Knee replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital with international training from the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a rigorous residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Holds a fellowship in complex joint surgery from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Trained at Balgrist University in Zurich to master modern surgical techniques
• Focuses on восстановительная surgery for major joints including the knee

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who has achieved the rank of Professor at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the USA
• Recognised with multiple Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards for clinical excellence
• Served as a clinical visitor at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Specialises in managing complex bone tumours and reconstructive orthopaedic surgery

Professor Ozan Beytemur is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who holds prestigious board certification from the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council.

• Specialises in distal femoral osteotomy and complex joint reconstruction
• Published significant research on bone healing and skeletal infection management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association's Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Division
• Former Chief Physician with extensive experience in surgical department leadership
• Active university professor training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

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.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon with extensive training in knee prosthesis and joint reconstruction from leading European centres.

• Trained at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France focusing on knee and hip injury recovery
• Former general secretary and board member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Specialises in both primary knee prosthesis and complex replacement surgery

Dr. Mehmet Soyarslan is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee surgery and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Soyarslan is a member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association. He also serves the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.

• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions, including developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Presented shoulder arthroscopy research at SICOT and SECEC–ESSE international congresses.
• Completed specialized cadaver training in advanced knee and ankle surgical techniques.

Professor Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic surgeon who served as Chief Physician at the prestigious Istanbul Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in joint arthroplasty, including complex knee and hip prosthetic surgery
• Completed an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Holds the title of Clinical Training Officer, responsible for supervising advanced surgical techniques
• Recognised with a traveling fellowship award from the South Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society

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 Burak Onvural has performed 1,100 orthopaedic procedures and manages his own specialist centre, the Onvural Orthopedic Center.

• Completed a clinical observership at Ranawat Orthopaedics in New York City
• Specialises in knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Former injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League
• Trained with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Offers combined treatments including stem cell therapy for joint arthritis

Professor Cengiz Sen handles complex musculoskeletal cases at Biruni University Hospital. He has spent over a decade teaching at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in revision arthroplasty for previously failed joint surgeries
• Performs robotic knee replacement surgery for increased implant accuracy
• Combines stem cell therapy with traditional surgical methods for joint disease
• Focuses on total knee replacement and treating infected nonunion cases
• Former Associate Professor at Gazi Osmanpaşa University

Dr Lee Kyung Hoon is the Head of Orthopaedics at Na-Eun Hospital and a specialist in joint replacement with elite training from The Catholic University of Korea.

• Specialises in treating degenerative arthritis through both knee and hip joint replacements
• Completed a high-level fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital
• Holds full membership in the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Hip Society
• Directs surgical care for complex fractures and extremity trauma at a major Incheon facility
• Finished specialised training in microsurgery and trigger point injections for pain management

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Biruni University Hospital, bringing academic rigour to complex joint surgeries.

• Head of Department at Biruni University – one of Turkey's most research-focused medical institutions
• Specialises in orthopaedic traumatology and joint reconstruction for chronic knee issues
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical interventions that restore mobility and manage long-term pain
• Oversees the clinical standards for the entire orthopaedic surgical team