Hallux valgus surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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 Yusuf Yahsi is a dedicated orthopaedic and traumatology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on surgical reconstruction. He manages complex foot and hand conditions using techniques refined through extensive residency training.

• Specialises in arthroplasty and corrective hand and foot surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on restoring mobility through multidisciplinary treatment plans
• Affiliated with the Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Institute

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in foot and ankle surgical interventions.

• Completed specialised cadaveric training in ankle arthroscopy and foot surgery
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Expertise in corrective bone surgery and joint reconstruction
• Recognised for his research in orthopaedic trauma and surgical outcomes
• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy

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. 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. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, where he specialises in corrective foot and ankle surgery.

• Head of Department at one of Turkey's major university medical centres
• Completed specialized orthopaedics training at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring mobility through precise alignment of the foot and toes
• Maintains an active role in training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in complex foot diseases and deformity corrections at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Completed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States
• Holds a Master's degree in Advanced Joint Surgery from the University of Health Science
• Focuses on surgical correction of foot deformities and joint injuries
• Participated in the prestigious EFFORT Travelling Fellowship in Germany
• Member of the orthopaedics and traumatology department at a JCI-accredited facility

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who has contributed significantly to reconstructive surgery through both clinical practice and academic research.

• Holds a BOARD certificate from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Published over 35 research papers in international medical journals on musculoskeletal recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Former Deputy Training Coordinator at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a high-level specialist in orthopaedic surgery at Nanoori Hospital with a focus on musculoskeletal reconstruction and joint care.

• Member of the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association
• Serves as a member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
• Trained at the Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital – a major South Korean training centre
• Specialises in arthroscopic techniques and joint repairs
• Active researcher in musculoskeletal conditions with work published in Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery