Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr Erden Erturer is a leading orthopaedic and trauma specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, with an impressive portfolio of 26 international research publications.

• Specialises in joint replacement and reconstruction for the hip, knee, and shoulder
• Focuses on robotic-assisted MAKOplasty and arthroscopic keyhole surgery
• Recognised expert in hand surgery and reconstructive microsurgery
• Former editor for Acta Orthopaedica Turcica – a major peer-reviewed medical journal
• Member of the International AO Alumni Association for trauma and fracture care

Professor Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and former Chief Physician of Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital, Turkey's premier centre for bone health.

• Specialises in arthroscopic and open surgery for knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle injuries
• Completed an international clinical fellowship with the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Managed complex bone trauma as a research fellow at Thomas Jefferson University in the US
• Expert in joint replacements and reconstructive microsurgery for the hand and upper limbs
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow

Dr Pongsathorn Sitthisen has performed 1,100+ orthopaedic treatments, specialising in high-precision surgery for the hand and upper extremities.

• Board-certified surgeon with sub-specialty training in hand and microsurgery
• Trained at Mahidol University and Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top medical institutions
• Expert in microsurgery – uses high-magnification techniques for complex nerve and tendon repairs
• Treats injuries and degenerative conditions like arthritis and nerve compression
• Focuses on functional outcomes to help patients regain full movement and strength

Dr Ozden Gul is a General Surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on trauma surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Manages urgent surgical interventions for acute injuries and physical trauma
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for quicker recovery and minimal scarring
• Completed specialist residency training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Practised at several major Turkish institutions including Bakırköy Training and Research Hospital

Professor Bilgen performs roughly 650 surgeries every year and serves as the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.

• Specialises in total knee, hip, and shoulder replacements at Private Medicabil Hospital
• Expert in revision arthroplasty – replacing or fixing previous joint implants
• Developed new surgical techniques for managing complex hip dislocations and dysplasia
• International Education Advisor for STRYKER, training other surgeons on joint systems
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Dr Donna Robinson is a UK-trained General Practitioner and the Medical Director of MedConsult Bangkok Medical Clinic. She holds dual medical licences in both the United Kingdom and Thailand.

• Specialises in integrated healthcare for musculoskeletal conditions and pain management
• Leads a facility named Best Integrated Healthcare Clinic of the Year at the Asia Pacific Global Health Awards
• Manages orthopaedic referrals and non-surgical primary care for joint issues
• Recipient of the Women in Business Award at the King Power British Chamber International Business Awards