Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 10

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 Savas Comlek is a specialist in interventional pain management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on relieving debilitating bone and joint pain without invasive surgery.

• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist
• Uses ultrasound-guided interventions to treat chronic spine, neck, and waist pain
• Published research on atypical bone fractures and managing pain from bone metastasis
• Specialises in pain management for osteoarthritis and long-term osteoporosis complications

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

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.

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. 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. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr Kalkan is a senior orthopedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in keyhole surgery and total joint replacements.

• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgery to repair cartilage without open surgery
• Specialises in knee, shoulder, and hip replacements for advanced arthritis and joint damage
• Provides reconstruction for ACL tears and meniscectomy for knee cartilage injuries
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expert in trauma surgery and correcting toe deformities like Hallux Valgus

Specializations

Scoliosis Treatment

Spinal Canal Stenosis

Fracture and Slip Problems in the Spine

Heel Spurs and Foot and Ankle Problems

Knee and Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder and Knee Problems

Coccyx Pain (Coccyx Pain)

Dr Elmacioglu lead orthopaedic cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex paediatric conditions and joint reconstruction.

• Focuses on paediatric hip dislocations and developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty to replace damaged joint surfaces
• Treats sports injuries using specialised surgical techniques for faster recovery
• Manages Klumpke's palsy and other nerve-related musculoskeletal conditions
• Specialises in the surgical repair of bone fractures and joint dislocations

Dr Sahiner is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery for both adults and children.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery on knees, shoulders, and ankles to treat joint issues with smaller incisions
• Specialises in joint replacements using knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses
• Expert in managing sports injuries and ACL reconstructions for athletes
• Provides surgical care for adult and paediatric trauma, including complex fractures

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Joy Worakajit is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. She provides full-scope care for the oral and craniofacial structures. She uses modern techniques and strict patient safety protocols.

Scope: Her practice includes advanced dentoalveolar surgery. She performs dental implant placement with computer guidance, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, bone grafting (autogenous or synthetic), and soft-tissue procedures. She provides orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery for deformities and malocclusion, and she treats obstructive sleep apnea. She diagnoses and removes benign cysts, tumors, and other lesions, and she performs functional reconstruction. She treats TMJ disorders and myofascial pain, including arthrocentesis. She manages maxillofacial trauma, including fractures of the mandible, midface, orbit, and zygoma, and repairs soft-tissue lacerations.