Best Conservative Treatment Of Scoliosis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

With more than 1,100 successful interventions performed, Dr Yusuf Bayram is a highly active orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul's JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on the diagnosis and conservative management of spinal diseases
• Expertise covers scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spinal deformities
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions
• Specialised in orthopaedics and traumatology at Umraniye Training Hospital
• Focuses on modern technology for safe, non-surgical treatment paths

Dr Piya Assawaboonyadej is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon with an impressive clinical fellowship from the University of Iowa in the USA.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and complex reconstruction of bone and connective tissues
• Full-time orthopaedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Former lecturer at Naresuan University Hospital – training the next generation of specialists
• Expert in musculoskeletal tumours and limb salvage techniques

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp completed advanced training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the USA, focusing on complex orthopaedic research and pathology.

• Specialises in deformity correction and external fixation for structural alignment
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of surgeons
• Recipient of multiple 'Best Research' awards for his work on musculoskeletal treatment
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedic Association and the International Society of Limb Salvage
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and correcting complex bone deformities

Dr Erman Cekic is a spinal surgery specialist who focuses on non-surgical rehabilitation and medical exercise programmes at the OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic.

• Completed advanced spinal instrumentation training to manage complex vertebral conditions
• Uses electromagnetic and backup therapies for non-invasive spine care
• Serves as a member of Eurospine – the leading European spine society
• Former orthopaedic surgeon at major hospitals including Istanbul Safak
• Published research on radiographic scoring to monitor bone healing progress

Dr Thongchai Theerajumyaporn completed clinical training in Melbourne at SureCell, specialising in regenerative therapies for musculoskeletal conditions. He brings high-level expertise from multiple fellowships at the UC Davis School of Medicine in California.

• Specialises in both paediatric and adult spinal deformities
• Trained in robotic-assisted spine surgery at the Nicholson Centre in Florida
• Published research on surgical correction methods for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery and dynamic stabilisation
• Experienced in using PRP and stem cell therapy for skeletal conditions

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is the founder and director of the Liv Spine Centre – a facility formally certified as a Centre of Excellence by the AOSpine Society.

• Serves as Head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Istinye University
• Practises at Liv Hospital Ulus – a premier facility for complex spinal conditions
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and specialises in spinal deformity
• Leads a team focus on non-surgical and clinical management of scoliosis
• Consults and operates internationally across Europe and Central Asia

Associate Professor Murat Aydin lead scoliosis care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on paediatric musculoskeletal health. He specialises in managing spinal deformities in children using both conservative and minimally invasive techniques.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor – a senior academic rank for medical expertise
• Manages congenital deformities and growth plate injuries in young patients
• Prioritises personalised rehabilitation strategies to improve functional outcomes without surgery
• Contributes to medical research on fracture healing and surgical methodology
• Employs advanced diagnostic tools to monitor spinal curvature progression

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir leads the orthopaedics team at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in spinal health and structural bone disorders.

• Holds a doctorate in medical specialisation from the prestigious Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in musculoskeletal imaging, aiding precise diagnosis of spinal curvatures
• Former Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on non-surgical management and orthopaedic traumatology for spinal conditions
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top-tier medical faculties

Dr Laohapornsvan holds a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Nottingham in the UK and serves at the Navamin 9 Hospital Orthopaedics Surgery Centre.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Specialises in spinal deformity and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Holds a spinal fellowship from the Faculty of Medicine at Akita University in Japan
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Expertise in endoscopic spine surgery from Harrison Spinartus Hospital in South Korea

Experience

2022

Private Nisa Hospital

2022 - 2022

American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2015

Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

2015 - 2015

UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

Education

2021

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

2016

Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

2009

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

The doctor is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, serving international patients in Turkey. With expertise in managing trauma treatments of the spine and extremities, the doctor focuses on sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries of the knee, such as meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Graduating from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completing residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital, the doctor also studied Orthopedic Oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Areas of interest include lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, and the treatment of childhood conditions like pes equinovarus and hip dysplasia.

The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University and specialized at the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With a focus on spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty, the doctor has a particular interest in pelvis-acetabulum surgery. The doctor has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology. In 2014, the doctor was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. Currently, the doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

Professor Aydogan is a globally recognised spine specialist who served as a Research Fellow at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in the United States.

• Former Head of Advanced Spine Surgery at Emsey Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical management of spinal deformities
• Practises at Memorial Sisli Hospital, a centre known for complex orthopaedic care
• Contributed to over 50 scientific publications focused on spine health and trauma

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery facility and leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Centre.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Centre to master advanced spinal correction techniques
• Gained specialised expertise in spine surgery at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Served as Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Centre since its inception
• Professor of Orthopaedics at the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University
• Founder of innovative surgical programmes for complex spinal deformities