Ankylosing spondylitis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. 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.

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, bringing specialist surgical expertise from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of the region's top medical faculties.

• Specialises in hip and knee prosthesis to restore joint mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Performs tumour surgery and manages complex bone infections like osteomyelitis
• Expert in limb lengthening and height extension using corrective surgical techniques
• Published research on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies
• Focuses on joint reconstruction for patients with severe bone deficiencies

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and complex spine surgery. Dr. Pradasuk performs endoscopic discectomy and spinal fusion with instrumentation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Performs ACL surgery, meniscectomy, and total knee arthroplastic.
• Treats shoulder rotator cuff tears and performs ankle joint replacements.
• Manages fractures of the pelvis, spine, and forearm.
• Provides specialized rehabilitation using the Re-Step system.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, where he manages complex bone and joint conditions.

• Specialises in arthroplasty, performing joint replacements to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Expert in hand and trauma surgery for correcting structural skeletal issues
• Completed a rigorous residency at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Trained in paediatric orthopaedics to manage congenital and early-onset spinal conditions

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties.

• Specialises in orthopaedic interventions for spinal mobility and joint preservation
• Serves as Head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise in managing complex skeletal conditions at a major university hospital

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist with international research background from the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in degenerative spine diseases and complex vertebral fractures
• Published research on inflammatory markers and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratios in Ankylosing spondylitis
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed clinical fellowships in spinal surgery and orthopaedic oncology
• Holds a Turkish Board certification from the Training Council (TOTEK)