Best Scoliosis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,100 successful surgeries, specializing in complex spinal correction at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on surgical treatment for spinal deformities including scoliosis and kyphosis
• Performs posterior correction and stabilization using bone graft techniques
• Provides individualized treatment programs for complex orthopedic cases
• Graduated from the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in spinal fusion to improve long-term vertebral stability

Dr Theeracha Wuttiphan is a specialised spine surgeon who leads complex orthopaedic cases at ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Trained in spinal surgery at Rajavithi Hospital and Poulo Memorial Hospital
• Specialises in treating back pain through regenerative stem cell therapy
• Experienced in arthroscopy – using small incisions for joint repairs and faster recovery
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Perpetual Medical University

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Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz
Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgeon | Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with extensive experience in joint replacement, sports injuries, and advanced reconstructive surgery. He treats both local and international patients in his private clinic in Istanbul and performs surgeries in leading private hospitals.

He specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder conditions, including robotic-assisted joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and complex trauma care. His practice combines modern surgical techniques with individualized treatment planning to achieve reliable functional outcomes and faster recovery.

In selected cases, Prof. Gemalmaz utilizes advanced 3D planning and patient-specific surgical guides to improve surgical precision, particularly in complex deformities and revision procedures.

He is currently a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine and previously worked at Acıbadem Health Group and Acıbadem University.

Key strengths:
Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment
Modern surgical techniques and robotic-assisted procedures
Strong experience in joint replacement and sports injuries
Clear communication with international patients
Balanced approach between surgical and non-surgical care

Professor Burak Tuna specialises in orthopaedics at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, where he focuses on complex reconstruction and trauma care.

• Uses minimally invasive surgical techniques – smaller incisions meant to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses a tiny camera to repair joints without major open procedures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
• Published researcher focused on innovative surgical methods and improving patient outcomes
• Recognised for clear communication regarding complex surgical treatment plans

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in complex spinal care and deformity correction at Medical Park Antalya
• Uses external fixation and limb-lengthening techniques to manage severe structural issues
• Winner of multiple awards for orthopaedic research and surgical presentations
• Active member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumour Society and Turkish Trauma Society
• Expertise in managing war injuries and high-impact physical trauma cases

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz is a spine specialist at Turan Turan Health Group, where he focuses on deformity surgery and spinal reconstruction.

• Specialises in deformity surgery – correcting abnormal spinal curvatures like scoliosis
• Uses robotic-assisted technology for precise instrumentation and placement during spinal procedures
• Published research in Turkish Neurosurgery on methods to improve spinal screw stability
• Member of the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Certified in robotic surgery systems at the Stryker Mako laboratory in Amsterdam

Dr Erman Cekic is a spinal surgery specialist at OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic who has managed over 10,000 orthopedic surgical cases throughout his career.

• Specialises in spinal instrumentation to stabilise and correct the curvature of the spine
• Expertise in postoperative rehabilitation and medical plate exercises for better recovery
• Trained in spinal surgery at Dokuz Eylul University and through Eurospine international programmes
• Experienced in stem cell therapy and electromagnetic treatments for pain management
• Active member of the International Turkish Spine Congress

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a senior specialist in spinal surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing specifically on surgical corrections for scoliosis.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis and complex spinal curvatures
• Expert in orthopaedics and traumatology with a subspecialty in spinal reconstructive surgery
• Provides second-opinion reviews for international patients based on detailed imaging
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

Dr Yunus Uysal is a leader in robotic spinal surgery, having trained in Minneapolis and Chicago with the MAZOR X robotic platform. He practices at Turan Turan Health Group, where he focuses on the latest surgical methods for scoliosis.

• Treats thoracic scoliosis using high-precision instrumentation constructs
• Specialises in robotic spine surgery – uses computer guidance for more accurate implant placement
• Member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Completed minimally invasive spine surgery training in the United States
• Trained in navigating complex spinal cases at the Twin Cities Spine Center

Prof. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. He qualified as a specialist in 2004. He is Head of the Department at Istinye University. He founded and directs the Liv Spine Center, which is certified as a Center of Excellence by the AOSpine Society. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and became a professor in 2017.

He continues clinical and academic work at Liv Hospital Ulus, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, and Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He also performs surgeries in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Albania, and Mongolia.

Dr. Nurullah Ermiş has published from 2010 to 2024 on orthopaedic trauma, spine surgery, hip arthroplasty, and regional anesthesia. His work is indexed in PubMed and Scopus.

Highlights include an irreducible ankle fracture‑dislocation caused by tibialis posterior tendon interposition (J Foot Ankle Surg., 2010; PubMed). Another report covers an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation due to medial meniscus interposition (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2011; PubMed). He examined scoliosis and kyphosis after sternotomy or thoracotomy (J Turk Spinal Surg., 23(2):83‑90, 2012). Additional JTSS papers appeared in 2012 and in 2017 (28(4):283‑288). He reported on ESPB and QLB in hip surgery (Indian J Anaesth., 62(10):802, 2018; Anesth Essays Res., 12(4):825‑831, 2018; ESRA 2018). He studied outcomes of hip prosthesis for Crowe IV dysplastic coxarthrosis (Medicine Science, 13(4):873‑878, 2024). He also described medial superior cluneal nerve entrapment (SAGE Journals).