Surgical treatment of valgus deformity Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

Professor Turgut Akgul is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist and former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical faculties.

• Recognised with the TOTDER Akif Sakar Science Award for his contributions to orthopaedic research
• Holds editorial positions at the Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Served as a board member for both the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Orthopedic Association
• Specialises in complex pelvic surgery and corrective procedures for lower limb alignment
• Awarded numerous prizes for research into radiographic parameters and patient quality of life

Dr Erdinc Genc practiced at the American Hip Institute in Chicago and the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – some of the world's most respected centres for bone and joint surgery.

• Trained at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Holds a specialised degree in football medicine from Istanbul University
• Expertise in corrective bone procedures for structural foot deformities
• Uses internal fixation techniques to ensure stable alignment during recovery

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who has spent over two decades mastering complex joint and bone reconstructions.

• Completed a specialised clinical fellowship at the world-renowned UCLA Spine Centre in Los Angeles
• Holds a Turkish Board certificate from the National Training Council (TOTEK)
• Served as a Professor at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University – training the next generation of orthopaedic specialists
• Published over 35 international research papers on surgical outcomes and bone healing
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology