Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

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.

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist who refined his trauma research skills at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Serves as an instructor at Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Centre
• Specialises in complex orthopaedics and traumatology including scoliosis correction
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Credentialed by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Focuses on evidence-based surgical techniques for spinal alignment

Professor Gun Keorochana is a high-level specialist in spinal interventions who completed an elite two-year spine fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the USA.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques including MIS TLIF, LLIF, and MIDLF
• Completed advanced training in endoscopic spine surgery at the Desert Institute for Spine Care
• Graduated with First Class Honours from Mahidol University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Expert in complex spinal reconstructions like vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
• Practises at KDMS – a dedicated centre focusing exclusively on orthopaedic and spinal excellence

Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained specialist who completed a prestigious international fellowship in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children Hospital in California.

• Specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
• Completed advanced clinical training at the Yale School of Medicine
• Focuses on adult reconstructive spine surgery and complex deformities
• Served as a research scholar at the Spine Institute in Santa Monica
• Expert in managing both paediatric and adult scoliosis cases

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.

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. Cevdet Gokcek is a neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain, spine, and pediatric nerve conditions. He has treated thousands of patients for complex disorders. Dr. Gokcek is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He previously completed a microsurgery course at Hacettepe University.

• Achieved a 95% success rate for severe brain and spine surgeries.
• Performs transnasal pituitary tumor removals and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Authored 17 articles published in national and international medical journals.
• Completed a neuro-endoscopy workshop at Ghent University in Belgium.

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vascular and spine neurosurgery. Dr. Ozalp completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy. He previously served as a lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs complex brain aneurysm repair and arteriovenous malformation surgery.
• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal fusion.
• Treats brain tumors using transnasal resection and stereotaxic radiosurgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using PET-CT and TrueBeam STx technology.

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is a leading orthopaedic specialist with over 100 international articles published on spinal deformities. He manages complex spinal curvature cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and North American Spine Society
• Specialises in both paediatric spinal problems and adult spinal deformities
• Performs minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times
• Expert in managing kyphosis and spinal column stenosis
• Serves on the editorial board for the European Spine Journal