Meniscus tear Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital with international expertise in sports injuries and knee surgery.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with smaller incisions
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Completed specialised training in knee and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and trauma surgery for joint restoration

Professor Feridun Cilli is a sports medicine expert who completed intensive training in knee and shoulder surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with faster recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for performing precise repairs with microscopic accuracy
• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital following over a decade at Private Bodrum Acibadem Hospital
• Academically trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Ankara

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a specialist in orthopaedics at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on keyhole surgery to repair knee injuries. He trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most established medical schools.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscectomy – a minimally invasive procedure to trim or repair torn meniscus tissue
• Specialises in arthroscopic debridement – cleaning out joint debris to reduce pain and improve mobility
• Expert in microfracture surgery – a technique that stimulates new cartilage growth in the knee joint
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for surgical excellence

Dr Omer Bozduman is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on knee and shoulder reconstructive procedures.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive method with smaller incisions and quicker return to mobility
• Manages complex joint issues including knee and hip prosthesis surgery
• Focuses on soft tissue repair and joint preservation techniques
• Works within a dedicated international surgical unit at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in sports surgery and complex knee repairs. He focuses on meniscus tears and anterior cruciate ligament injuries to help patients regain full mobility.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics
• Researches platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to speed up tendon healing
• Specialises in arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs reconstruction for ligament tears and shoulder slap repairs
• Expert in joint prosthesis and managing complex bone infections

Professor Sahiner is a specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on keyhole techniques for joint repair.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Specialises in sports surgery for athletes needing to return to peak performance
• Manages both adult and paediatric trauma cases involving complex joint injuries
• Expertise includes partial and total knee prosthesis for patients with extensive joint wear

Dr. Savas Comlek is an Associate Professor and anesthesiologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist. Dr. Comlek treats complex spinal, neck, and cancer pain using ultrasound-guided techniques.

• Expert in splanchnic neurolysis for pancreatic cancer pain management.
• Authored over 10 international articles on interventional pain and analgesia protocols.
• Specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions like hip fractures and osteoarthritis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Associate Professor Burak Onvural is an orthopaedic specialist who served as the team doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique to repair tears through tiny incisions
• Trained in microsurgery at Louisville University, focusing on precise tissue repair for faster recovery
• Offers stem cell therapy for knee injuries to support natural healing alongside surgical repair
• Completed specialist trauma training with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Guest clinical observer at the prestigious Ranawat Orthopaedics in the United States

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a top-tier orthopaedic surgeon who trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the world's leading centre for musculoskeletal health.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – minimally invasive keyhole surgery to repair meniscus tears with smaller incisions
• Expert in joint-preserving surgery to protect natural knee function and delay the need for replacements
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University with over 70 internationally peer-reviewed medical publications
• Member of SICOT and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopaedic surgery and former professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that preserves natural joint tissue.
• Uses stem cell therapy to help repair damaged cartilage and speed up joint recovery without major surgery.
• Performs knee arthroscopy for precise diagnosis and mechanical treatment of complex intra-articular tears.
• Authored numerous published research papers specifically focused on knee joint reconstruction and surgical outcomes.
• Led orthopaedic training programmes at several major university hospitals, mentoring the next generation of surgeons.

Associate Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair using minimally invasive techniques to preserve knee cartilage
• Focuses on joint preservation to reduce long-term risk of osteoarthritis
• Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical school
• Manages complex sports injuries and traumatic knee ligament tears

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who is currently completing a PhD in clinical anatomy. This deep focus on anatomy ensures high precision during surgical repairs of the knee joint.

• Maintains membership with the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT).
• Trained in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Istanbul Ministry of Health teaching hospital.
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, focusing on joint health.
• Board certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver Health Centre.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery to repair meniscus tears through tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Served as Head of the Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Instructs other surgeons in shoulder, elbow, and microsurgery 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.