Valgus Deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Hayrettin Kesmezacar is an orthopaedic specialist with deep expertise in managing complex bone and joint corrections at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in the modified McBride procedure – a surgical técnica to correct bunions without removing the joint
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked orthopaedic centre
• Published long-term clinical research on success rates for valgus deformity corrections
• Fellow of Istanbul University, specialising in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal trauma
• Expert in high tibial osteotomy, focusing on precise limb alignment to improve joint function

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed advanced research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. He serves as an instructor for the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medical Park Antalya
• Recognised as an Associate Professor by the Health Sciences University
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital in orthopaedic surgery
• Leads clinical instruction for future orthopaedic specialists in Turkey

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. 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.

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in corrective foot surgery for complex valgus deformities.

• Focuses on hallux valgus repair to restore foot function and reduce chronic pain
• Specialises in prosthetic surgery including knee and hip replacements using tailored press-fit designs
• Expert in limb lengthening and reconstructive procedures for developmental bone issues
• Active researcher in clinical outcomes for tendon repair and joint reconstruction techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a focus on reconstructive bone surgery.

• Specialises in pediatric orthopaedic surgery for correcting childhood bone deformities
• Performs joint replacements including hip and knee prosthesis for better mobility
• Trained at Akdeniz University in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Focuses on soft tissue and bone tumours requiring intricate surgical removal
• Treats complex hand and shoulder injuries using specific microsurgery techniques

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

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 Burcin Kececi leads the orthopaedic team at Medicalpoint International Hospital, bringing significant expertise in complex limb reconstruction and joint surgery.

• Specialises in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Performs limb-lengthening and reconstruction procedures for complex bone deformities
• Trained in sports injuries and joint preservation at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Former General Secretary of the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue tumours branch