Osteoporosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

Dr Gun Keorochana is a spine specialist at KDMS Hospital who trained at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the USA.

• Performs vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty – uses bone cement to stabilise painful spinal fractures
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques including MIS TLIF and lateral spinal fusion
• Completed an additional fellowship at the Desert Institute for Spine Care
• Graduated with first class honours from the prestigious Mahidol University

Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained specialist at KDMS Hospital who focuses on bone health and surgical spine reconstruction.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Trained in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children Hospital in California
• Researched spine surgery outcomes at the University of California Irvine
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat bone loss and spinal stability issues

Professor Gerald Raphael Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy and the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada.

• Registered with the Swiss Medical Register and the Association of Swiss Health Insurances
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA)
• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to manage structural and bone health issues
• Certified in Chinese Pharmacology and Nutrition for supportive skeletal care
• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy from the National University of Medical Sciences

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. Tanawat Amphansap is an orthopedic surgeon at LUX KOR Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on osteoporosis and geriatric bone disorders. Dr. Amphansap treats metabolic bone diseases and complex bone injuries in older adults. He graduated with honors from Mahidol University.

• Completed shoulder and elbow reconstruction training at Charité Berlin, Germany.
• Trained in hip reconstruction at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden.
• Specialized in metabolic bone disorders at the University of Sheffield, UK.
• Practices at LUX KOR, a private center focused on orthopedics and rheumatology.

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.

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who leads complex bone health cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Research Clinical Fellow
• Holds a PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Awarded first prize at the National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Specialises in preventing and treating fractures related to bone density loss

The doctor is a highly skilled specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal conditions, including scoliosis, spinal canal stenosis, and various spinal fractures or slippage issues. The doctor provides comprehensive care for degenerative and traumatic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.

In addition to spinal care, the doctor specializes in advanced joint reconstruction and orthopedic surgery, focusing on knee and hip prosthesis procedures. The clinical practice also encompasses the management of shoulder and knee pathologies, as well as specialized treatments for foot and ankle disorders, heel spurs, and chronic coccyx pain.

Dr. Hasan Kalkan is an orthopedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and total joint replacements for the knee, hip, and shoulder. Dr. Kalkan graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues, including ligament tears and bone fractures.

• Performs anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Surgical expert in correcting valgus deformity and hallux valgus (toe deformity).
• Performs soft tissue tumor mass excision and trauma surgery.
• Works at a facility that uses robotic-assisted techniques for faster recovery.