Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Wittavat Chenboonthai is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who integrates advanced microsurgery with functional recovery at the MRC Medical Revitalized Center.

• Completed a specialized Microsurgery Fellowship at E-Da Hospital in Taiwan
• Handles delicate nerve repairs and complex tendon reconstructions for hand injuries
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee recovery
• Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok
• Member of the International Society for Surgery of the Hand

Dr Thana Buranapuntaruk is an orthopedic specialist with sports medicine credentials from South Korea who currently serves as the team doctor for the Suphanburi FC football club.

• Graduated with first–class honours from the Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University
• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery for minimally invasive joint repairs
• Manages recovery for professional athletes and elderly patients at Bangkok's MRC Health Rehabilitation Centre
• Holds dedicated medical certificates in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery

Dr Puenthai Thepmontda serves as the Assistant Director for Medical Innovation at the Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute – Thailand's central authority for physical recovery.

• Committee member of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand
• Specialises in neurorehabilitation and recovery from complex musculoskeletal injuries
• Holds advanced acupuncture certifications from Chengdu Medical University in China
• Integrates traditional acupuncture with modern clinical rehabilitation techniques
• Focuses on restoring mobility for patients after severe neurological events

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer is a leading figure in orthopaedic recovery who earned a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands to advance rehabilitation techniques.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation for precise functional recovery
• Expert in quantitative gait analysis to fix complex walking and balance disorders
• Currently a Senior Physician at Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centres
• Publishes international research on advanced orthopaedic and neurological recovery protocols
• Focuses on restoring mobility after spinal cord injuries and major surgeries

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads advanced recovery programmes for complex joint injuries.

• Specialises in shoulder and elbow rehabilitation following arthroscopic repairs and reconstructive surgery
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the prestigious Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Active member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Published significant research on ligament recovery and functional outcomes in the American Journal of Sports Medicine
• Committee member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Association

Dr. Nurten Kuchukchakir is the Chief Physician at Romatem Bursa. She specializes in neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Dr. Kuchukchakir uses robotic rehabilitation and pain management techniques. She treats complex conditions like spinal cord injuries, stroke, and cerebral palsy.

• Expert in Lokomat robotic gait training and hydrotherapy.
• Certified in ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal and botulinum toxin injections.
• Performs specialized therapies like neural therapy, acupuncture, and ozone therapy.
• Member of the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.

Professor Recep Caliskan serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the department specialising in complex musculoskeletal recovery.

• Coordinates structured rehabilitation plans for patients recovering from major bone and joint surgery
• Focuses on trauma care and post-surgical functional restoration
• Previously served at the SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Integrates surgical intervention with targeted physical recovery programmes
• Managed orthopaedic services across Turkish state and private medical institutions

Professor Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in advanced spinal reconstruction and joint replacement at Private Anadolu Hospital. He uses closed-system surgery for spinal fractures to significantly reduce patient recovery times.

• Performs endoscopic spinal techniques for stenosis and scoliosis through small incisions
• Uses 3D technology for precise knee and hip replacement implant placement
• Refines joint function with total prostheses for ankles, shoulders, and fingers
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Arthroplasty Society