Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Doctor Naputt graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and specialises in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at EDNA Wellness.

• Completed clinical fellowship training at the Institute of Orthopedics within Lerdsin Hospital
• Specialises in post-operative rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility after joint procedures
• Expert in musculoskeletal health and managing sarcopenia, which is age-related muscle loss
• Publishes research on functional independence and recovery following fragility hip fractures
• Experienced in treating complex joint dislocations and nerve-related orthopaedic injuries

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on joint replacement and reconstruction for chronic pain.

• Specialises in knee and hip joint surgery to restore mobility and function
• Performs prosthesis surgery using implants to replace joints damaged by wear and tear
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Extensive experience in managing complex cases, including bone and soft tissue tumours
• Skilled in hand and paediatric orthopaedic surgery for corrective joint procedures

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a knee and joint specialist who conducted intensive trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster joint recovery
• Focuses on knee surgery and managing complex sports injuries
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Holds a Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council certificate
• Serves as a clinical instructor training future orthopaedic specialists

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Colorado University Denver Health Centre.

• Holds a European Diploma in Hand Surgery from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses small cameras and tools to treat joint damage with less scarring
• Expert in Ilizarov applications – a specialised technique for complex bone reconstruction and limb alignment
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University where he trained other specialists

Dr. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and osteoarthritis.
• Expert in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
• Former professor at the Catholic University of Korea.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and the Korean Hip Association.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with deep expertise in joint reconstruction and trauma care.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Completed specialist residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Former surgeon at major teaching and research hospitals in İzmir
• Fluent in English and German for clear communication with international patients

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman specialises in arthroplasty at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – a major healthcare facility in Istanbul.

• Performs arthroplasty for joint replacement surgery to restore mobility in hips and knees
• Specialises in arthroscopic joint surgery – a minimally invasive technique using tiny incisions for quicker recovery
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Trained at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training Hospital
• Expertise includes managing complex tendon repairs and sporting injuries

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.

Dr Gerald Raphael Tur is the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada, specialising in non-surgical joint management.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to improve joint alignment and reduce pain
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association and the Swiss Medical Register
• Practises integrated care combining osteopathy with certified acupuncture and Chinese pharmacology
• Trained at the National University of Medical Sciences in osteopathic medicine

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in bone health and joint restoration at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with high-level training from elite orthopaedic centres in France.

• Specialises in minimally invasive hip surgery – smaller incisions mean less muscle damage and faster recovery times
• Performs knee and hip prosthesis replacements for patients with severe joint degeneration
• Trained in sports injuries and joint restoration at Hospices Civil de Lyon
• International member of SICOT, the global society for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology
• Former general secretary for the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

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.