Shoulder Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr Naputt Virasathienpornkul graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and completed a clinical fellowship in sports medicine orthopaedics.

• Specialises in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery for shoulder and joint conditions
• Published research on post-surgical recovery and functional independence after fractures
• Completed intensive residency training at the Institute of Orthopaedics at Lerdsin Hospital
• Expertise includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation to help patients regain strength and movement

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.

Professor Kesmezacar is a North American-trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious visiting fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Western Ontario in Canada
• Performed extensive research on reverse shoulder prostheses for complex reconstructive cases
• Specialises in shoulder instability and rotator cuff repair using minimally invasive techniques
• Former Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty, training the next generation of surgeons
• Published globally on using hyaluronic acid and PRP injections for joint osteoarthritis

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a deep background in orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Highly proficient in international medical standards with C2-level German certification
• Experienced in treating bone and joint conditions at major Turkish teaching hospitals
• Formally accredited by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Provides tailored surgical solutions for degenerative joint issues

Professor Kececi is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training in complex joint reconstruction. He specialises in shoulder surgery and joint replacements for patients dealing with severe osteoarthritis.

• Trained at Centre Orthopedique Dracy Le Fort in France focusing on minimally invasive techniques
• Former board member and general secretary of the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Active member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
• Specialises in tendon transfers and trauma surgery for complex joint repairs
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)

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. 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.