Rotator cuff repair surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Mert Filibeli is a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with specialist training from the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in treating complex bone and joint injuries across all age groups
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Fluently bilingual in English and German for clear patient communication
• Completed advanced residency training in orthopaedics and traumatology

Professor Burcin Kececi brings elite European expertise to shoulder surgery, having completed specialised orthopaedic training in Lyon and Chalon Sur Saone, France.

• Specialises in arthroscopic repair for rotator cuff and sports-related injuries
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained at Hopital de la Croix Rousse – an internationally renowned orthopaedic centre
• Skilled in tendon transfers for complex and chronic shoulder repairs
• Practises at Medical Point International Hospital using minimally invasive techniques

Yusuf Pirincci specialises in sports surgery and shoulder reconstruction at Atlas University Hospital. He contributes to clinical research on regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma for tendon injuries.

• Focuses on shoulder slap repairs and prosthetic shoulder surgery
• Researches peritendinous injections to improve healing in tendinopathies
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex bone infections and tumour surgery
• Handles both athletic injuries and degenerative joint conditions

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. 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. Bulent Erol is an orthopedic oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize for orthopedic oncology at the National Turkish Orthopedic Congress. Dr. Erol completed his fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He specializes in bone tumors and complex pediatric orthopedic surgery.

• Completed a clinical visiting program at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK.
• Winner of multiple Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards for clinical and experimental studies.
• Member of the European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society.
• Treats complex bone injuries, fractures, and arthrosis using robotic-assisted techniques at a JCI-accredited facility.

Professor Dedeoglu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious scholarship fellowship with the South Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

• Serves as the Chief Physician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.
• Specialises in arthroscopic and open surgical treatments for complex shoulder injuries.
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC).
• Completed an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.
• Holds a speciality fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Reconstruction.

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon is the Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He specializes in heart failure, valvular disease, and interventional procedures. Dr. Ahn served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He completed his clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute in Canada.

• Former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC).
• Served as President of the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS).
• Past Organizing Committee Chair of the ENCORE SEOUL international congress.
• Treats complex coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Dr. Yang Young Joon is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Yang completed his orthopedic fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus repairs and ligament tears.
• Treats complex conditions including diabetic foot, carpal tunnel syndrome, and gout.
• Maintains regular membership in the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies.
• Works at Naeun Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility for medical quality and safety.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler leads the orthopaedic microsurgery unit at Avicenna Hospital after perfecting his technical skills at Columbia University School of Medicine.

• Specialised in microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center to improve procedural precision
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at American Hospital
• Trained numerous specialists as the Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Expertise includes complex bone and joint reconstructions requiring detailed microsurgical work
• Fellowship-trained hand and microsurgery specialist with academic tenure as a Professor