Knee replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly credentialled orthopaedic specialist who previously led the Orthopaedic and Traumatology department at the American Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in precise knee and hip prosthesis replacements and orthopaedic microsurgery
• Trained at Cleveland Medical Centre – a world-renowned American institution for surgical excellence
• Spent a year as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained dozens of future specialists
• Holds full Professor status since 2016 within the Turkish medical system

Professor Yunus Imren is a robotic surgery specialist who completed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements for high precision
• Performs complex prosthesis revision surgery to fix or replace existing implants
• Holds a Master's degree in Advanced Joint Surgery from Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute
• Member of the EFFORT Spring Travelling Fellowship programme in Germany
• Expert in treating joint deformities and corrective leg curvature procedures

Professor Taskoparan uses three-dimensional technology for knee replacements at Private Anadolu Hospital to ensure precise implant alignment. This approach tailors the surgery to each patient's unique anatomy for better long-term mobility.

• Specialises in total knee prostheses and complex joint reconstruction
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and tissue damage
• Member of the Arthroplasty Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Expert in treating rheumatic disorders that affect major lower body joints

Professor Dipchand Bhaskar Bhandare is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Manipal Hospitals who has performed over 2,000 successful surgeries.

• Specialises in joint replacements for complex trauma and reconstructive cases
• Professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai
• Performs minimally invasive knee arthroscopy for faster recovery times
• Recognised by Rotary International for his medical contributions
• Awarded by the Indian Medical Association for professional clinical results

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital who specialized his medical thesis on functional outcomes in total knee replacement.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Researched ways to improve muscle strength recovery following knee arthroplasty
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Extensive academic background as a Professor at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr. Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani is an orthopedic surgeon at Global Hospital Chennai. He specializes in lower limb replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery. Dr. Hakkalamani previously served as a consultant at several university hospitals in the UK. He completed training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Completed a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship at UHCW Coventry Hospital.
• Finished a Knee Soft Tissue Reconstruction Fellowship at York Teaching Hospitals.
• Awarded 1st Prize for research at the SICOT international meeting.
• Won 1st Prize in Orthopaedics at the British Orthopaedic Trainee Association meeting.

Dr Thirumalesh Reddy leads the Orthopaedic Department at Aster CMI Hospital – one of the region's prominent multi-speciality medical centres.

• Head of Orthopaedics – manages surgical teams and sets clinical protocols
• Fellowship trained in orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation
• Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Specialises in surgical management of chronic joint pain

Dr Rohan Dessai has performed over 1,000 knee and hip replacements at Manipal Hospital. He specialises in orthopaedic surgery and manages complex pain and injury cases.

• Holds a Certification from the Surgical Royal Colleges of Great Britain and Ireland
• Handles both routine joint replacements and functional orthopaedics
• Trained in orthopaedic surgery at Goa Medical College
• Practises at Manipal Hospital focusing on joint reconstruction and rheumatology

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads advanced joint replacement and reconstruction programmes.

• Specialises in total knee arthroplasty with focused research on tibial posterior slope angles for better implant stability
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery and ligament reconstruction for complex joint injuries
• Active member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association
• Published researcher in major journals including International Orthopaedics and the American Journal of Sports Medicine
• Former orthopaedic fellow at the prestigious Kyung Hee University Hospital

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a key member of the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association, specialising in total joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery at Nanoori Hospital.

• Held senior leadership as Section Chief of the Joint Centre at Sun Hospital in Daejeon
• Serves as a member of the Korean Knee Society focusing on modern replacement techniques
• Research contributor to international journals on collagen-mediated joint health and surgical outcomes
• Expertise includes managing sport-related injuries and complex shoulder reconstructions alongside knee replacements