Valgus Deformity Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Burcin Kececi leads the orthopaedic team at Medicalpoint International Hospital, bringing significant expertise in complex limb reconstruction and joint surgery.

• Specialises in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Performs limb-lengthening and reconstruction procedures for complex bone deformities
• Trained in sports injuries and joint preservation at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Former General Secretary of the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue tumours branch

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on surgical interventions for foot and ankle conditions.

• Completed specific cadaver training in ankle surgical interventions and arthroscopy
• Specialises in ankle arthroscopy – a minimally invasive technique for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Active member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy

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.

Professor Dedeoglu is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon at Liv Hospital who specializes in restorative joint surgery and complex bone reconstruction.

• Completed a research fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University, focusing on bone trauma recovery
• Awarded the South Korea Shoulder and Elbow Society scholarship for surgical excellence
• Former Chief Physician at Istanbul Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in joint arthroplasty, using prosthetic surgery to restore mobility in damaged joints
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)

Professor Burak Onvural is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who previously served as the official injury doctor for Turkish Premier League football team Altay FC.

• Specialises in foot and toe reconstruction to correct alignment and restore natural movement
• Completed international trauma training in Switzerland focusing on complex bone and joint repairs
• Studied at Louisville University and observed at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US
• Offers stem cell therapy to help manage joint inflammation and speed up recovery
• Former mobile arthroscopy specialist for the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed an elite trauma research residency at Yale University in the United States.

• Specialises in leg and foot deformities including hallux valgus and complex leg curvatures
• Master of Advanced Joint Surgery from an Istanbul Health Science institute
• Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University
• Uses arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair resulting in smaller scars
• Selected for prestigious EFORT Spring Travelling Fellowship in Germany

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on corrective bone surgery and joint reconstruction.

• Head of Orthopaedics at a major Turkish university medical centre
• Specialises in traumatology and corrective procedures for foot deformities
• Academic lead responsible for training the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise in managing complex bone alignment and structural repairs

Dr. Turgut Akgul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spine revision surgery. Dr. Akgul uses Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis treatment. This technique allows for spinal correction while maintaining patient flexibility.

• Board member and Treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society.
• Received the AO Spine Best Oral Presentation award for research on spinal tuberculosis.
• Specialist in narrow canal surgery and pelvic reconstruction.
• Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica.

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is an orthopaedic specialist who refined his expertise in spine and musculoskeletal surgery at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in total knee arthroplasty and corrective limb surgery to improve mobility and alignment.
• Certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK).
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Researches muscle strength recovery following knee procedures to ensure better functional outcomes for patients.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in complex limb reconstruction and prosthetic surgery.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for precise joint alignment and faster recovery times
• Expert in treating extremity traumas including complex fractures and tendon tears
• Published extensive scientific research on knee arthroplasty and joint replacement outcomes
• Former Head Resident at Ankara Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
• Appointed as a full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University in 2018

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He published research on managing blood loss in scoliosis surgery in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. Dr. Turk focus on shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery alongside sports injury reconstruction.

• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder.
• Treats orthopedic conditions using stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee injuries.
• Conducts fetal surgery for spina bifida and spine tumor embolization.
• Corrects foot deformities using the Lapidus 3D bunion correction procedure.

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Egemed Hospitals who trained at the prestigious Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats orthopaedic conditions such as valgus deformity using both inpatient and outpatient protocols
• Completed specialist orthopaedic residency at one of Turkey's major state research hospitals
• Provides surgical correction for bone deformities to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Practices at Egemed Hospitals, a facility focused on serving international patients