Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 12

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).

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.

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 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

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

The doctor is a highly skilled specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal conditions, including scoliosis, spinal canal stenosis, and various spinal fractures or slippage issues. The doctor provides comprehensive care for degenerative and traumatic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.

In addition to spinal care, the doctor specializes in advanced joint reconstruction and orthopedic surgery, focusing on knee and hip prosthesis procedures. The clinical practice also encompasses the management of shoulder and knee pathologies, as well as specialized treatments for foot and ankle disorders, heel spurs, and chronic coccyx pain.

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