Valgus Deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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. 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. 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. 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 Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in corrective foot surgery for complex valgus deformities.

• Focuses on hallux valgus repair to restore foot function and reduce chronic pain
• Specialises in prosthetic surgery including knee and hip replacements using tailored press-fit designs
• Expert in limb lengthening and reconstructive procedures for developmental bone issues
• Active researcher in clinical outcomes for tendon repair and joint reconstruction techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology

Professor Burcin Kececi leads the orthopaedic team at Medicalpoint International Hospital, bringing significant expertise in complex limb reconstruction and joint surgery.

• Specialises in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Performs limb-lengthening and reconstruction procedures for complex bone deformities
• Trained in sports injuries and joint preservation at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Former General Secretary of the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue tumours branch

Professor Dedeoglu is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon at Liv Hospital who specializes in restorative joint surgery and complex bone reconstruction.

• Completed a research fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University, focusing on bone trauma recovery
• Awarded the South Korea Shoulder and Elbow Society scholarship for surgical excellence
• Former Chief Physician at Istanbul Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in joint arthroplasty, using prosthetic surgery to restore mobility in damaged joints
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir leads orthopaedic cases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in surgical corrections for complex foot and spine misalignments.

• Performs surgical intervention for severe valgus deformity to restore proper foot alignment and mobility
• Holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Uses diagnostic radiology expertise to precisely map bone structures before commencing surgical repairs
• Associate Professor credentialed by the Ministry of Health for high-level clinical expertise

Professor Burak Onvural is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who previously served as the official injury doctor for Turkish Premier League football team Altay FC.

• Specialises in foot and toe reconstruction to correct alignment and restore natural movement
• Completed international trauma training in Switzerland focusing on complex bone and joint repairs
• Studied at Louisville University and observed at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US
• Offers stem cell therapy to help manage joint inflammation and speed up recovery
• Former mobile arthroscopy specialist for the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed an elite trauma research residency at Yale University in the United States.

• Specialises in leg and foot deformities including hallux valgus and complex leg curvatures
• Master of Advanced Joint Surgery from an Istanbul Health Science institute
• Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University
• Uses arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair resulting in smaller scars
• Selected for prestigious EFORT Spring Travelling Fellowship in Germany

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He currently leads major orthopaedic programmes as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery and minimally invasive techniques for correcting deformities
• Trained at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Authored over 70 peer-reviewed international articles on complex orthopaedic outcomes
• Serves as a formal reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery