Knee Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Mert Filibeli is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on musculoskeletal reconstruction.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Handled complex bone and joint cases at major teaching hospitals
• Specialises in surgical interventions for severe joint degneration
• Fluent in English and German for clear patient communication

Dr. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and osteoarthritis.
• Expert in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
• Former professor at the Catholic University of Korea.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and the Korean Hip Association.

Dr Naputt Virasathienpornkul graduated with first-class honours before completing specialist fellowship training in sports medicine at the renowned Lerdsin Hospital.

• Specialises in musculoskeletal rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility without immediate major surgery
• Researches post-surgical recovery and muscle health to improve long-term joint function
• Focuses on sports medicine protocols for managing joint wear and tear
• Published clinical research on functional independence after complex hip and joint fractures
• Practises at EDNA Wellness, focusing on integrated orthopaedic care and recovery

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr Firat Oruc is a specialist surgeon at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on rebuilding mobility through joint replacement and knee surgery.

• Specialises in knee prosthesis to restore function and reduce chronic joint pain
• Expertise in orthopaedic oncology for managing both bone and soft tissue tumours
• Performs paediatric orthopaedic surgery for complex musculoskeletal cases in children
• Handled diverse surgical cases at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya, a major multidisciplinary health complex

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. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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.

Professor Kececi is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital, with specialised international training in knee and hip replacement surgery.

• Completed intensive training in knee and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Performs minimally invasive hip and knee surgery for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained in limb salvage and complex bone reconstruction through the International Society of Limb Salvage
• Former general secretary for the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

Dr Thanit Tundamrongpong is a board-certified rehabilitation specialist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group who focuses on functional recovery and non-surgical pain management.

• Treats knee pain using ultrasound-guided interventions for precise needle placement
• Uses high-power laser therapy to reduce inflammation and accelerate joint healing
• Specialises in active ageing strategies to improve mobility in geriatric patients
• Expert in movement analysis to help patients regain proper walking mechanics
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical faculties

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.

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

• Specialises in joint replacement surgery for advanced knee osteoarthritis
• Performs arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using small cameras for faster joint recovery
• Regular member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Completed his specialist fellowship at Catholic Central Medical Center
• Expertise in microsurgery for complex foot and ankle conditions