Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopy – a keyhole technique for faster recovery and less pain
• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Completed a dedicated surgical fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise in cartilage preservation and joint biomechanics

Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon is a body interventional radiologist. He earned his M.D. with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2014. He completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Siriraj in 2020. He then finished a fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology.

His practice focuses on image-guided, minimally invasive therapies. These include interventional oncology and targeted tumor treatments. He also performs musculoskeletal procedures, such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and nerve block or ablation. His work covers pulmonary and other thoracic procedures, and embolotherapy. Many procedures use micro-access pinhole techniques. These allow same-day recovery with minimal downtime.

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who has completed advanced fellowships in bone oncology and arthroscopy at Ankara University.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive technique for meniscus repair that results in smaller scars and faster recovery.
• Published research on improving muscle strength and joint function following major knee procedures.
• Fellow of the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles, bringing international surgical perspectives to his clinical practice.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK).

Associate Professor Gokcen is a specialist in sports medicine and prosthetic surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on restoring joint function for patients with physical trauma and sports-related injuries.

• Specialises in sports medicine for managing complex knee and joint injuries
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in spine surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expertise in prosthetic surgery to restore mobility after severe meniscus damage
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's top-tier medical faculties
• Focuses on trauma-informed orthopaedic care for faster patient rehabilitation

Professor Lee is a leading specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He focuses on restoring joint function for meniscus tears using minimally invasive methods.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee repair – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for less pain and faster recovery
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association
• Trained at the Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital – one of South Korea's top medical institutions
• Published clinical research in international journals regarding joint effusion and ultrasonography

Dr Seongcheol Moon leads the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital and is a recognised expert in arthroscopic joint repair.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association
• Expert in sports medicine, focusing on returning patients to their physical activities quickly
• Published research on tibial posterior slope angles in joint reconstruction for better long-term stability

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in robotic and arthroscopic knee interventions.

• Specialises in knee joint arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that allows for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association, focusing on high-precision surgical outcomes
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in peripheral sports injuries and knee interventions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Dr Erdinc Genc holds a specialised diploma in Football Medicine from Istanbul University – his expertise focuses on high-level sports injury recovery.

• Trained at the American Hip Institute in Chicago – a global leader in joint preservation
• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair – uses tiny cameras for less scarring and quicker healing
• Completed sports medicine training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Centre in Philadelphia
• Expertise in joint bio-mechanics gained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Egemed Hospital who focuses on arthroscopic knee repair.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on minimally invasive knee surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Highly active in the private hospital sector across Ankara and Söke
• Specialises in managing sports-related meniscus injuries and knee trauma
• Expertise includes both routine repairs and complex joint trauma management