Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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. 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.

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.

Professor Gun Keorochana is a spine specialist at KDMS Hospital who trained at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the United States.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery, using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs endoscopic spine surgery to treat spinal issues with minimal muscle damage
• Qualified in kyphoplasty – a procedure to stabilise fractured vertebrae and reduce pain
• Earned First Class Honours in Medicine from Mahidol University
• Completed a dedicated spine fellowship at the Desert Institute for Spine Care

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic residency at the renowned Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Trained at Zurich's Balgrist University, focusing on complex musculoskeletal disorders
• Expertise in corrective bone surgery and spinal alignment techniques
• Member of the medical faculty at Istanbul University during his foundational training

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on musculoskeletal trauma and spinal safety.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Expertise in spinal canal safety after complex surgical procedures
• Completed specialised training in developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) and limb deformities
• Trained in microsurgery techniques for delicate repair of bone and soft tissue
• Published researcher in orthopaedic imaging and surgical outcomes at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

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.

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is a globally recognised figure in spinal deformity surgery, currently serving as a board member of the Turkish Spine Association.

• Specialises in both paediatric and adult scoliosis using minimally invasive spinal surgery
• Member of the prestigious North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Expert in motion-preserving techniques like cervical disc prosthesis and endoscopic discectomy
• Contributed to over 100 international articles on spinal curvature and fracture management
• Serves on the editorial board for the world-renowned European Spine Journal

Assistant Professor Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a specialist neurosurgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship at Temple University Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in spine surgery for complex structural conditions and deformities
• Holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Neurosurgery
• Completed medical training at Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top-ranked medical school
• Appointed as an Assistant Professor, active in training the next generation of spine specialists
• Expert in neurosurgical techniques that protect spinal cord function during corrective procedures