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5.0

(59 Verified reviews)

Bangkok, Thailand

EDNA Wellness - Surgeon-Led Stem Cell Clinic in Bangkok Thailand
Clinic Certified

Naputt Virasathienpornkul, MD

Orthopedic surgeon, Sports medicine specialist, Stem Cell Therapy

Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports Medicine), EDNA Wellness Bangkok Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with sp

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5.0

(59 Verified reviews)

Bangkok, Thailand

EDNA Wellness - Surgeon-Led Stem Cell Clinic in Bangkok Thailand
Clinic Certified

Apisit Rattanatanasarn, MD

Orthopedic surgeon, Stem Cell Therapy

Dr. Apisit Rattanatanasarn, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon, EDNA Wellness Bangkok Dr. Apisit Rattanatanasarn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with surgical t

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Language: English,Spanish

4.6

(10 Verified reviews)

Ensenada, Mexico

Hospital Velmar
Clinic Certified

Dr. Heber Avitia

Orthopedic surgeon,

About Dr. Heber Avitia: Expert Orthopedic Surgeon in Ensenada, Mexico Dr. Heber Avitia is a highly skilled, internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon specializing

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Language: English,Spanish

5.0

(15 Verified reviews)

Tijuana, Mexico

Ortho Wellness
Clinic Certified

Dra Brenda Delangel

Orthopedic surgeon, Regenerative Medicine, Spine Care Specialist

About Dra. Brenda Delangel: Top Orthopedic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist in Tijuana Dra. Brenda Delangel is a highly distinguished and board-certified Ort

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Chuo-ku, Japan

Riso Clinic - Japan Stem Cell Therapy
Clinic Certified

Shinichiro Iwata

Orthopedic surgeon

About Shinichiro Iwata Dr. Shinichiro Iwata is a highly distinguished orthopedic surgeon in Chuo-ku, Japan, specializing in advanced joint care and regenerative medicine for kne

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Language: English,Spanish

5.0

(15 Verified reviews)

Tijuana, Mexico

Ortho Wellness
Clinic Certified

Dr. Gino Antonio Perretta Rodriguez

Orthopedic surgeon, Spine Care Specialist

About Dr. Gino Antonio Perretta Rodriguez: Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in Tijuana Finding the right orthopedic specialist is a critical step toward regaining mobili

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5.0

(6 Verified reviews)

Ankara, Istanbul, Turkey

Bayindir Healthcare Group
Clinic Certified

Prof. Dr. Murat BEZER

Orthopedic surgeon

About Prof. Dr. Murat BEZER: Leading Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey Prof. Dr. Murat BEZER is a highly distinguished and globally recognized orthopedic surgeon currently pra

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Professor Dr. Oguz Okan KARAEMINOGULLARI

5.0

(6 Verified reviews)

Ankara, Istanbul, Turkey

Bayindir Healthcare Group
Clinic Certified

Professor Dr. Oguz Okan KARAEMINOGULLARI

Orthopedic surgeon

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Beijing, China

AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China
Clinic Certified

Prof Chen JIAO

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist

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Beijing, China

AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China
Clinic Certified

Dr Mo ZHANG

Spinal cord injury specialist, Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Mo ZHANG Associate Chief Physician & Minimally Invasive Spine & Knee Surgery Specialist in Beijing About Dr. Mo ZHANG Associate Chief Physician | Minimally I

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Language: English

4.8

(26 Verified reviews)

Bursa, Istanbul, Turkey

Turan Turan Robotic Surgery Center and Orthopedic Clinic
Clinic Certified

Dr. Kayhan Turan

Orthopedic surgeon, Spinal cord injury specialist

Op. Dr. Kayhan Turan - Expert Orthopedic Surgeon & Spinal Cord Injury Specialist in Bursa, Turkey Op. Dr. Kayhan Turan is a highly distinguished and globally trained

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4.6

(38 Verified reviews)

Pereira, Colombia

Regencord - Stem Cell Therapies
Clinic Certified

Juan Esteban SuÃ¡rez M.D, Medical Surgeon and Specialist in Orthopedic and Traumatology

Orthopedic surgeon

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Beijing, China

AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China
Clinic Certified

Lei ZHANG

Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine Care Specialist, Sports Medicine Specialist

About Prof. Lei ZHANG: Orthopedic Surgeon & Spinal Cord Injury Specialist in Beijing Prof. Lei ZHANG is a highly distinguished, scientifically driven medical exp

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Language: English

5.0

(8 Verified reviews)

Antalya, Turkey

Private Olimpos Hospital - Multispecialty Center in Antalya
Clinic Certified

Op. Dr. Bilal Koyuncu

Orthopedic surgeon

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Beijing, China

AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China
Clinic Certified

Prof. Bo LIU

Hand surgeon

Prof. Bo LIU: Distinguished Hand Surgeon in Beijing, China Prof. Bo LIU is a highly acclaimed orthopedic expert and a premier Hand Surgeon in Beijing. Currently servi

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Language: English

5.0

(1 Verified reviews)

