Rotator cuff repair surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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 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

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.

Dr Firat Oruc is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a dedicated focus on shoulder reconstruction.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder surgeries for soft tissue and joint repairs
• Expertise includes complex paediatric orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Extensive background in managing both bone and soft tissue tumours
• Focuses on restoring mobility through prosthesis and joint-specific surgery

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. Bulent Erol is an orthopedic oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize for orthopedic oncology at the National Turkish Orthopedic Congress. Dr. Erol completed his fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He specializes in bone tumors and complex pediatric orthopedic surgery.

• Completed a clinical visiting program at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK.
• Winner of multiple Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards for clinical and experimental studies.
• Member of the European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society.
• Treats complex bone injuries, fractures, and arthrosis using robotic-assisted techniques at a JCI-accredited facility.

Professor Burcin Kececi brings elite European expertise to shoulder surgery, having completed specialised orthopaedic training in Lyon and Chalon Sur Saone, France.

• Specialises in arthroscopic repair for rotator cuff and sports-related injuries
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained at Hopital de la Croix Rousse – an internationally renowned orthopaedic centre
• Skilled in tendon transfers for complex and chronic shoulder repairs
• Practises at Medical Point International Hospital using minimally invasive techniques

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.

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 Rodi Ertogrul is a highly focused orthopaedic surgeon who completed a dedicated shoulder and elbow fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Trained at the Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich – a world leader in orthopaedics
• Completed an observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA
• Specialises in shoulder reconstruction and upper limb surgical interventions
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem Hospital using modern surgical protocols
• Fellowship trained in complex shoulder and elbow surgery

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who has presented his clinical research on shoulder arthroscopy at major international conferences in Switzerland and South Africa.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital
• Studied shoulder infection rates and clinical outcomes in advanced surgical tissue cultures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in shoulder surgery in Verona, Italy
• Investigates patient positioning and surgical failure risks in recurrent shoulder dislocations

Professor Dedeoglu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious scholarship fellowship with the South Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

• Serves as the Chief Physician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.
• Specialises in arthroscopic and open surgical treatments for complex shoulder injuries.
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC).
• Completed an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.
• Holds a speciality fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Reconstruction.

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon is the Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He specializes in heart failure, valvular disease, and interventional procedures. Dr. Ahn served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He completed his clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute in Canada.

• Former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC).
• Served as President of the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS).
• Past Organizing Committee Chair of the ENCORE SEOUL international congress.
• Treats complex coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction.