Arthroscopic meniscectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Professor Burcin Kececi gained specialist training in knee and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France. He currently serves at Medical Point Izmir Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Holds international membership with the Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie
• Specialises in complex knee surgery and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures
• Experienced in treating sports-related trauma and meniscus injuries
• Fellowship trained in France for advanced hip and joint reconstruction

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed an elite fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA – ranked as the top orthopaedic hospital globally.

• Specialises in arthroscopic techniques for joint preservation and sports injuries
• Trained at Zurich's Balgrist University in advanced musculoskeletal procedures
• Completed a dedicated surgical fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Treats patients at Medipol Acibadem Hospital focusing on minimally invasive recovery

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who focuses on arthroscopic solutions for joint injuries.

• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association in Turkey
• Completed advanced cadaver training in knee peripheral sports injuries and arthroscopy
• Published research on Baker's cyst complications and intraoperative patient positioning
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Experienced in complex joint pathologies across major state and private hospitals

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, where he focuses on joint preservation and arthroscopic surgery.

• Head of Department at Biruni University – one of Turkey's specialised academic medical centres
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training at the prestigious Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for knee and joint repair
• Oversees complex trauma and orthopaedic cases as a senior clinical leader

Professor Cengiz Sen is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with significant experience in complex joint reconstruction. He spent over a decade teaching and practicing at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery and meniscus repair techniques
• Performs revisions for cases where previous joint treatments have failed
• Published research on total knee replacement and degenerative joint diseases
• Offers stem cell therapy as a regenerative option for joint health
• Expertise includes congenital limb deformities and paediatric orthopaedics

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital specializing in arthroscopy and complex robotic-assisted surgeries.

• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Chief Resident at major Turkish emergency and trauma centres
• Holds the title of Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University
• Focuses on sports injuries and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for tendon tears
• Published extensive scientific research on knee joint outcomes and surgical applications