Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a dedicated specialist in orthopaedic spinal surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing on complex scoliosis corrections.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Expertise spanning orthopaedics and traumatology for both children and adults
• Double-qualified in spinal surgery and orthopaedics from Hacettepe University
• Provides detailed second opinions and document reviews for complex spinal cases
• Promoted to Professor following extensive work at top Turkish training hospitals

Dr. Burak Onvural is the founder of Onvural Orthopedic Center in Izmir. He served as the official injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League. Dr. Onvural specializes in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and stem cell therapy for arthritis. He completed training at Europe’s International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

• Trained at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US and Louisville University in Germany.
• Treats professional athletes from the Turkish Premier League.
• Performs knee, hip, and ankle arthroscopy alongside joint replacement procedures.
• Works at the only private Turkish orthopedic clinic accredited for medical tourism.

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in complex spinal corrections including the surgical treatment of scoliosis
• Completed advanced orthopaedic surgical training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Oversees clinical standards and surgical protocols as Department Head
• Focuses on spinal health, bone trauma, and paediatric orthopaedic conditions
• Provides evidence-based care within a leading university research environment

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.