Hallux valgus surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Esref Terzi is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on joint reconstruction and traumatic injury repair. Dr. Terzi uses the MAKO robotic system for high-precision hip and knee replacements. He has published research on 3D bioprinting for bone formation.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries.
• Treats complex spinal conditions like scoliosis and funnel chest deformity.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
• Participated in medical exchange programs in Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Greece.

Professor Tuncer leads orthopaedic care at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital and is a formal member of the national Foot and Ankle Surgery Department.

• Specialises in extremity reconstruction and complex ankle surgery
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital – meeting global safety standards
• Focuses on restoring mobility through hip and knee arthroplasty
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Trained in advanced orthopaedic oncology at Ankara University Hospital

Dr Ahmet Arik is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital who has performed 1,100 successful procedures.

• Focuses on corrective foot and ankle surgery
• Known for handling high-volume surgical cases with consistent results
• Uses modern orthopaedic techniques to improve patient mobility
• Based at a leading private hospital in Ankara

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious trauma research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Served as a Chief Assistant and Instructor at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Active member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Known for managing both routine foot corrections and complex trauma-related cases

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Atlas University Hospital with deep expertise in reconstructive foot surgery. He focuses on restoring foot mechanics and alignment for patients with persistent Hallux valgus issues.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's most prestigious medical institutions
• Specialises in foot surgery and diabetic foot care to manage complex bone infections
• Contributes to clinical research on platelet-rich plasma and advanced prosthetics
• Published findings on hip dysplasia and rectangular press-fit implants for improved surgical outcomes

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He completed his advanced surgical training at the prestigious Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedic surgery and complex bone reconstruction
• Expertise includes hand surgery and soft tissue tumour management
• Practises at a major hospital complex with high-volume surgical facilities
• Completed specialist training in orthopaedics and traumatology at Akdeniz University

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.