Aurangabad, India

Dr. S. V. Santpure | Consultant Joint Replacement Surgeon
Clinic Certified

Dr. Shivkumar V. Santpure

Orthopedics,

International Fellow, Jan. 2001 to Dec. 2001. Working with world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dror Paley, director of Maryland Center, I had a thorough understanding of Ortho

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Language: English,Spanish

5.0

(5 Verified reviews)

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Dr. Humberto Calvillo Jimenez - Orthopedic Surgery in Puerto Vallarta
Clinic Certified

Dr. Humberto Calvillo Jimenez

Orthopedic surgeon,

Dr. Humberto Calvillo Jimenez | Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Traumatologist in Puerto Vallarta Dr. Humberto Calvillo Jimenez is a highly distinguished, board-certifie

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Beijing, China

AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China
Clinic Certified

Prof Guoqing CUI

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist

Prof. Guoqing CUI: Leading Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist in Beijing When it comes to the pinnacle of sports medicine and orthopedic innovation in Chi

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Beijing, China

AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China
Clinic Certified

Prof Yong WU

Podiatrist / Chiropodist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist

Prof. Yong WU: Premier Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Beijing, China Prof. Yong WU is a highly distinguished and scientifically driven orthopedic surgeon based in the capital o

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Language: English

4.6

(10 Verified reviews)

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez - Orthopedic Surgery in Mexico
Clinic Certified

Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez

Orthopedic surgeon,

Orthopedics Procedures Performed. Meniscal repair. Cartilage repair. ACL, PCL repair. Knee Replacement. Hip Replacement. PRP injections Cell therapy ( stem cells) me

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Complete List of Verified Orthopedic Knee Surgery Doctors

Doctor	Location	Speciality	Center Name	Rating	Language
Naputt Virasathienpornkul, MD	Bangkok, Thailand	Orthopedic surgeon, Sports medicine specialist, Stem Cell Therapy	EDNA Wellness - Surgeon-Led Stem Cell Clinic in Bangkok Thailand	5.0
Apisit Rattanatanasarn, MD	Bangkok, Thailand	Orthopedic surgeon, Stem Cell Therapy	EDNA Wellness - Surgeon-Led Stem Cell Clinic in Bangkok Thailand	5.0	English
Dr. Heber Avitia	Ensenada, Mexico	Orthopedic surgeon,	Hospital Velmar	4.6	English, Spanish
Dra Brenda Delangel	Tijuana, Mexico	Orthopedic surgeon, Regenerative Medicine, Spine Care Specialist	Ortho Wellness	5.0	English, Spanish
Shinichiro Iwata	Chuo-ku, Japan	Orthopedic surgeon	Riso Clinic - Japan Stem Cell Therapy
Dr. Gino Antonio Perretta Rodriguez	Tijuana, Mexico	Orthopedic surgeon, Spine Care Specialist	Ortho Wellness	5.0	English, Spanish
Prof. Dr. Murat BEZER	Ankara, Istanbul, Turkey	Orthopedic surgeon	Bayindir Healthcare Group	5.0
Professor Dr. Oguz Okan KARAEMINOGULLARI	Ankara, Istanbul, Turkey	Orthopedic surgeon	Bayindir Healthcare Group	5.0
Prof Chen JIAO	Beijing, China	Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist	AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China		English, Chinese
Dr Mo ZHANG	Beijing, China	Spinal cord injury specialist, Orthopedic Surgeon	AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China		English, Chinese
Dr. Kayhan Turan	Bursa, Istanbul, Turkey	Orthopedic surgeon, Spinal cord injury specialist	Turan Turan Robotic Surgery Center and Orthopedic Clinic	4.8	English
Juan Esteban SuÃ¡rez M.D, Medical Surgeon and Specialist in Orthopedic and Traumatology	Pereira, Colombia	Orthopedic surgeon	Regencord - Stem Cell Therapies	4.6
Lei ZHANG	Beijing, China	Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine Care Specialist, Sports Medicine Specialist	AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China		English, Chinese
Op. Dr. Bilal Koyuncu	Antalya, Turkey	Orthopedic surgeon	Private Olimpos Hospital - Multispecialty Center in Antalya	5.0	English
Prof. Bo LIU	Beijing, China	Hand surgeon	AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China		English, Chinese
Dr. Shivkumar V. Santpure	Aurangabad, India	Orthopedics,	Dr. S. V. Santpure \| Consultant Joint Replacement Surgeon	5.0	English
Dr. Humberto Calvillo Jimenez	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico	Orthopedic surgeon,	Dr. Humberto Calvillo Jimenez - Orthopedic Surgery in Puerto Vallarta	5.0	English, Spanish
Prof Guoqing CUI	Beijing, China	Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist	AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China		English, Chinese
Prof Yong WU	Beijing, China	Podiatrist / Chiropodist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist	AMCare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine China		English, Chinese
Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico	Orthopedic surgeon,	Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez - Orthopedic Surgery in Mexico	4.6	English

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Subham Sarkar

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Frequently Asked Questions About

Who are the best orthopedic surgeons for knee replacement surgery abroad?

