Osteotomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 trauma research specialist who trained at Denver Health Hospital in the USA to master complex bone reconstruction. He currently serves as a senior instructor at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Center.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology with a focus on limb realignment
• Holds a leadership role as Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Experienced in handling both state hospital trauma cases and academic instruction

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Atlas University Hospital with significant academic contributions to hip and femur reconstruction. He is a published researcher in the field of developmental hip dysplasia and complex bone deficiencies.

• Specialises in limb lengthening and complex height extension procedures
• Expert in treating acetabular bone deficiency using Burch-Schneider cages
• Published research on femoral dimensions in adult hip dysplasia cases
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University
• Focuses on bone infections and advanced orthopaedic tumour surgery

Professor Samet Erinc is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist with international clinical experience from Loyola University in Chicago. He works at the JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, focusing on corrective bone surgery.

• Completed Eurospine Accredited Education Modules with the Turkish Spine Society
• Expertise in managing complex joint disorders across the knee and hip
• Certified in AO Trauma Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specialises in childhood spinal diseases and degenerative bone conditions

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).

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. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a highly qualified specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology currently practicing at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds a doctorate and medical specialisation from Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Accomplished academic reaching the rank of Associate Professor in 2022
• Background includes high-volume surgical experience at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise bone alignment and reconstructive orthopaedic techniques

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in joint-preserving surgery and robotic-assisted orthopaedics at Istanbul Medipol University. He completed advanced fellowship training at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Focuses on joint-preserving techniques including osteotomy and cartilage repair
• Trained at the Rothman Institute in hip-preserving surgery and arthroplasty
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on surgical outcomes
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Professor Cengiz Sen specialises in complex pelvic osteotomies and limb deformities at Biruni University Hospital. He wrote his expert thesis on osteotomies for adult patients with acetabular dysplasia.

• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expertise includes treating congenital limb deformities and degenerative joint diseases
• Handled numerous cases involving revision arthroplasty and infected nonunion
• Published extensive research on limb reconstruction and total knee replacement outcomes
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and reconstructive surgery

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology who leads complex surgical interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and hand surgery procedures
• Expertise in both adult arthroplasty and traumatic injury reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Completed rigorous residency training at the Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery