Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a prestigious paediatric orthopaedic fellowship at Speising Hospital in Austria
• Expert in Ilizarov surgery – a specialised technique for corrective bone reshaping and limb lengthening
• Specialises in deformity correction for children and adults using external fixation methods
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
• Instructor for advanced courses in hip sonography and the Ponseti method for foot correction

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya is a spine surgery specialist at KDMS Hospital, focusing on adult spinal deformity and complex structural repairs.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less scarring
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for correcting spinal curvature and alignment
• Trained in spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand's premier medical teaching institution
• Performs cervical spine surgery for structural issues in the neck and upper back

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal reconstructions at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He holds a prestigious fellowship in spine surgery from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

• Focuses on spinal deformity correction for scoliosis and protuberance cases
• Serves as a member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Published over 40 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal trauma and surgical techniques
• Holds senior leadership roles within the Turkish Spine Society board

Professor Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, having completed high-level fellowships in Japan and South Korea.

• Specialises in percutaneous screw fixation to stabilise the spine with tiny incisions
• Uses endoscopic spine surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Completed intensive training at the renowned Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Fellowship trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital in South Korea for microendoscopic techniques
• Expert in vertebroplasty to treat spinal compression and improve structural integrity

Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya who completed research training at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in corrective spinal surgery for complex skeletal conditions
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in trauma-related orthopaedic reconstruction and joint health

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's premier academic medical institutions.

• Trained at the Rothman Institute in the USA, focusing on joint-preserving surgical techniques
• Mastered robotic-assisted procedures to improve precision and shorten patient recovery times
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on musculoskeletal trauma and repair
• Specialises in minimally invasive approaches that reduce post-operative pain and scarring

Professor Acaroglu is the founding director of the Ankara Spine Centre and a recognised authority on complex spinal alignment.

• Holds a fellowship from the Orthopedic Research Laboratory at Columbia University in New York
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society focusing on spinal deformity outcomes
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics to manage scoliosis in growing children
• Completed specialist medical education through the Open University in the United Kingdom
• Holds the AO Spine Advanced Certificate for managing complex spinal trauma and reconstruction

Personal Information

Name Surname : Serdar TOKER
Place of Birth - Year :    Istanbul - 1972
Academic Title : Assoc. Dr.
Foreign Language : English

Education

Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Graduation
Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital - Specialised
Work Experience

1998 - 2003 Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
2003 - 2004 Kars State Hospital
2004 - 2006 Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
2006 - 2009 Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 
2009 - 2010 Research Fellow. Colorado University Denver Healt Centre Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre Department of Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery
2010 - 2016 Necmettin Erbakan University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Head of Hand Surgery Department
Courses - Seminars and Certificates Received

2013 FESSH (Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand) European Diploma
2015 RMCD Microsurgery Course Course Chair
2015 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
2015 RMCD Congress Speaker
2014 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
2013 - 2014 Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course Instructor
2013 RMCD Microsurgery Course Instructor
2013 RMCD Congress Session Chair
2012 Shoulder Elbow Surgery Course Instructor
2012 Subspeciality Diploma in Hand Surgery
2011 RMCD Microsurgery Course
2009 Ankle Arthroscopy Course
2008 Knee Arthroscopy Course
2005 Ilizarov Applications Course

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education