Osteotomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

Professor Abdullah Eren pioneered a modified Salter osteotomy technique that removes the need for internal fixation pins when treating hip dysplasia.

• Specialises in pediatric orthopaedics and complex limb lengthening at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Founding member of the Turkish Ilizarov Applications and Research Center
• Recognised with multiple first-place awards for innovative pelvic osteotomy techniques
• International trainer for limb lengthening and paediatric trauma surgical courses
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society

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 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 Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed an observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA – the world rank number one hospital for orthopaedics.

• Specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery with specialised fellowship training
• Completed an international observership at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise includes complex bone realignment and joint preservation
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Professor Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital, where he leads specialising in complex bone realignment and joint preservation.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at St. Paul's Hospital within the Catholic Central Medical Centre
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and bone trauma correction
• Active member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Expert in microsurgery for hand and foot deformities including hallux valgus
• Manages bone health through integrated treatment of osteoporosis and fractures

Professor Imren is a robotic surgery specialist who completed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States.

• Holds a Masters in Advanced Joint Surgery from the Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute
• Specialises in correcting leg curvatures and complex bone deformities
• Completed the EFFORT Traveling Fellowship in Germany focusing on orthopaedic techniques
• Treats a high volume of complex trauma cases including fractures and dislocations
• Practises at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul using robotic-assisted surgical systems for precision

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who trained in microsurgery at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center.

• Performed complex orthopaedic microsurgery at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital
• Specialises in precise bone realignment and joint reconstruction techniques
• Trains specialist surgeons in advanced orthopaedic and traumatology procedures

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