Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman is a key orthopaedic specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, specialising in arthroscopic joint surgery to repair meniscus tears.

• Uses arthroscopy – a minimally invasive technique requiring only small incisions for faster recovery
• Expert in tendon injuries and repairs for complex sports-related knee damage
• Trained at Gazi University – one of Turkey's top medical faculties
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Provides paediatric orthopaedic care for younger patients with sports injuries

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.

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 Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in sports surgery and complex knee repairs. He focuses on meniscus tears and anterior cruciate ligament injuries to help patients regain full mobility.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics
• Researches platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to speed up tendon healing
• Specialises in arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs reconstruction for ligament tears and shoulder slap repairs
• Expert in joint prosthesis and managing complex bone infections

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.

Professor Feridun Cilli is a sports medicine expert who completed intensive training in knee and shoulder surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with faster recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for performing precise repairs with microscopic accuracy
• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital following over a decade at Private Bodrum Acibadem Hospital
• Academically trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Ankara

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.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital with international expertise in sports injuries and knee surgery.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with smaller incisions
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Completed specialised training in knee and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and trauma surgery for joint restoration

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

Professor Sahiner is a specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on keyhole techniques for joint repair.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Specialises in sports surgery for athletes needing to return to peak performance
• Manages both adult and paediatric trauma cases involving complex joint injuries
• Expertise includes partial and total knee prosthesis for patients with extensive joint wear

Dr Omer Bozduman is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on knee and shoulder reconstructive procedures.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive method with smaller incisions and quicker return to mobility
• Manages complex joint issues including knee and hip prosthesis surgery
• Focuses on soft tissue repair and joint preservation techniques
• Works within a dedicated international surgical unit at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals