Torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and osteoarthritis.
• Expert in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
• Former professor at the Catholic University of Korea.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and the Korean Hip Association.

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 Mert Filibeli is a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who excels in restorative joint procedures and traumatology.

• Treats paediatric and adult knee injuries with focus on joint preservation
• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma surgery at a major teaching and research centre
• Certified member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Holds a C2 level German language diploma for seamless European patient care
• Registered with the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for clinical excellence

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.

Professor Feridun Cilli brings global expertise to ACL recovery, having completed a specialised fellowship at the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster healing
• Focuses on sports injuries and ligament reconstruction as a member of TUSYAD
• Holds a Microsurgery Certificate for intricate nerve and tissue repair
• Trained at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, a major Turkish military medical centre
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility

Professor Burcin Kececi is a knee and hip specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training from world-leading orthopaedic centres in France.

• Trained in sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in Lyon
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster ACL recovery
• Fellow of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Specialises in trauma-related tendon transfers and complex knee reconstructions

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.

Dr Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital, where he leads a specialised team in restorative knee surgery.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Treats complex sports injuries, focusing on ACL reconstruction and ligament repair
• Expert in joint replacement and microsurgery for trauma cases