Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Doctor Naputt graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and specialises in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at EDNA Wellness.

• Completed clinical fellowship training at the Institute of Orthopedics within Lerdsin Hospital
• Specialises in post-operative rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility after joint procedures
• Expert in musculoskeletal health and managing sarcopenia, which is age-related muscle loss
• Publishes research on functional independence and recovery following fragility hip fractures
• Experienced in treating complex joint dislocations and nerve-related orthopaedic injuries

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. 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.

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 Firat Oruc is an orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on joint replacement and reconstruction for chronic pain.

• Specialises in knee and hip joint surgery to restore mobility and function
• Performs prosthesis surgery using implants to replace joints damaged by wear and tear
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Extensive experience in managing complex cases, including bone and soft tissue tumours
• Skilled in hand and paediatric orthopaedic surgery for corrective joint procedures

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a knee and joint specialist who conducted intensive trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster joint recovery
• Focuses on knee surgery and managing complex sports injuries
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Holds a Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council certificate
• Serves as a clinical instructor training future orthopaedic specialists

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. Thawat Prasitathikun, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon. He diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders.

He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His expertise includes bone and joint conditions, fractures, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and trauma. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered orthopaedic care.

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.