Halyus Valgus Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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 Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in corrective foot surgery and complex reconstruction.

• Performs Hallux Valgus surgery to realign bone and relieve chronic bunion pain
• Specialises in foot surgery and diabetic foot management for high-risk patients
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics
• Contributes to clinical research on joint revision and bone deficiency management
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and reconstructive tumour surgery

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who formerly led the Department of Orthopaedics at Marmara University.

• Trained at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Research Clinical Fellow
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society and Turkish Traumatology Association
• Won multiple Akif Sakir Sakar Scientific Awards for clinical and experimental studies
• Completed a clinical residency at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Specialises in complex musculoskeletal reconstructions and corrective orthopaedic procedures

Specializations

Adult and Pediatric Trauma Surgery

Knee, Shoulder, Ankle Arthroscopic Surgery

Knee Prosthesis, Hip Prosthesis, Shoulder Prosthesis

Deformity and Lengthening Surgery

Sports Surgery

Specializations

Scoliosis Treatment

Spinal Canal Stenosis

Fracture and Slip Problems in the Spine

Heel Spurs and Foot and Ankle Problems

Knee and Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder and Knee Problems

Coccyx Pain (Coccyx Pain)

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with extensive training from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in Hallux Valgus surgery to correct painful toe deformities
• Performs orthopaedic trauma surgery for complex bone and joint injuries
• Expert in arthroplasty, including total joint replacement for knees and hips
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Skilled in soft tissue mass excision for removing non-cancerous tumours

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.

Professor Yang brings senior leadership to the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital, where he applies precise microsurgery techniques to complex foot and ankle corrections.

• Specialises in foot and ankle microsurgery – uses small incisions for quicker healing and less scarring
• Trained at the Catholic Central Medical Centre in Seoul
• Fellowship trained in orthopaedic surgery at St Paul's Hospital
• Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, focusing on minimally invasive joint repair
• Manages diabetic foot complications alongside hallux valgus corrections

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Professor Burak Onvural specialises in foot joint and toe reconstruction at the Onvural Orthopedic Center. He gained international surgical insights through training at Louisville University and as a clinical observer at Ranawat Orthopaedics in New York.

• Treats Hallux Valgus using surgical reconstruction to realign the big toe joint
• Addresses secondary joint issues in the toes to improve mobility and reduce pain
• Former injury doctor for Altay FC, a Turkish Premier League football team
• Trained with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland on complex bone repairs
• Uses microsurgery techniques to assist in precise joint and soft tissue recovery

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, bringing senior academic oversight to bunion correction surgery.

• Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since 2018
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Specialises in foot and ankle reconstruction for Hallux Valgus
• Uses surgical techniques focused on correcting bone alignment and restoring mobility
• Member of the academic faculty training the next generation of surgeons

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic specialist who focuses on complex foot and joint reconstruction at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Trained in orthopaedic trauma at Yale University in the United States
• Completed an advanced master's programme in joint surgery and rehabilitation
• Specialises in correcting foot deformities and leg curvatures to improve mobility
• Expert in arthroscopy, using small incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Fellowship-trained in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in corrective bone and joint procedures.

• Completed an observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA – the world's top-ranked orthopaedic centre
• Holds a fellowship from Bezmialem Vakif University specialising in upper and lower limb surgery
• Experienced in performing osteotomies – surgical bone realignments to correct painful foot deformities
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and completed residency at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Training Hospital

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with extensive training in surgical interventions for the lower limbs.

• Completed specialised cadaveric training in foot and ankle surgical interventions
• Expertise in corrective surgery for Hallux Valgus and complex foot deformities
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Specialised in arthroscopic techniques, offering less invasive options for faster recovery
• Trained at the prestigious Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopaedics Clinic