Meniscus tear Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

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 Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopy – a keyhole technique for faster recovery and less pain
• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Completed a dedicated surgical fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise in cartilage preservation and joint biomechanics

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who has completed advanced fellowships in bone oncology and arthroscopy at Ankara University.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive technique for meniscus repair that results in smaller scars and faster recovery.
• Published research on improving muscle strength and joint function following major knee procedures.
• Fellow of the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles, bringing international surgical perspectives to his clinical practice.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK).

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is an orthopaedic expert at Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in robotic knee surgery and sports-related injuries. He leads complex joint repair cases using arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair to fix cartilage tears without large open incisions
• Specialises in robotic-assisted knee procedures for higher placement accuracy and less pain
• Appointed as a full professor at Yuksek ihtisas University for his surgical expertise
• Expertise includes managing muscle and tendon tears alongside joint trauma
• Former chief resident at Ankara Dr Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk specialises in arthroscopic meniscectomy to repair meniscus tears – a technique that involves tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive method that often avoids overnight hospital stays
• Offers stem cell therapy for knees to support tissue regeneration and joint health
• Leading orthopaedic specialist at Risus Clinic Istanbul with research published in international surgical journals
• Expertise includes complex ACL reconstructions and sports-related joint injuries

Dr Erdinc Genc holds a specialised diploma in Football Medicine from Istanbul University – his expertise focuses on high-level sports injury recovery.

• Trained at the American Hip Institute in Chicago – a global leader in joint preservation
• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair – uses tiny cameras for less scarring and quicker healing
• Completed sports medicine training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Centre in Philadelphia
• Expertise in joint bio-mechanics gained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg

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 deep expertise in robotic and arthroscopic knee interventions.

• Specialises in knee joint arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that allows for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association, focusing on high-precision surgical outcomes
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in peripheral sports injuries and knee interventions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association