Torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Firat Oruc is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on reconstructive knee surgery and joint health.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – minimally invasive techniques for ligament repair and faster recovery
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, a leading Turkish research institution
• Manages complex soft tissue injuries and bone tumours affecting the joints
• Expertise includes paediatric orthopaedic surgery for younger patients with ligament injuries
• Focuses on restoring joint stability and range of motion through patient-specific surgical plans

Doctor Naputt Virasathienpornkul is a sports medicine specialist who graduated with first-class honours from Thailand's prestigious Mahidol University.

• Completed a dedicated Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital
• Specialises in orthopaedic surgery for sports injuries and ligament repairs
• Researches post-surgical recovery to help patients regain mobility faster
• Expert in musculoskeletal rehabilitation to improve long-term joint function
• Contributes to clinical studies on bone health and surgical outcomes

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. 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. 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.

Professor Feridun Cilli brings global expertise to ACL recovery, having completed a specialised fellowship at the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster healing
• Focuses on sports injuries and ligament reconstruction as a member of TUSYAD
• Holds a Microsurgery Certificate for intricate nerve and tissue repair
• Trained at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, a major Turkish military medical centre
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility

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.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a knee and hip specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training from world-leading orthopaedic centres in France.

• Trained in sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in Lyon
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster ACL recovery
• Fellow of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Specialises in trauma-related tendon transfers and complex knee reconstructions