Shoulder Ligament Tear Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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. 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. 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 a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with a heavy clinical focus on shoulder surgeries.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder repair – a minimally invasive technique using tiny incisions for less post-op pain
• Treats complex ligament tears and soft tissue injuries of the shoulder joint
• Background includes specialist training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise extends to orthopaedic tumour surgery and paediatric bone conditions

Professor Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious visiting fellowship at the University of Western Ontario in Canada.

• Specialises in rotator cuff tears and chronic shoulder instability for active patients
• Completed clinical research training at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada
• Former Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty with over 20 published papers
• Expert in shoulder and elbow trauma management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University’s Siriraj Hospital. Dr. Naputt specializes in sports medicine and regenerative orthopedic care. He has performed over 250 surgical procedures. He treats conditions like ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and knee osteoarthritis.

• Completed a specialized Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital.
• Published research on hip fracture recovery and elbow dislocations in JSEA Orthopedics.
• Uses stem cell therapy and PRP to treat chronic joint pain and sports injuries.
• Works at an ISO-certified center partnering with national stem cell laboratories.

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

• Specialises in manual shoulder rehabilitation using Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee chest table adjustments
• Registered with the Swiss Medical Register and the Association of Swiss Health Insurances
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA)
• Certified acupuncturist and specialist in Chinese Pharmacology for managing pain and inflammation

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training in managing complex joint and soft tissue injuries.

• Trained in sports injuries and joint repair at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Expert in tendon transfers and reconstructive surgery for shoulder ligament tears
• Experienced in minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and SICOT
• Former general secretary for the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch