Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who publishes research on joint replacement designs for patients with complex hip dysplasia.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis – replaces damaged joints to restore mobility and reduce pain
• Uses press-fit designs in hip replacements for more natural bone integration
• Specialises in limb lengthening and corrective height extension surgery
• Expert in managing bone infections (osteomyelitis) and diabetic foot complications

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

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.

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics for complex joint cases
• Performed a clinical residency at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Awarded first prize for oncology presentation at the National Turkish Orthopaedics Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Former Professor of Orthopaedics at Marmara University Department of Traumatology

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in joint replacement surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with world-class training in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures.

• Trained in France at the Centre Orthopedique in minimally invasive hip surgery – using smaller incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs both knee and hip prosthesis replacements to restore joint mobility
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and limb-lengthening surgery
• Served as General Secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch of TOTBID

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.