Scoliosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a prestigious paediatric orthopaedic fellowship at Speising Hospital in Austria
• Expert in Ilizarov surgery – a specialised technique for corrective bone reshaping and limb lengthening
• Specialises in deformity correction for children and adults using external fixation methods
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
• Instructor for advanced courses in hip sonography and the Ponseti method for foot correction

Dr. Haluk Cabuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle surgery with a focus on arthroplasty. Dr. Cabuk completed a clinical fellowship in Germany at the GO:H Sports Clinic. He concentrated on knee circumferential osteotomies and total knee replacement techniques.

• Winner of the Derviş Manizade Science Award for orthopedic research.
• Received the Tusyad Overseas traveling education scholarship for sports injuries and arthroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions including meniscus tears, scoliosis, and hip fractures.
• Performs MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee joint health.

Dr. Fatih Arslanohlu is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. Dr. Arslanohlu specializes in joint replacement and sports traumatology. He trained at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty for chronic joint pain.
• Treats meniscus tears and ligament injuries using arthroscopic techniques.
• Provides stem cell therapy for patients with arthritis.
• Treats bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and scoliosis.

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal reconstructions at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He holds a prestigious fellowship in spine surgery from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

• Focuses on spinal deformity correction for scoliosis and protuberance cases
• Serves as a member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Published over 40 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal trauma and surgical techniques
• Holds senior leadership roles within the Turkish Spine Society board

Professor Acaroglu is the founding director of the Ankara Spine Centre and a recognised authority on complex spinal alignment.

• Holds a fellowship from the Orthopedic Research Laboratory at Columbia University in New York
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society focusing on spinal deformity outcomes
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics to manage scoliosis in growing children
• Completed specialist medical education through the Open University in the United Kingdom
• Holds the AO Spine Advanced Certificate for managing complex spinal trauma and reconstruction

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

Professor Feridun Cilli brings global expertise to scoliosis care, having completed a specialised fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, focusing on complex orthopaedic and spinal cases
• Completed residency at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, a premium Turkish teaching facility
• Holds a Microsurgery Certificate for performing delicate procedures involving small blood vessels and nerves
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a senior specialist in spinal surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing specifically on surgical corrections for scoliosis.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis and complex spinal curvatures
• Expert in orthopaedics and traumatology with a subspecialty in spinal reconstructive surgery
• Provides second-opinion reviews for international patients based on detailed imaging
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's premier academic medical institutions.

• Trained at the Rothman Institute in the USA, focusing on joint-preserving surgical techniques
• Mastered robotic-assisted procedures to improve precision and shorten patient recovery times
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on musculoskeletal trauma and repair
• Specialises in minimally invasive approaches that reduce post-operative pain and scarring

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who focuses on managing bone and joint disorders in young patients.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics, managing complex spinal and limb conditions in children
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Completed rigorous training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions and comprehensive post-operative care for diverse cases
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create recovery-focused treatment plans

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who specialises in complex spinal and joint reconstruction.

• Holds a PhD in clinical anatomy specifically focusing on detailed musculoskeletal structures
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of the region's most prestigious medical institutions
• Certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association

Professor Akgul is a multi-award-winning specialist who serves as the Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Specialises in Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT), a non-fusion technique that preserves spinal flexibility
• Won Best Poster for research comparing fusion results in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Treats complex cases including spine revision surgery and paediatric spinal tuberculosis
• Serves as a board member and Treasurer for the Turkish Spine Society