Hip fracture Doctors Abroad — Page 2

The doctor is a highly qualified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgery. With a strong academic foundation, the doctor earned a Doctor of Medicine with First Class Honors from Mahidol University in 2010.

The doctor holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, completed at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. Furthermore, the doctor has advanced clinical training through a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, focusing specifically on complex knee and hip procedures. This extensive training underscores a commitment to excellence in reconstructive orthopedic care.

Professor Rapeepat Narkbunnam specialises in robotic-assisted hip replacement at KDMS Hospital – an advanced technique offering higher precision for fracture recovery.

• Trained as a visiting scholar at Stanford University Medical Center in the USA
• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for more accurate joint alignment and faster rehabilitation
• Specialises in revision hip arthroplasty to fix or replace failing previous pelvic implants
• Completed adult reconstructive surgery training at Mahidol University's Siriraj Hospital
• Focuses on partial and total hip replacements for complex fracture cases

Dr Eyup Bakmaz is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with a major focus on complex trauma care. He specialises in treating severe bone injuries and joint conditions using minimally invasive methods.

• Performs hip arthroscopy – uses a tiny camera and small incisions to repair the joint with less pain
• Expert in orthopaedic traumatology – manages bone breaks and severe fractures from accidents
• Former Chief Assistant at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on sports injuries and joint preservation techniques

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Ekkachai Tungkhavivatchakun is an orthopaedic specialist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. He has practiced orthopaedic surgery (bone and joint surgery) since 2004. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience.

Education and credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr Selman Dogan is a highly-rated orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with specialised training in traumatic injuries and complex joint reconstruction.

• Treats fractures of the upper and lower extremities and the spine
• Completed dedicated training in orthopaedic oncology for bone and soft tissue tumours
• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty to restore mobility after severe injury
• Manages ligament and tendon repairs using minimally invasive sports surgery techniques
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist at Hisar Hospital with a track record of over 1,100 successful surgical treatments.

• Specialises in pelvis-acetabulum surgery to repair complex fractures around the hip socket
• Performs arthroplasty, which involves replacing damaged hip joints with durable prosthetics
• Expert in trauma surgery for immediate stabilisation of severe bone injuries
• Recognised as a finalist at the Tubitak Technology Awards for his contributions to the field
• Trained at major Turkish university research hospitals in orthopaedics and traumatology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and leads the orthopaedics department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in complex orthopaedic trauma and spinal reconstruction surgery
• Completed advanced clinical training at the Minnesota Spine Center
• Refined surgical techniques at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Served as Professor of Orthopaedics at Istanbul University
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association