Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Senol Akman is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a heavy focus on sports traumatology and joint repair.

• Published research on bioabsorbable interference screws used to secure grafts during ligament and meniscus repairs
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using keyhole surgery for quicker recovery times and less post-operative pain
• Expertise in managing irreducible knee dislocations and complex joint injuries
• Active contributor to the journal of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
• Professor at a JCI-accredited centre, ensuring high international standards of surgical care

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 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

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. 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.

Professor Abdullah Eren is a leading specialist in orthopaedic surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a strong focus on complex sports and trauma cases.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty, training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Uses limb reconstruction techniques including Ilizarov methods to repair severe joint and bone issues
• Former President of the Pediatric Orthopedics Branch of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Received top clinical awards for developing new surgical techniques that improve patient recovery
• Recognised international member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Doctor of Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

Bachelor of science in Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

Certified from “Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society” – Registration 112460.

Acupuncturist – Certified by Chinese Republic and signed by Notary – Registration 140013.

Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA).

Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC) in Phuket – Thailand.

Gonstead Chiropractic techniques (inc Knee chest table).

Diploma in Osteopathic & Chiropractic full course online.

Certified Emergency first responder + CPR & AED (valid until 12/2026)

Member of the Swiss Medical Register (RME) – Registration B330879.

Member of the Association of Swiss Health Insurances - Registration 6178.

Certified in Chinese Pharmacology.

Certified in Chinese Psychiatric.

Certified in Chinese Nutrition.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Dr. Savas Comlek is an Associate Professor and anesthesiologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist. Dr. Comlek treats complex spinal, neck, and cancer pain using ultrasound-guided techniques.

• Expert in splanchnic neurolysis for pancreatic cancer pain management.
• Authored over 10 international articles on interventional pain and analgesia protocols.
• Specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions like hip fractures and osteoarthritis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital with international expertise in sports injuries and knee surgery.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with smaller incisions
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Completed specialised training in knee and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and trauma surgery for joint restoration

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