Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital and an expert in non-invasive recovery for joint injuries.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection to treat tissue and joint pain without surgery
• Expert in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports medicine updates through the Sports Medicine Association of Thailand
• Uses advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques to promote faster healing of soft tissue injuries
• Presented clinical research at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia
• Senior instructor in musculoskeletal systems and body movement at the KMITL Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Sami Sokucu is a European Board-certified orthopaedic specialist who focuses on restoring join function through minimally invasive techniques.

• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT)
• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses small cameras and tiny incisions to repair meniscus tears for faster recovery
• Faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University – teaches the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Published extensive research on knee deformity correction and joint preservation
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon is a body interventional radiologist. He earned his M.D. with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2014. He completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Siriraj in 2020. He then finished a fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology.

His practice focuses on image-guided, minimally invasive therapies. These include interventional oncology and targeted tumor treatments. He also performs musculoskeletal procedures, such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and nerve block or ablation. His work covers pulmonary and other thoracic procedures, and embolotherapy. Many procedures use micro-access pinhole techniques. These allow same-day recovery with minimal downtime.

Associate Professor Murat Aydin prioritises joint preservation at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, using minimally invasive surgery to treat complex knee injuries.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair – uses tiny cameras and tools to fix tears with minimal scarring.
• Focuses on sports-related cartilage damage and ligament ruptures to help patients return to activity sooner.
• Serves as an Associate Professor – a senior academic rank held by experts who teach and research new surgical methods.
• Uses personalised rehabilitation strategies to speed up recovery and restore full knee function.

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakol, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his M.D. from Thammasat University (2007–2013). He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Thammasat University (2016–2021). He previously served as a general practitioner and orthopedic officer at Buddhasothorn Hospital. He also worked as an orthopedic surgeon at Asia International Hospital.

Accreditations include board certification in Longevity and Quality of Life Medicine and in Nutritional Wellness. He holds diplomas in Clinical Sexology and Sexual Medicine. He also holds a Sex Therapy certificate. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Advanced training includes Recent Advances in Regenerative Medicine (2025). He trained in advanced hyaluronic acid injection. He has experience with mesotherapy, vitamin therapy, and PRP. He completed courses in multidisciplinary botulinum toxin use and regenerative cosmetic dermatology. He trained in FUE hair transplant and non‑invasive intimacy fillers (2024). He also studied pain and insomnia management.

Dr Eyup Bakmaz is a key specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads surgical interventions for complex knee and hip sports injuries.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopy – a minimally invasive technique using tiny cameras for faster meniscus recovery
• Focuses on orthopedic trauma cases involving severe joint and ligament damage
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Served as Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor at one of Turkey's premier medical faculties

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions with a focus on arthroscopy and spinal surgery. He previously served as an orthopedist at Istanbul Beylikduzu State Hospital. Dr. Tanli holds a degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hand surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr Selman Dogan has performed over 1,100 orthopaedic procedures and leads the sports traumatology service at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• Focuses on knee sports surgery including ligament and cartilage repair
• Completed specialist training at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Studied orthopaedic oncology at Medeniyet University's Goztepe Hospital
• Expertise in joint arthroplasty for both hip and knee replacements

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.