Best Scoliosis Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 orthopedic surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in spinal diseases and arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Bayram earned his medical degree from the prestigious Marmara University. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures. Hisar Hospital holds JCI accreditation for meeting high safety and treatment standards.

• Expert in minimally invasive knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopy.
• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, and shoulder.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for herniated discs and canal stenosis.
• Treats orthopedic trauma and developmental hip dysplasia.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
• Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
• Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon listed among Israel’s Top Doctors by Forbes. He serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Friedlander treats complex spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. He uses both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for precision care.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
• Treats primary and metastatic spinal tumors using advanced surgical techniques.
• Completed fellowships in spine surgery in the USA, France, and Hong Kong.
• Consultant for elite Israeli soccer teams and the Spartak Basketball Club.

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is the founder and director of the Liv Spine Centre – a prestigious ‘Centre of Excellence’ certified by the AOSpine Society.

• Serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Istinye University
• Focuses on complex spinal surgery across multiple international hospitals
• Recognised as a leading authority in spinal deformity correction
• Drives clinical research and academic training as a senior Professor
• Operates within a globally recognised high-volume spine facility

Dr. Yunus Uysal is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He completed specialized training in robotic hip and knee replacement in Luxembourg. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues, including scoliosis and degenerative spine disease. Dr. Uysal works at a center with over 25 years of robotic surgery experience.

• Certified by the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.
• Performs endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal fusion.
• Treats arthritis and joint injuries using stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

Professor Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries, making him one of the most prolific neurosurgeons at Leadheal Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal corrections
• Handled numerous revision surgeries and treats spinal tumours involving the cord
• Former Clinical Instructor and Adjunct Professor at Asan Medical Center
• Expertise in cervical artificial disc replacement and non-surgical spinal treatments
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Association

Professor Nurullah Ermis is an orthopaedic specialist at Central Hospital who focus his research and clinical practice on complex spinal deformities. He has published extensive clinical studies on the development and treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Published research in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery regarding scoliosis outcomes
• Experienced in treating spinal issues arising from congenital heart disease surgery
• Specialises in spinal surgery and advanced orthopaedic trauma management
• Contributes to international medical literature on complex joint and bone dislocations

Dr. Yosawat Tangtrongchit is an orthopaedic surgeon. He has subspecialty expertise in spine surgery.

He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2008). He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery from Phramongkutklao Hospital (2011–2015). He completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024–2025).

Dr Panyajarn Laohapornsvan is an orthopedic specialist at Navamin 9 Hospital who holds a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Nottingham.

• Completed a clinical spine fellowship at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok
• Holds a specialized certificate in spinal uniportal endoscopic surgery
• Underwent expert MIS spine training in Japan and South Korea
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Specialises in spinal deformity and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Kenan Keklikci is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint prosthesis, and sports injuries. Dr. Keklikci completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis and severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.

• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Performs robotic knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery.
• Expert in arthroscopic procedures for the ankle, hip, and knee.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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.

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya specialises in adult spinal deformity surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital – a dedicated facility for complex bone and joint care.

• Focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for spine correction
• Trained in spinal surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
• Performs scoliosis correction with an emphasis on adult deformity cases
• Expertise includes complex cervical spine and minimally invasive procedures
• Completed orthopaedic surgery training at Thailand's prestigious Mahidol University

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who specialises in complex spinal reconstruction and scoliosis correction.

• Maintains a heavy focus on spinal anatomy through extensive fresh cadaveric research
• Uses microsurgical and endoscopic techniques to manage degenerative spine diseases
• Specialises in treating spinal fractures and spinal cord tumours alongside scoliosis cases
• Regularly publishes peer-reviewed research on spinal cord injury and surgical morphometrics
• Professor at Istinye University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions

Professor Samet Erinc is a specialist spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya who holds advanced certification from the Turkish Spine Society Eurospine programme.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Chicago Loyola University in the United States
• Specialises in childhood spinal diseases including complex scoliosis and kyphosis cases
• Uses microsurgery techniques for delicate spinal procedures to improve recovery times
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Expertise includes degenerative spine diseases and complex orthopaedic trauma reconstruction

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on advanced spinal surgical techniques.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery course twice to master complex spinal reconstructions
• Expert focus on thoracic spine procedures and neural foraminal widening as published in international surgical journals
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised in functional neurosurgery and head injury management through European training programmes
• Presented original neurosurgical research at major national scientific congresses in Turkey