Frozen Shoulder (Shoulder Stiffness) 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. 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. 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. 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.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a specialist in shoulder and upper limb surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He refined his surgical skills through international fellowships in France, focusing on minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in shoulder surgery to restore joint mobility and function
• Uses arthroscopy for shoulder stiffness – keyhole surgery using a small camera
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Trained in sports injuries and joint recovery at Lyon University Hospital
• Former senior faculty member at Ege University medical department

Professor Gerald Raphael Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy at Vega Clinic who specialises in managing chronic pain through a unique combination of manual therapies.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA)
• Incorporates acupuncture for pain relief, certified by the Chinese Republic
• Official representative of the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Phuket
• Recognised by the Swiss Medical Register (RME) for clinical standards

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.

Professor Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital. He is a senior specialist in arthroscopic surgery for shoulder stiffness.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for shoulder repair to ensure faster recovery times
• Holds regular membership in the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Fellowship-trained at the Catholic Central Medical Centre in Seoul
• Manages complex sports injuries involving the joints and ligaments
• Expert in microsurgery for hand and foot disorders

About the Clinic

YOUNIFY Clinic is a physician-led Healthy Aging & Wellness Center located on Silom Road in Bangkok, Thailand. As a multispecialty medical center, we provide coordinated, evidence-based care across weight management, chronic pain, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, women's health, sleep medicine, and preventive healthcare.

Our philosophy is built on one simple belief: many health conditions are interconnected. Rather than treating individual symptoms alone, our multidisciplinary team works together to develop personalized treatment plans that improve mobility, metabolic health, function, and long-term well-being. Whenever appropriate, we prioritize minimally invasive and non-surgical treatments to reduce recovery time while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes.

Education

• - Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), First Class Honors, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2014)
• - Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2020)
• - Fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology

Work experiences

• - Interventional oncology and targeted image-guided tumor therapies
• - Musculoskeletal interventions including genicular artery embolization and nerve block/ablation
• - Pulmonary and thoracic interventional procedures
• - Embolotherapy and advanced non-surgical image-guided treatments

Joint & Pain Medicine

Our interventional pain specialists provide minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for chronic musculoskeletal conditions that help patients regain mobility while avoiding major surgery whenever possible.

Our services include:

• - Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis
• -TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME) for chronic tendon and joint pain
• - Image-guided interventional pain procedures
• - Knee rehabilitation programs
• - Neck and back pain management

Many procedures are performed through micro-access techniques using tiny pinhole entry sites without traditional incisions, allowing patients to return home the same day with minimal downtime.

MORE YOUNIFY SERVICES

Weight Management & Metabolic Health

YOUNIFY Clinic specializes in comprehensive weight management using personalized treatment pathways designed around each patient's health goals.

Our services include:

• - Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — a minimally invasive, non-surgical stomach tightening procedure performed through the mouth without external incisions.
• - Physician-guided medical weight loss
• - GLP-1 and anti-obesity medications
• - Nutritional counseling and lifestyle coaching
• - Hormonal and metabolic assessment

For patients requiring surgical intervention, we also provide:

• - Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• - Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• - Intragastric Balloon
• - Bariatric Revision Procedures (APC & TORe)

Patients receive ongoing metabolic monitoring, behavioral support, and long-term follow-up to help achieve sustainable weight loss.

Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Our plastic and reconstructive surgery team provides personalized facial, breast, and body procedures focused on restoring natural balance, proportion, and confidence.

Services include:

• Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and revision surgery
• Liposuction and body contouring
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Rhinoplasty
• Facelift and neck lift
• Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
• Facial fat grafting and contouring
• Reconstructive and revision procedures

Every surgical plan is individualized according to the patient's anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals, with an emphasis on natural-looking results, patient safety, and long-term satisfaction.

Women's Health & Healthy Aging

YOUNIFY Clinic offers comprehensive women's healthcare throughout every stage of life.

Services include:

• Hormonal assessment and optimization
• Menopause management
• Intimate wellness treatments
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Preventive health screening
• Labioplasty

Programs are designed to support hormonal balance, bone health, metabolic health, sleep quality, and overall well-being during healthy aging.

Sleep Medicine

Our sleep medicine program evaluates and treats conditions that affect restorative sleep and overall quality of life.

Services include:

• Chronic insomnia assessment
• Sleep-related breathing disorders
• Restorative sleep programs
• Autonomic nervous system modulation (including Stellate Ganglion Block where appropriate)

Improving sleep quality is often an essential component of metabolic health, pain management, hormonal balance, and healthy aging.

Gastroenterology & Preventive Health

Preventive care is an important part of YOUNIFY Clinic's integrated healthcare philosophy.

Our services include:

• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Gastrointestinal disease management
• Cancer screening programs
• Annual health checkups
• Athlete-specific health screening
• Vaccinations and preventive medicine

Every screening program is personalized according to age, family history, lifestyle, and individual risk factors.

International Patient Services

YOUNIFY Clinic welcomes patients from around the world.

Our international patient team provides support in English, Thai, and Mandarin Chinese, assisting patients from their initial consultation through treatment planning, travel coordination, and post-treatment follow-up.

We strive to make every patient's medical journey in Thailand smooth, personalized, and comfortable through coordinated care and clear communication.

Our Philosophy

At YOUNIFY Clinic, we believe healthy aging is about more than treating disease—it is about preserving movement, restoring balance, improving confidence, and supporting long-term vitality.

Through integrated, physician-led care and minimally invasive innovation, we help patients achieve better health and a higher quality of life.

For international patients, the clinic’s care pathway includes structured pre-endoscopy communication about GLP-1 medication timing and symptoms. Consultations are arranged through YOUNIFY Clinic, supporting coordinated decisions for upper endoscopy and weight-management planning.

Associate Professor Bura Sindhupakorn is a German-trained orthopaedic specialist leading the Center of Excellence in Biomechanics Medicine at Suranaree University.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for shoulder repairs, leading to less scarring and faster recovery
• Fellowship trained in joint reconstruction at the University of Western Ontario, Canada
• Directed the orthopaedic department at a major Thai medical institute
• Active in biomedical innovation research to improve patient mobility outcomes