Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a prestigious paediatric orthopaedic fellowship at Speising Hospital in Austria
• Expert in Ilizarov surgery – a specialised technique for corrective bone reshaping and limb lengthening
• Specialises in deformity correction for children and adults using external fixation methods
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
• Instructor for advanced courses in hip sonography and the Ponseti method for foot correction

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya is a spine surgery specialist at KDMS Hospital, focusing on adult spinal deformity and complex structural repairs.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less scarring
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for correcting spinal curvature and alignment
• Trained in spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand's premier medical teaching institution
• Performs cervical spine surgery for structural issues in the neck and upper back

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. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and complex spine surgery. Dr. Pradasuk performs endoscopic discectomy and spinal fusion with instrumentation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Performs ACL surgery, meniscectomy, and total knee arthroplastic.
• Treats shoulder rotator cuff tears and performs ankle joint replacements.
• Manages fractures of the pelvis, spine, and forearm.
• Provides specialized rehabilitation using the Re-Step system.

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya who completed research training at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in corrective spinal surgery for complex skeletal conditions
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in trauma-related orthopaedic reconstruction and joint health

Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal reconstructions at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He holds a prestigious fellowship in spine surgery from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

• Focuses on spinal deformity correction for scoliosis and protuberance cases
• Serves as a member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Published over 40 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal trauma and surgical techniques
• Holds senior leadership roles within the Turkish Spine Society board

Professor Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, having completed high-level fellowships in Japan and South Korea.

• Specialises in percutaneous screw fixation to stabilise the spine with tiny incisions
• Uses endoscopic spine surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Completed intensive training at the renowned Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Fellowship trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital in South Korea for microendoscopic techniques
• Expert in vertebroplasty to treat spinal compression and improve structural integrity

Dr. Firat Oruc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in joint replacement and complex surgery for the knees, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Oruc earned his medical degree and completed residency training at Akdeniz University. He treats a broad range of conditions, including bone tumors and pediatric orthopedic disorders.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and scoliosis surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Professor Acaroglu is the founding director of the Ankara Spine Centre and a recognised authority on complex spinal alignment.

• Holds a fellowship from the Orthopedic Research Laboratory at Columbia University in New York
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society focusing on spinal deformity outcomes
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics to manage scoliosis in growing children
• Completed specialist medical education through the Open University in the United Kingdom
• Holds the AO Spine Advanced Certificate for managing complex spinal trauma and reconstruction

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's premier academic medical institutions.

• Trained at the Rothman Institute in the USA, focusing on joint-preserving surgical techniques
• Mastered robotic-assisted procedures to improve precision and shorten patient recovery times
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on musculoskeletal trauma and repair
• Specialises in minimally invasive approaches that reduce post-operative pain and scarring

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who focuses on managing bone and joint disorders in young patients.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics, managing complex spinal and limb conditions in children
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Completed rigorous training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions and comprehensive post-operative care for diverse cases
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create recovery-focused treatment plans

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Professor Feridun Cilli brings global expertise to scoliosis care, having completed a specialised fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, focusing on complex orthopaedic and spinal cases
• Completed residency at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, a premium Turkish teaching facility
• Holds a Microsurgery Certificate for performing delicate procedures involving small blood vessels and nerves
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)