Halyus Valgus Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He focuses on restoring foot function and mobility through precise tendon and joint repairs.

• Specialises in arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery for reconstructive foot care
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Expert in tendon injuries and repairs to ensure proper toe alignment
• Trained at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Firat Oruc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in joint replacement and complex surgery for the knees, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Oruc earned his medical degree and completed residency training at Akdeniz University. He treats a broad range of conditions, including bone tumors and pediatric orthopedic disorders.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and scoliosis surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who provides focused orthopaedic care for complex foot deformities.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since residency
• Trained at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for clinical excellence
• Experienced in paediatric surgical cases at Dr Behcet Uz hospital
• Holds C2-level German language certification for international patient consultations

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on functional recovery through precise orthopaedic techniques.

• Completed a trauma research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the United States
• Serves as an Instructor at Health Sciences University – training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council since 2016

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.

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.

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. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

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. 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.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialises in complex foot and ankle reconstructions.

• Performed specialised training in France focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Expert in diabetic foot surgery and managing chronic lower limb deformities
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS) for complex bone care
• Uses tendon transfers to restore function and improve patient mobility after surgery