Arthroscopic meniscus repair Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who served as a Clinical Fellow at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He currently leads complex surgical cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Completed a PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Marmara University
• Awarded first prize for clinical research at the National Turkish Orthopaedics Congress
• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and paediatric musculoskeletal surgery
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Held senior academic positions as a Professor at one of Turkey's leading medical faculties

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).

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.

Professor Cengiz Sen is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Biruni University Hospital with elite academic standing from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He focuses on complex knee preservation and restoration using the latest minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair and revision arthroplasty
• Expertise in biologic treatments including stem cell therapy for joint repair
• Former Professor at Istanbul University – a premier medical training institution
• Published extensive research on knee reconstruction and joint disease outcomes
• Focuses on paediatric orthopaedic conditions and congenital limb deformities

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on sports traumatology and arthroscopic knee surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Completed specialist training at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in combined arthroplasty and trauma procedures for complex knee injuries
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in treating both adult and paediatric orthopaedic conditions

Professor Ibrahim Azboy completed ultra-specialised training in knee arthroscopy at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He currently serves as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's leading academic medical centres.

• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Completed advanced hip and knee training at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia
• Authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic outcomes and trauma
• Fellow of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Board-certified member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology