Best Knee Replacement Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 successful surgeries, specialising in both total knee replacements and advanced arthroscopic techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on restoring mobility through modern knee and hip replacement surgery
• Highly skilled in arthroscopic closed surgery for minimal scarring and faster recovery
• Expert in treating orthopaedic trauma and complex bone deformities
• Trained at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Maintains a high patient satisfaction rating for his intensive surgical practice

Dr Piya Assawaboonyadej leads the knee replacement team at Intrarat Hospital and has performed over 900 successful treatments.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology and Reconstruction at the University of Iowa in the USA
• Specialises in complex cases involving both joint reconstruction and musculoskeletal tumours
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Former lecturer in orthopaedics at Naresuan University Hospital

The doctor completed an externship at Northwestern University Medical School in the Orthopedic Surgery Department in 1997. The doctor graduated from Uludağ University Medical Faculty, specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology, and also holds an undergraduate degree from İstanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Turkish Medical Association, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

Dr Theeracha Wuttiphan is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in managing joint pain and arthritis as the lead surgeon at the ID Medical Centre.

• Trained in arthroscopic surgery at Thammasat University Hospital – a leading teaching institution
• Highly experienced in biological therapies for severe knee and joint pain
• Previously served as an arthroscopic surgeon at Vimut Vipavadi Hospital
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training at Perpetual Medical University
• Expertise covers both surgical replacement and non-invasive arthritis care

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an experienced orthopedic specialist with 7 years in the field. He focuses on oncology, orthopedic trauma, arthroscopic surgery, and bone and soft tissue tumors. He completed his medical and specialist training at GATA Faculty of Medicine in Ankara. He also received advanced training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, USA.

Dr. Ozdemir is a member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association and the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. He has written five national and thirteen international publications. He is dedicated to improving orthopedic science. His skills include joint replacements, arthroscopies, and tumor surgeries.

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz
Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgeon | Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with extensive experience in joint replacement, sports injuries, and advanced reconstructive surgery. He treats both local and international patients in his private clinic in Istanbul and performs surgeries in leading private hospitals.

He specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder conditions, including robotic-assisted joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and complex trauma care. His practice combines modern surgical techniques with individualized treatment planning to achieve reliable functional outcomes and faster recovery.

In selected cases, Prof. Gemalmaz utilizes advanced 3D planning and patient-specific surgical guides to improve surgical precision, particularly in complex deformities and revision procedures.

He is currently a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine and previously worked at Acıbadem Health Group and Acıbadem University.

Key strengths:
Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment
Modern surgical techniques and robotic-assisted procedures
Strong experience in joint replacement and sports injuries
Clear communication with international patients
Balanced approach between surgical and non-surgical care

Dr Sinthuvanich has performed over 900 successful treatments at the KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital, focusing on high-precision joint surgery.

• Expert in robotic-assisted knee replacement for improved surgical accuracy
• Specialises in complex revision cases and partial knee replacements
• Highly trained in adult hip and knee reconstruction at Siriraj Hospital
• Associated with the SiELITE Joint Replacement Excellence Center
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery and mobility

Associate Professor Murat Aydin has performed over 900 successful orthopaedic procedures, specialising in complex joint replacements at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive arthroscopy for quicker recovery and reduced scarring
• Specialises in knee, hip, and shoulder replacements for chronic pain relief
• Holds a senior academic position as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics
• Highly skilled in complex trauma reconstruction and emergency surgery
• Uses personalised rehabilitation strategies to help patients regain mobility faster

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in arthroplasty and complex trauma surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital
• Awarded 'Best Research Presentation' for his work on innovative surgical methods
• Expertise includes Ilizarov external fixation for managing difficult bone deformities
• Member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and the Turkish Orthopaedic Association
• Former Associate Professor at Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical training centres

Dr. Apisit Rattanasarn is an orthopaedic surgeon who focuses on foot and ankle disorders. He trained at major academic medical centers in Thailand.

