaedics, treating conditions like developmental dysplasia of the hip and syndactyly
• Performs arthroscopic procedures for meniscus tears and ACL reconstruction using minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics Education Council, keeping his surgical methods up to date

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist at PrimeCare Bkk with extensive training from Mahidol University's Siriraj Medical School.

• Provides orthopaedic consultations for international patients in clear English
• Practises at PrimeCare Bkk, a clinic known for personalised care
• Background includes rigorous training at Rajavithi Hospital
• Focuses on patient-centred diagnosis for diversas musculo-skeletal issues

Doctor Naputt graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and completed a clinical fellowship in sports medicine at the Lerdsin Hospital Institute of Orthopaedics.

• Specialises in sports-related bone and joint injuries and meniscus tears
• Manages osteoarthritis with a focus on active lifestyle maintenance
• Uses research-backed protocols to improve post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation
• Expert in musculoskeletal conditions, sarcopenia, and complex fracture dislocations
• Former teaching mentor for orthopaedic residents and medical students

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and osteoarthritis.
• Expert in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
• Former professor at the Catholic University of Korea.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and the Korean Hip Association.

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma research fellow from Denver Health Hospital in the US, specializing in complex orthopedic reconstructions and sports medicine.

• Performs MAKOplasty – robotic-assisted joint replacement for higher precision and faster recovery
• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery for shoulder instability and meniscus tears
• Manages complex spinal deformities including scoliosis and vertebral fractures
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association

Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained spine specialist who focuses on complex spinal deformities at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Completed an elite fellowship in spine surgery at Harvard Medical School
• Expert in treating scoliosis and protuberance (curvatures and protrusions of the spine)
• Manages spinal fractures, tumours, and waist or neck hernias
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society and North American Spine Society
• Published 47 international papers on spinal trauma and surgical techniques

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep expertise in robotic-assisted joint replacements and complex reconstructions.

• Specialises in MAKOplasty – a robotic-arm system that increases precision for total hip and knee replacements
• Performs minimally invasive knee arthroscopy to repair meniscus tears and ligaments with smaller incisions
• Maintains a focused paediatric practice treating congenital conditions like hip dysplasia and scoliosis
• Expert in oncological orthopaedics – removing soft tissue and bone tumours while preserving limb function

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).

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an expert spine surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital who completed prestigious fellowships in Japan and South Korea.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Performs vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty to treat painful spinal fractures
• Uses percutaneous screw fixation to stabilise the spine with minimal tissue damage
• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Thailand's leading Ramathibodi Hospital

Dr. Thanapol Wangrattanapranee is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, microsurgery, and orthopedic trauma.

He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from Khon Kaen University in 2012. He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2019. He then completed a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at the same institution in 2020.

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.

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

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.