Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and has pioneered advanced surgical techniques for complex spinal deformities.

• Published a landmark series of 102 cases on posterior vertebral column resection
• Completed specialist spine training at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Uses intraoperative halo-femoral traction for safer correction of severe scoliosis
• Served on the Board of Directors for the global Scoliosis Research Society
• Editorial board member for the prestigious European Spine Journal

Professor Kutsi Tuncer is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has pioneered research into biological healing aids for connective tissue repair.

• Specialises in complex orthopaedic surgery including spinal corrections and tendon restoration
• Published peer-reviewed studies on improving collagen expression to speed up post-surgical recovery
• Recognised for expertise in enhancing the tensile strength of repaired tissues using targeted medical agents
• Focuses on reducing patient downtime and preventing long-term disability through evidence-based surgical protocols

Dr Thongchai Theerajumyaporn holds a clinical training certificate from SureCell Melbourne and completed extensive spine surgery fellowships at the UC Davis School of Medicine in California.

• Specialises in both adult spinal deformity and paediatric spine surgery
• Trained in robotic-assisted spine surgery at the Nicholson Center in Florida
• Expert in surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using pedicle screws
• Researches advanced bone grafts and stem cell therapies for spinal fusion
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital with expertise in minimally invasive techniques

Dr. Fatih Arslanohlu is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. Dr. Arslanohlu specializes in joint replacement and sports traumatology. He trained at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty for chronic joint pain.
• Treats meniscus tears and ligament injuries using arthroscopic techniques.
• Provides stem cell therapy for patients with arthritis.
• Treats bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and scoliosis.

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a highly distinguished orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in paediatric care and complex deformity correction at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna, a leading European centre for paediatric orthopaedics
• Serves as the Chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Specialises in Ilizarov surgery for limb lengthening and the correction of significant skeletal deformities
• Active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and the Turkish Ilizarov Society

Dr. Haluk Cabuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle surgery with a focus on arthroplasty. Dr. Cabuk completed a clinical fellowship in Germany at the GO:H Sports Clinic. He concentrated on knee circumferential osteotomies and total knee replacement techniques.

• Winner of the Derviş Manizade Science Award for orthopedic research.
• Received the Tusyad Overseas traveling education scholarship for sports injuries and arthroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions including meniscus tears, scoliosis, and hip fractures.
• Performs MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee joint health.

Professor Onat Uzumcigil is a leading orthopaedic specialist with a distinguished academic career in spinal deformity surgery at several of Turkey's top training hospitals.

• Recognised expert in scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, with a particular focus on complex paediatric cases.
• Published extensive research on the growing rod technique for early-onset scoliosis to improve outcomes in young children.
• Specialises in the 'three-rod technique' for managing severe spinal curvatures.
• Authored multiple chapters in professional textbooks specifically on sagittal plane deformities and spinal syndromes.
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Spine, staying at the forefront of surgical protocols.

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya specialises in adult spinal deformity surgery and endoscopic spine techniques at the KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training at Mahidol University faculty of medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery to reduce recovery times
• Expertise includes complex cervical spine procedures and corrections
• Practices at a dedicated orthopaedic centre in Thailand

Associate Professor Samet Erinc has performed over 1,100 surgical treatments, specialising in complex spine and deformity surgeries at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Completed advanced Eurospine-accredited training modules with the Turkish Spine Society
• Gained international clinical experience at Chicago Loyola University in the USA
• Specialises in childhood spinal diseases, scoliosis, and kyphosis corrections
• Recognised expert in deformity surgeries and robotic-assisted orthopaedic procedures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Dr Pradab Pradasuk is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Navamin 9 Hospital who provides surgical and conservative care for complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in surgical treatment of scoliosis and spinal fusion with instrumentation
• Expertise in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal decompression
• Completed medical training at Mahidol University, a premier Thai medical institution
• Performs vertebral plastic procedures and dural repair for spinal health

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at the University of Toronto specializing in spinal cord regeneration.

• Performs complex spinal deformity surgeries including scoliosis, kyphosis, and thoracoscopic procedures
• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Serves as a member of EUROSPINE and the AO Spine international community
• Published 65 international scientific articles and edited seven medical textbooks on spine care

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is a fellowship-trained spinal surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital specialising in minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal corrections.

• Completed advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at Mahidol University
• Specialised in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery at Seoul Sangyero Hospital
• Trained in microendoscopic spinal techniques at Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Expert in percutaneous screw fixation for stabilizing the spinal column
• Focuses on endoscopic methods to reduce recovery times after surgery

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Dr. Firat Oruc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in joint replacement and complex surgery for the knees, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Oruc earned his medical degree and completed residency training at Akdeniz University. He treats a broad range of conditions, including bone tumors and pediatric orthopedic disorders.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and scoliosis surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.