Rotator cuff repair surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on complex reconstructive surgery and joint preservation.

• Specialised in arthroplasty and trauma surgery for both adult and paediatric cases
• Completed a high-level fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna, Austria
• Uses stem cell applications including BMAC and PRP to support biological tissue healing
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Highly active in international surgical education across Europe and the USA

Associate Professor Haluk Cabuk is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who dedicated his master's thesis specifically to the healing of rotator cuff repairs.

• Completed a surgical fellowship in Germany under the world-recognised Professor Philip Lobenhoffer
• Recipient of the Derviş Manizade Science Award for his contributions to orthopaedic research
• Awarded a specialised travelling scholarship by the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Associate Professor at Istinye University, teaching next-generation surgical techniques
• Holds the Best Experimental Study award from the Bone Joint Surgery Association

Dr Serdar Karaman is a key researcher in upper limb recovery who recently presented critical findings on functional outcomes following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder surgery and complex tendon transfers
• Focuses on restoring mobility through minimally invasive hand and sports surgery
• Published peer-reviewed research on musculoskeletal injuries and tendon ruptures
• Active member of the Turkish National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress

Professor Onat Uzumcigil is a highly accomplished orthopaedic surgeon specialising in arthroscopic shoulder repairs and regenerative medicine at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in arthroscopic (closed) rotator cuff repair and instability surgery
• Appointed Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at leading Turkish medical universities
• Uses regenerative therapies like PRP and bone marrow aspirate to support joint healing
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed studies on advanced surgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Association of Spine and a contributor to major medical textbooks

Dr. Esref Terzi is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on joint reconstruction and traumatic injury repair. Dr. Terzi uses the MAKO robotic system for high-precision hip and knee replacements. He has published research on 3D bioprinting for bone formation.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries.
• Treats complex spinal conditions like scoliosis and funnel chest deformity.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
• Participated in medical exchange programs in Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Greece.

Professor Tuncer leads complex orthopaedic cases at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing specialised training in bone and joint reconstruction to every shoulder procedure.

• Completed advanced residency at Ataturk University School of Medicine
• Underwent specialised oncology training at Ankara University and Acibadem Medical School
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Active in the Association of Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods
• Focused on restoring mobility through expert limb and joint surgery techniques

Dr. Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a professor of orthopedics at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, rotator cuff tears, and orthopedic trauma. He completed fellowships at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and Western Ontario. Dr. Kesmezacar currently serves as a clinical research associate at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.

• Published a long-term study on supracondylar humerus fractures with 22-year follow-up.
• Expert in reverse shoulder tumor prosthesis and complex bone injury treatment.
• Holds a Clinical Research Associate certificate from Oxford College.
• Works at JCI-accredited Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Athip Kongklam is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He focuses on the knee, shoulder, and hip. He completed his residency at Vajira Hospital (2024). He finished subspecialty training in sports medicine at Siriraj Hospital (2025). He also completed international training at Aspetar (FIFA Centre of Excellence, Qatar), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea), Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, and in Singapore. His expertise includes ACL/PCL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He performs meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also provides fracture care.

He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2025). He completed IOC Drug in Sport (2024), AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti‑Doping (2024), and the FIMS Team Physician course (2023). He is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital and the Sports Clinic, Department of Physical Education (2025–present). He served as Team Physician at Bangkok Open 2024. He was a Sports Physician at the Ju‑Jitsu World Championship 2025 in Bangkok. His awards include TOSSM 2025 Best Paper. He presented at the HKOA 45th Annual Meeting 2025. He received the Resident’s Choice and Highest Knowledge/Performance/Attitude awards (2024). In 2023, he won the resident paper award and achieved the highest summative exam score.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Yusuf Pirincci specialises in sports surgery and shoulder reconstruction at Atlas University Hospital. He contributes to clinical research on regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma for tendon injuries.

• Focuses on shoulder slap repairs and prosthetic shoulder surgery
• Researches peritendinous injections to improve healing in tendinopathies
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex bone infections and tumour surgery
• Handles both athletic injuries and degenerative joint conditions

Dr Mert Filibeli is a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with specialist training from the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in treating complex bone and joint injuries across all age groups
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Fluently bilingual in English and German for clear patient communication
• Completed advanced residency training in orthopaedics and traumatology