Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

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 Naputt Virasathienpornkul graduated with first-class honours before completing a specialized sports medicine clinical fellowship at the renowned Lerdsin Hospital Institute of Orthopedics.

• Focuses on sports medicine and surgical repair of musculoskeletal injuries
• Researches post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility
• Published clinical studies on complex fracture management and functional independence
• Experienced in treating sports-related injuries within major Thai medical service departments

Dr. Athip Kongklam is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He focuses on the knee, shoulder, and hip. He completed his residency at Vajira Hospital (2024). He finished subspecialty training in sports medicine at Siriraj Hospital (2025). He also completed international training at Aspetar (FIFA Centre of Excellence, Qatar), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea), Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, and in Singapore. His expertise includes ACL/PCL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He performs meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also provides fracture care.

He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2025). He completed IOC Drug in Sport (2024), AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti‑Doping (2024), and the FIMS Team Physician course (2023). He is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital and the Sports Clinic, Department of Physical Education (2025–present). He served as Team Physician at Bangkok Open 2024. He was a Sports Physician at the Ju‑Jitsu World Championship 2025 in Bangkok. His awards include TOSSM 2025 Best Paper. He presented at the HKOA 45th Annual Meeting 2025. He received the Resident’s Choice and Highest Knowledge/Performance/Attitude awards (2024). In 2023, he won the resident paper award and achieved the highest summative exam score.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a background in complex musculoskeletal repair. He holds double certification from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair using minimally invasive keyhole techniques
• Highly proficient in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for younger patients
• Completed surgical residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Hospital
• Treats ligament injuries and soft tissue trauma using modern surgical protocols

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on knee surgery and joint preservation. He specialises in treating complex ligament and cartilage damage within the knee joint.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair – a minimally invasive technique using tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, managing joint injuries in children and adolescents
• Treats soft tissue injuries and tumours affecting the musculoskeletal system
• Completed higher clinical training at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a professor of orthopedics at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, rotator cuff tears, and orthopedic trauma. He completed fellowships at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and Western Ontario. Dr. Kesmezacar currently serves as a clinical research associate at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.

• Published a long-term study on supracondylar humerus fractures with 22-year follow-up.
• Expert in reverse shoulder tumor prosthesis and complex bone injury treatment.
• Holds a Clinical Research Associate certificate from Oxford College.
• Works at JCI-accredited Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a knee surgery specialist who researched orthopaedic trauma at Denver Health Hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras and tiny incisions to repair meniscus tears for faster recovery
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Holds a seat on the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Serves as a senior instructor for training orthopaedic surgeons in complex injury management

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in sports surgery and complex knee repairs. He focuses on meniscus tears and anterior cruciate ligament injuries to help patients regain full mobility.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics
• Researches platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to speed up tendon healing
• Specialises in arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs reconstruction for ligament tears and shoulder slap repairs
• Expert in joint prosthesis and managing complex bone infections

Professor Feridun Cilli is a sports medicine expert who completed intensive training in knee and shoulder surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with faster recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for performing precise repairs with microscopic accuracy
• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital following over a decade at Private Bodrum Acibadem Hospital
• Academically trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Ankara