He completed residency in Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He has broad experience in surgical and non-surgical care for degenerative disease, sports injuries, and post‑traumatic conditions.

His practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, joint preservation, pain control, and long-term function. He provides tailored treatment plans. He is a member of the Thailand Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (THOFAS) and the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST), and is licensed by the Thai Medical Council (TMC).

Dr Erman Cekic is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful knee and hip replacements throughout his career.

• Completed advanced knee arthroplasty and revision training in Vienna, Austria
• Specialises in combined treatments using stem cell therapy and joint cartilage surgery
• Uses electromagnetic and cryocabin therapies to support patient recovery and rehabilitation
• Published significant research on radiographic scoring for bone healing in international medical journals

Dr Thongchai Theerajumyaporn trained in clinical stem cell therapy and orthopaedic treatments at SureCell Melbourne. He completed specialized fellowships in hip and knee reconstruction at the UC Davis School of Medicine in California.

• Uses regenerative PRP and stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis management
• Completed orthopaedic training at Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University
• Expertise includes minimally invasive surgical techniques for joint recovery
• Published research on load distribution in subchondral bone
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok

SUB-SPECIALISTS 

• *Trauma Surgery 
• *Joint Prosthesis Surgery
• *Knee Surgery 
• *Arthroscopic Surgery 
• *Spine Surgery 
• *Deformity Surgery 

TECHNOLOGIES 

• *Robotic Joint Replacement Systems 
• *Kinematic Approach of Knee Replacement Surgery 
• *Journey II Knee Prosthesis System

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION 

1. *Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (Bachelor’s Degree, 2005-2011) 
2. *Health Sciences University Ankara Education and Research Hospital (Specilization Education, 2012-2017) 
3. His international published article is named as ‘’Mahmuti, A., Güler, U.O., Haberal, B., Şimşek, E.K., Yüksel, S., Temiz, A., Tuncay, I.C. Biomechanical Comparison of Polymethylmethacrylate Augmentation Methods in Failed Pedical Screw Revision. Turk Neurosurg. 2021; 31 (5): 788-794. DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.34653-21.2. PMID: 34374983’’. 

COURSES INFORMATION

1. *11th TOTBID School of Basic Sciences and Research, Malatya. 
2. *1-3 March 2013. AO Basic Trauma Course (Principles in Operative Fracture Management), İstanbul 2013. 
3. *10th Basic Orthopedic Trauma Education Meeting, Ankara. 13-14 September 2013. 
4. *6th Intramedullary Nailing Course, İzmir 2013. 
5. *Instrumentation Course in Arthroscopic Surgery, İstanbul 2013. 
6. *6th Minimally Invasive, Locked Plate Osteosynthesis and Advanced Trauma Education Meeting. 5-6 December 2014. 
7. *TOTBID GKD-PEV Course, Konya 2015.
8. *AO Advanced Trauma Course (Principles in Operative Fracture Management), Ankara 2017. 
9. *Stryker Mako Certification Lab., Amsterdam. June 2019.

CONGRESS INFORMATION

1. *23rd National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress. 29 October – 3 November 2013. 
2. *5th Orthopedics and Traumatology İstanbul Meeting. 10-12 April 2015. 
3. *Spine Intervention Society 2019 European Congress, Munich. May 2019. 

CAREER INFORMATION

1. *Şırnak İdil State Hospital (General Practitioner, 2017-2019) 
2. *Ankara Education and Research Hospital (Specialization Education, 2012-2017) 
3. *Şırnak State Hospital (Specialist Doctor, 2017-2019) 
4. *Turan Turan Health Group (OM Spine Surgery Center – Robotic TT Orthopedics Robotic Surgery Center) (Specialist Doctor, 2019-now) 
5. *Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Department Adana Dr. Turgut NOYAN Application and Research Center (Specialist Doctor, 2020-2021)