Best Knee Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Doctor Pongwat Polpong leads the regenerative medicine programme at EDNA Wellness, where he has performed over 2,000 treatments for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

• Combines stem cell therapy with PRP to stimulate natural joint repair
• Specialises in regenerative medicine protocols for long-term knee health
• Trained at the International Neuroscience Institute in Hannover, Germany
• Developed clinical protocols for musculoskeletal bone and joint programmes
• Published researcher in spinal disorders and complex musculoskeletal care

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Apisit Rattanatanasarn is an orthopedic surgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He specializes in foot and ankle disorders and regenerative medicine. He completed his fellowship training at Mahidol University, a top academic medical center in Thailand. Dr. Rattanatanasarn treats degenerative diseases, sports injuries, and post-traumatic bone conditions.

• Member of the Thailand Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (THOFAS).
• Offers both surgical reconstruction and regenerative therapies like stem cell treatments.
• Treats complex conditions including ankle osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and ACL injuries.
• Works at an ISO 9001:2015 certified center with high success rates for orthopedic therapies.

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is a board-certified physiatrist and innovator who previously presented his medical research at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided injections and hydrodissection for precise, non-surgical joint pain relief
• Uses advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques to manage chronic knee pain without invasive surgery
• Leads the rehabilitation department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital in Bangkok
• Focuses on geriatric rehabilitation and active ageing strategies to improve mobility and quality of life

Professor Rapeepat Narkbunnam is a specialist in robotic-assisted knee replacement at KDMS Hospital, having refined his surgical techniques as a visiting scholar at Stanford University.

• Uses robotic technology for knee replacement to improve precision and implant alignment
• Specialises in partial knee replacement to preserve healthy bone and ligaments
• Performs revision surgery for complex cases where previous implants have failed
• Completed subspecialty training in adult reconstructive surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Focuses on minimally invasive methods to help patients return to walking sooner

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. 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.

Dr. Kenan Keklikci is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint prosthesis, and sports injuries. Dr. Keklikci completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis and severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.

• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Performs robotic knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery.
• Expert in arthroscopic procedures for the ankle, hip, and knee.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.