Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

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. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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.

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. 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. 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.

Professor Erdinc Genc brings international sports medicine expertise to Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He completed specialist training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia and the American Hip Institute in Chicago.

• Specialises in football medicine through advanced study at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in joint reconstruction at the Helios Endo-Clinic in Hamburg
• Focuses on sports-related ligament repairs and minimally invasive techniques
• Handles complex orthopaedic cases at a major Turkish university research hospital

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced expertise in robotic knee surgery and arthroscopic interventions.

• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association focusing on precise implant alignment
• Completed specialised cadaver training in advanced knee and peripheral sports injuries
• Trained at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex joint pathologies including Baker's cyst complications
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in robotic knee surgery and sports medicine.

• Appointed as a Full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University to train future surgeons
• Specialises in arthroscopy for sports injuries including tendon and muscle tears
• Expert in complex knee arthroplasty and robotic-assisted prosthetic procedures
• Conducted specialist training at the major Dr Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
• Extensive research background with numerous published scientific articles on orthopaedic outcomes

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon who has refined his surgical skills at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital during his residency
• Completed a specialist fellowship in complex joint surgery
• Held senior surgical roles at major Turkish institutions including Kilis State Hospital
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital using modern orthopaedic techniques
• Maintains an international perspective through clinical observerships at Balgrist University in Zurich

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul with a strong track record in arthroscopic knee repairs.

• Specialises in arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy techniques
• Researched blood loss management for major surgical cases
• Published findings in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Expertise includes regenerative stem cell therapy for joint recovery
• Handles complex revision surgeries for both knee and hip joints