Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Erdal Karaöz is a pioneer in regenerative medicine who established Turkey's first private hospital stem cell centre under strict international GMP manufacturing standards.

• Trained in embryonic stem cell research at Harvard University in the USA
• Specialises in Mesenchymal Stem Cells to reduce joint inflammation and repair tissue
• Leading expert in regenerative therapies for patients with complex joint degeneration
• Founded the first institutional stem cell and gene therapy research centre in Turkey
• Published over 190 scientific articles on cellular therapies and tissue engineering

Professor Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital who was awarded the prestigious Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society travelling fellowship.

• Specialises in joint arthroplasty, performing prosthetic surgery for hip, knee and shoulder joints
• Trained in orthopaedic trauma research at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for joint and cartilage repairs, allowing for smaller incisions
• Former Chief Physician at the renowned Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Dr Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Center at Na-Eun Hospital, where he leads the joint replacement and arthroscopy programme.

• Specialises in joint replacement surgery for advanced arthrosis in the knee, hip, and shoulder
• Uses arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using small cameras for faster joint recovery
• Treats complex degenerative conditions including osteoporosis and gout-related joint damage
• Directs a specialised Joint Center focused on восстанавливающая knee and shoulder mobility
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society

Professor Burak Onvural brings top-tier sports medicine expertise to arthrosis care, having previously served as the official injury doctor for Turkish Premier League team Altay FC.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroplasty to restore joint function and mobility
• Uses hip and ankle arthroscopy – keyhole surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Offers stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote natural joint tissue repair
• Trained at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Completed clinical observations at the prestigious Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US

Dr Sutawadee Sukcharoensin is a leading specialist in regenerative medicine at Welida Health Wellness Centre who focusses on stem cell therapies for joint health.

• Treats degenerative joint issues using stem cell therapy to promote natural healing
• Specialises in regenerative medicine to manage joint pain without invasive surgery
• Integrates anti-ageing protocols to improve physical rejuvenation and patient mobility
• Expert in tailored cell-based treatments for chronic musculoskeletal conditions

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopedic reconstruction who previously taught at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in revision arthroplasty to fix or replace failing joint implants
• Uses stem cell therapy for joint degeneration to assist tissue repair
• Performs robotic knee replacements for higher precision and better alignment
• Specialised in treating acetabular dysplasia – a hip socket abnormality
• Authored numerous research papers on total knee replacement and infected nonunions

Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon is an orthopedic specialist and department head. He treats degenerative arthritis and knee and hip disorders. He performs knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He also treats foot and ankle conditions, shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, osteoporosis, and fractures and other extremity injuries.

He earned his MD from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed his orthopedic residency at The Catholic Medical Center. He finished a fellowship and served as a clinical instructor at Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as department head at Nasarath International and Himchan General Hospital Incheon. He was also director at Himchan Hospital Incheon and Medrex Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopedic Association, the Korean Knee Society, the Korean Fracture Society, the Korean Hip Society, the Korean Arthroscopy Society, and the Catholic University Knee Research Society. He completed TPI training and a microsurgery workshop.

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialist microsurgery training at the Cleveland Medical Center. He currently leads major orthopaedic procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specialises in knee and hip prostheses for patients with severe arthrosis
• Performs orthopaedic microsurgery to repair damaged joints with extreme precision
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery
• Former Chief of Orthopedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training Hospital
• Fellow of the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center in the USA

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions.

• Specialises in surgical management of joint wear and orthopaedic trauma
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Oversees clinical standards as department head for joint replacement cases
• Focuses on restoring mobility through modern surgical techniques
• Fellow of the Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yunus Imren is an orthopedic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee and hip replacement and prosthesis revision surgery. Dr. Imren completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University. He also served as an orthopedic trauma research assistant at Yale University.

• Uses robotic systems for high-precision joint replacement and deformity correction.
• Treats complex conditions including developmental hip dysplasia and meniscus tears.
• Earned a master’s degree in joint surgery from the University of Health Science.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.