Osteoporosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Gerald Raphael Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy and the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada.

• Registered with the Swiss Medical Register and the Association of Swiss Health Insurances
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA)
• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to manage structural and bone health issues
• Certified in Chinese Pharmacology and Nutrition for supportive skeletal care
• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy from the National University of Medical Sciences

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who leads complex bone health cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Research Clinical Fellow
• Holds a PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Awarded first prize at the National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Specialises in preventing and treating fractures related to bone density loss

Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained specialist at KDMS Hospital who focuses on bone health and surgical spine reconstruction.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Trained in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children Hospital in California
• Researched spine surgery outcomes at the University of California Irvine
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat bone loss and spinal stability issues

Dr. Tanawat Amphansap is an orthopedic surgeon at LUX KOR Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on osteoporosis and geriatric bone disorders. Dr. Amphansap treats metabolic bone diseases and complex bone injuries in older adults. He graduated with honors from Mahidol University.

• Completed shoulder and elbow reconstruction training at Charité Berlin, Germany.
• Trained in hip reconstruction at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden.
• Specialized in metabolic bone disorders at the University of Sheffield, UK.
• Practices at LUX KOR, a private center focused on orthopedics and rheumatology.

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. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

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. 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. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Hasan Kalkan is an orthopedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and total joint replacements for the knee, hip, and shoulder. Dr. Kalkan graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues, including ligament tears and bone fractures.

• Performs anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Surgical expert in correcting valgus deformity and hallux valgus (toe deformity).
• Performs soft tissue tumor mass excision and trauma surgery.
• Works at a facility that uses robotic-assisted techniques for faster recovery.

Specializations

Scoliosis Treatment

Spinal Canal Stenosis

Fracture and Slip Problems in the Spine

Heel Spurs and Foot and Ankle Problems

Knee and Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder and Knee Problems

Coccyx Pain (Coccyx Pain)

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 Yusuf Pirincci is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital with deep expertise in bone health and reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in managing complex bone infections and metabolic bone conditions
• Expert in joint replacement surgery involving hip, knee, and shoulder prostheses
• Published research on surgical solutions for bone deficiencies and femoral health
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on limb lengthening and reconstructive procedures for skeletal integrity