Osteoarthritis Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who publishes extensively on improving recovery times and muscle strength after knee surgery.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Specialises in total knee arthroplasty, focusing on techniques that preserve post-operative muscle strength
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Extensive experience in managing degenerative joint disease and complex musculoskeletal injuries

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery
• Trained at Balgrist University in Zurich for upper limb orthopaedics
• Focuses on joint restoration and surgical management of osteoarthritis
• Fellow of the Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital program

Dr Erdinc Genc performed a fellowship at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, focusing on advanced joint preservation and reconstruction techniques.

• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – one of Europe's largest centres for joint replacements
• Specialises in sports medicine and football medicine from Istanbul University
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using minimally invasive surgery
• Completed clinical training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia

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.

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a high-volume orthopaedic surgeon specialising in joint replacement and evidence-based blood management techniques.

• Performs stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote tissue repair without invasive surgery
• Specialises in total hip and knee replacements for osteoarthritis management
• Expert in revision arthroplasty, correcting or replacing older joint implants
• Researches blood loss management to improve patient safety during complex spinal procedures
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for minimally invasive joint repairs, ensuring smaller incisions and faster healing

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specialises in robotic knee prosthesis surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. This technology allows for more accurate implant placement and faster recovery times for patients with severe joint wear.

• Performed extensive research on total knee arthroplasty at Ankara Dr Muhittin Ulker Hospital
• Appointed as a full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University in 2018
• Focuses on hip and shoulder arthroplasty using prosthetic bone replacements
• Treats complex sports injuries and tendon tears via arthroscopy
• Published numerous scientific articles on joint reconstruction and trauma care

Dr. Mehmet Soyarslan is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee surgery and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Soyarslan is a member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association. He also serves the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.

• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions, including developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Presented shoulder arthroscopy research at SICOT and SECEC–ESSE international congresses.
• Completed specialized cadaver training in advanced knee and ankle surgical techniques.