Hand surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr. Erdinc Genc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed elite training at the American Hip Institute in Chicago. Dr. Genc specializes in hip and sports medicine at a JCI-accredited facility. He previously trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, Germany.

• Performs minimally invasive ALMIS hip arthroplasty and total joint replacements.
• Treats sports injuries using expertise from the UPENN Sports Medicine Center.
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis and meniscus injuries.
• Corrects complex deformities like scoliosis and developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in microvascular hand and wrist repair.

• Trained in basic microsurgery for the delicate repair of small nerves and blood vessels in the hand
• Completed specialist cadaver training in wrist arthroscopy – using tiny cameras for minimally invasive joint surgery
• Researched how lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) impacts grasp strength to improve functional recovery
• Expertise in managing complex limb trauma, including humerus and tibia fractures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in complex surgical repairs of the hand.

• Treats extremity trauma including intricate fractures and tendon or muscle tears in the hand
• Appointed as a full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a key medical teaching institution
• Formerly a Chief Resident at major emergency and traumatology centres across Ankara
• Published numerous scientific papers on orthopaedic surgery techniques and patient outcomes