Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr. Tanawat Amphansap is an orthopedic surgeon at LUX KOR Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on osteoporosis and geriatric bone disorders. Dr. Amphansap treats metabolic bone diseases and complex bone injuries in older adults. He graduated with honors from Mahidol University.

• Completed shoulder and elbow reconstruction training at Charité Berlin, Germany.
• Trained in hip reconstruction at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden.
• Specialized in metabolic bone disorders at the University of Sheffield, UK.
• Practices at LUX KOR, a private center focused on orthopedics and rheumatology.

Dr. Akegapon Tangmanasakul is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery.

Credentials and training: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2006). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2013). Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma, Police General Hospital (2014). Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Siriraj Hospital (2015).

Dr. Att Kosonsuraseni is an orthopedic surgeon. His subspecialty is orthopedic trauma.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at Phramongkutklao Hospital (2016–2019). He finished a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital (2022–2023).

Dr. Vasin Sangthomprateep is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2014). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2021). Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2023).

Dr Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy at Vega Clinic who specialises in managing chronic pain through a unique blend of Western and Eastern medicine.

• Official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada
• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques for precise spinal and joint adjustments
• Certified in acupuncture and traditional Chinese pharmacology for holistic recovery
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association and the Swiss Medical Register

Dr Rattalerk Arunakul is a fellowship-trained specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital, having honed his skills at prestigious US medical schools including Yale and UC Irvine.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in adult reconstructive spine surgery and pediatric spinal deformity correction
• Completed a clinical fellowship in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine
• Served as a research scholar at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles

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 Burcin Kececi is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital with advanced fellowship training from prestigious French medical centres.

• Specialises in limb-salvage surgery for bone and soft tissue tumours to preserve mobility
• Completed intensive training in France for minimally invasive hip and knee procedures
• Expert in pediatric orthopaedics, managing complex bone deformities and tendon transfers
• Serves as a board member for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch (TOTBID)

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 Feridun Cilli is a sports medicine and microsurgery expert at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in knee and shoulder surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras to repair joints with minimal scarring
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for high-precision nerve and tissue repairs
• Focuses on meniscus tears, scoliosis, and sports-related joint damage
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Extensive background in military hospital trauma and orthopaedic care

Dr Keorochana is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon at KDMS Hospital who performs over 300 minimally invasive spine surgeries every year.

• Completed spinal fellowships at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center and the Desert Institute for Spine Care in the US
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – using tiny cameras for less pain and faster recovery
• Expert in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty to treat painful spinal compression fractures
• Uses MIS TLIF and LLIF techniques for spine fusion with smaller incisions

Professor Mustafa Emiroglu is a senior specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with expertise in complex surgical interventions and endocrine health.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery, a technique that combines tumour removal with plastic surgery for better aesthetic results
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Association and the Colorectal Surgery Association
• Completed surgical training at the Europe Senology Academia in Germany

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.

Dr Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on complex joint reconstructions and limb lengthening. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in limb lengthening and adult height extension procedures
• Published research on hip revisions for patients with major bone deficiency
• Performs minimally invasive knee and shoulder arthroscopy for sports injuries
• Manages difficult cases including diabetic foot and chronic bone infections
• Uses advanced press-fit designs for severe hip dysplasia cases

Dr Rawipa Khunnarong is a specialist physiatrist at Police General Hospital, focusing on interventional rehabilitation and pain management for musculoskeletal conditions.

• Specialises in sports and exercise medicine for orthopaedic recovery
• Performs dry needling to treat muscle pain and movement issues
• Manages osteoarthritis using personalised non-surgical treatment protocols
• Expert in neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injury and stroke recovery
• Trained in musculoskeletal intervention at Wachira Phuket Hospital