The best international orthopedic knee surgeons include Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul, Dr. Apisit Rattanatanasarn, Dr. Juan Esteban Suárez, Dr. Heber Avitia, and Dra Brenda Delangel. These specialists boast 15+ years of experience and high success rates in joint replacement and ACL reconstruction. When choosing, look for proven track records and international accreditations like JCI. Review their patient testimonials and book a free initial consultation through PlacidWay to find the perfect match for your joint health needs.

What international certifications should a board-certified knee surgeon hold?

A highly qualified orthopedic knee surgeon should hold board certification from their home country and international memberships, such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) or ISAKOS. These credentials ensure they follow global standards for patient safety and surgical excellence. Always verify their fellowship training in joint reconstruction. Check the surgeon's profile on our platform to confirm their specific medical licenses and international affiliations before making your final decision.

How many knee replacement surgeries should a top orthopedic surgeon perform annually?

For optimal outcomes, a top joint replacement specialist should perform at least 100 to 150 knee surgeries annually. High-volume orthopedic surgeons generally have lower complication rates often below 2 percent and shorter patient recovery times compared to generalists. Surgeons like Dr. Heber Avitia and Dr. Apisit Rattanatanasarn handle hundreds of complex joint procedures each year. Ask about their specific surgical volume for total or partial knee replacements during your consultation to ensure you are in experienced hands.

How do I verify the success rates of an international orthopedic knee surgeon?

You can verify an international knee surgeon's success rate by reviewing their published clinical outcomes, patient reviews, and clinic accreditations. A reputable orthopedic specialist will maintain a knee replacement success rate of 95 percent or higher over a 10-year implant survival period. Look for detailed case studies and before-and-after mobility videos on their profiles. Request their verified patient outcome statistics during your video consultation to feel completely confident in your surgical decision.

Do top orthopedic knee surgeons abroad use robotic-assisted joint replacement technology?

Yes, leading orthopedic surgeons globally utilize advanced robotic-assisted platforms like Mako or ROSA for total knee replacements. This technology allows for sub-millimeter precision, reducing tissue damage and accelerating recovery times by up to 30 percent. Surgeons trained in these minimally invasive techniques offer highly customized implant alignments based on 3D CT scans. Ask your prospective doctor if they are certified in robotic orthopedic surgery to ensure you receive the most modern, effective joint treatment available today.

How do international orthopedic surgeons handle post-op care and knee surgery recovery?

Expert international orthopedic surgeons design comprehensive post-op care plans that include 1 to 2 weeks of local physical therapy before you fly home. They collaborate with specialized rehabilitation teams to ensure you reach mobility milestones safely. After returning home, they provide ongoing support via telemedicine consultations for up to 6 months. Always confirm the post-operative physical therapy schedule and follow-up communication protocols with your chosen surgeon before finalizing your medical travel itinerary.

How much does it cost to book a board-certified knee surgeon abroad compared to the US?

Booking a board-certified knee surgeon abroad typically costs between $6,000 and $12,000, saving you 50 to 70 percent compared to US prices, which often exceed $35,000. This transparent pricing usually includes the orthopedic surgeon’s fees, premium FDA-approved implants, anesthesia, and hospital stays. Do not compromise on quality for price; top specialists like Dr. Juan Esteban Suárez offer world-class care at affordable rates. Request a detailed, all-inclusive personalized quote today to start planning your medical journey.

What questions should I ask an orthopedic knee surgeon during a virtual consultation?

During your virtual consultation, ask the orthopedic surgeon about their specific experience with your exact condition, the type of FDA-approved knee implant they recommend, and their infection rates which should be under 1 percent. Inquire if they use minimally invasive or robotic techniques. Asking these high-intent questions helps you evaluate their expertise and communication style. Book a telemedicine appointment with specialists like Dra Brenda Delangel to get personalized answers and review your MRI scans together.

Are the best international knee surgeons fluent in English for overseas patients?

Yes, top-rated international orthopedic knee surgeons who cater to medical tourists are highly fluent in English. Many of them, such as Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul, have completed fellowships or advanced medical training in the US, UK, or Australia. Clear communication is critical for discussing surgical risks, expectations, and rehabilitation protocols. You can assess their language proficiency and bedside manner directly by scheduling a pre-surgery video consultation through our platform before committing to your trip.

How can I get a medical second opinion from an expert orthopedic knee surgeon?

Getting a medical second opinion from an expert orthopedic knee surgeon is easy and highly recommended before undergoing major joint surgery. Simply upload your recent X-rays, MRI scans, and current medical reports to a secure medical tourism portal. Surgeons will review your diagnostics to confirm if a total knee replacement is truly necessary or if alternative treatments exist. Request a comprehensive second opinion today to ensure you choose the safest and most effective orthopedic pathway.

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions. PlacidWay facilitates connections between patients and providers but does not endorse any specific doctor, clinic, or procedure. Individual results may vary, and surgical procedures carry risks including infection, scarring, and complications.