Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Acaroglu is the founding director of the Ankara Spine Centre and a recognised authority on complex spinal alignment.

• Holds a fellowship from the Orthopedic Research Laboratory at Columbia University in New York
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society focusing on spinal deformity outcomes
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics to manage scoliosis in growing children
• Completed specialist medical education through the Open University in the United Kingdom
• Holds the AO Spine Advanced Certificate for managing complex spinal trauma and reconstruction

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya who completed research training at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in corrective spinal surgery for complex skeletal conditions
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in trauma-related orthopaedic reconstruction and joint health

Dr. Firat Oruc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in joint replacement and complex surgery for the knees, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Oruc earned his medical degree and completed residency training at Akdeniz University. He treats a broad range of conditions, including bone tumors and pediatric orthopedic disorders.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and scoliosis surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Professor Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, having completed high-level fellowships in Japan and South Korea.

• Specialises in percutaneous screw fixation to stabilise the spine with tiny incisions
• Uses endoscopic spine surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Completed intensive training at the renowned Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Fellowship trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital in South Korea for microendoscopic techniques
• Expert in vertebroplasty to treat spinal compression and improve structural integrity

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.

Professor Gun Keorochana is a spine specialist at KDMS Hospital who trained at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the United States.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery, using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs endoscopic spine surgery to treat spinal issues with minimal muscle damage
• Qualified in kyphoplasty – a procedure to stabilise fractured vertebrae and reduce pain
• Earned First Class Honours in Medicine from Mahidol University
• Completed a dedicated spine fellowship at the Desert Institute for Spine Care

Professor Feridun Cilli brings global expertise to scoliosis care, having completed a specialised fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, focusing on complex orthopaedic and spinal cases
• Completed residency at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, a premium Turkish teaching facility
• Holds a Microsurgery Certificate for performing delicate procedures involving small blood vessels and nerves
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)

Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained specialist at KDMS Hospital who focuses on correcting spinal deformities through minimally invasive techniques.

• Completed a fellowship in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children\'s Hospital in California
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using tiny incisions for faster patient recovery
• Trained in adult reconstructive spine surgery at the Yale School of Medicine
• Served as a research scholar at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Expert in treating complex structural changes in both children and adults

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.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.