Achilles tendon injury Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Burcin Kececi is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training in sports injuries and tendon repair.

• Specialises in tendon transfers to restore movement and strength after severe injuries
• Trained in sports injury management at the Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Expert in ankle surgery and reconstructive trauma procedures for complex fractures
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery times and post-operative scarring

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. 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.

Professor Cilli is a sports medicine specialist who completed his orthopaedic training at the University of Pittsburgh – a world leader in athletic injury recovery.

• Specialises in sports injuries and arthroscopy for Achilles tendon repair
• Holds a Microsurgery Certificate for delicate tissue and nerve reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Former Chief Medical Officer with extensive experience in military trauma units
• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital using minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon is the Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He specializes in heart failure, valvular disease, and interventional procedures. Dr. Ahn served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He completed his clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute in Canada.

• Former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC).
• Served as President of the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS).
• Past Organizing Committee Chair of the ENCORE SEOUL international congress.
• Treats complex coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Dr Yang Young Joon is the Director of the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital and a specialist in microsurgery for foot and ankle trauma.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society focusing on minimally invasive tendon repair
• Expert in hand and foot microsurgery for complex nerve and tissue reconstruction
• Manages sports injuries including acute Achilles ruptures and chronic tendon disorders
• Fellowship trained at the Catholic Central Medical Centre in orthopaedic surgery