Rotator cuff tear Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Doctor Naputt Virasathienpornkul graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and completed a clinical fellowship in Sports Medicine Orthopaedics at Bangkok's renowned Lerdsin Hospital.

• Specialises in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery for complex musculoskeletal injuries
• Researches post-operative rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility faster after joint repair
• Published clinical research on nerve palsy and functional independence in the JSEA Orthopaedics journal
• Appointed as a mentor for medical residents at the Institute of Orthopaedics

Dr. Feridun Cilli is an orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Cilli specializes in knee and shoulder surgery and orthopaedic trauma care. He holds a Microsurgery Certificate from the GATA Microsurgery Training Center.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, and meniscus tears.
• Served as Chief Medical Officer of the Military Infirmary for the 125th Regiment.
• Works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a facility with 26 specialized medical departments.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a specialist in shoulder surgery and sports injuries at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He completed specific training in hip and knee trauma at major orthopaedic centres in France.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for shoulder repairs
• Performs tendon transfers for complex or chronic rotator cuff issues
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained in limb salvage at the International Society of Limb Salvage

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. 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. 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 is the Director of the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital. He specialises in arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive method for repairing torn shoulder tendons through tiny incisions.

• Focuses on shoulder joint disorders and sports-related tendon injuries
• Expert in microsurgery for delicate repair of nerves and ligaments
• Regular member of the Korean Shoulder Society and Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Manages complex cases involving osteoporosis and joint trauma
• Leads the Orthopaedic Centre at the JCI-accredited Na-Eun Hospital