Osteoarthritis of the hip Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on joint replacement and reconstruction for hip osteoarthritis.

• Specialises in hip joint surgery and prosthesis for patients with debilitating joint wear
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Performs orthopaedic procedures for both adult and paediatric patients
• Manages bone and soft tissue tumours alongside routine joint replacements
• Based at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, a major regional medical centre

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Professor Kececi is a specialist in orthopaedic oncology and reconstructive surgery. He focuses on complex hip prosthesis surgery and minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery at Centre Orthopedique Santy in France
• Expertise in both primary hip prosthesis and revision surgery for failed implants
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Served as General Secretary for the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours Branch
• Specialises in limb salvage and complex joint reconstruction

Dr. Vasin Sangthomprateep is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2014). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2021). Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2023).

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.

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.