Stem cell therapy for arthritis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Burak Onvural previously served as the team doctor for Altay FC, a Turkish Premier League football club, specialising in high-stakes sports injuries.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the United States
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques at the University of Louisville in Germany
• Recognised as a Mobile Arthroscopy Specialist by the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology
• Practises at the dedicated Onvural Orthopedic Center in Izmir
• Specialises in regenerative treatments for joint reconstruction and ligament repair

Professor Cengiz Sen leads orthopaedic care at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in biological joint treatments and regenerative therapies for degenerative diseases.

• Former Professor at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's leading academic institutions
• Published extensive research on innovative total knee replacement and joint restoration techniques
• Specialises in treating congenital limb deformities and complex paediatric orthopaedic conditions
• Successfully manages both routine degenerative joint disease and difficult revision cases
• Background includes a senior clinical thesis on advanced pelvic osteotomies

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic expert who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery and modern cartilage damage treatments
• Focuses on regenerative approaches for osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis
• Published over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic outcomes
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Former Assistant Professor at Dicle University and current Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading flat-rate medical research centres.

• Specialises in treating joint conditions at a major university faculty hospital
• Completed orthopaedic surgical training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Oversees orthopaedic care and department clinical standards as Department Head
• Focuses on restoring mobility through bone and joint trauma expertise

Dr. Metin Aytekin is a expert in molecular medicine and clinical biochemistry at Estophia Hospital. He holds an adjunct staff position at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Aytekin played a key role in founding one of Turkey’s largest stem cell centers. He specializes in stem cell therapy for aging, arthritis, and orthopedic conditions.

• Serves as the Vice President of the Genome and Stem Cell Center.
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular and lung diseases.
• Winner of the American Heart Association Postdoctoral Training Award.
• Awarded for best oral presentation at the Cleveland Pulmonary Hypertension Summit.

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA – the top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics globally.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Advanced clinical training at Balgrist University in Zurich, a world leader in musculoskeletal health
• Specialises in regenerative treatments for joint preservation at Medipol Acibadem Hospital
• Board-certified orthopaedic specialist with extensive residency training at Sisli Etfal Training Hospital

Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Risus Clinic Istanbul with a focused research background in complex spinal and joint health.

• Specialises in orthopaedic stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint degeneration
• Performs advanced knee and hip arthroscopy to preserve joint function
• Experienced in total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia cases
• Published researcher in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Expert in both conservative and surgical management of degenerative joint disease

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopedic surgeon who completed a specialized clinical fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Holds a BOARD certificate from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in regenerative approaches for degenerative joint and spine diseases
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Published extensive research on knee arthroplasty and musculoskeletal recovery
• Regularly lectures on radiological evaluation and musculoskeletal tumours

Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a professor of orthopedics at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic knee prosthesis and complex joint replacement surgery. Dr. Bektaser serves as a lecturer and has published numerous scientific articles on skeletal trauma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty.
• Treats orthopedic oncology cases and complex bone fractures.
• Expertise includes arthroscopy for sports injuries and hand surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint conditions.

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a strong focus on joint preservation and regenerative techniques.

• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association, specialising in advanced joint mobility solutions
• Completed intensive cadaveric training in knee and ankle surgical interventions
• Experienced in treating complex joint conditions including compartment syndrome and Baker's cysts
• Active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Erdinc Genc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed elite training at the American Hip Institute in Chicago. Dr. Genc specializes in hip and sports medicine at a JCI-accredited facility. He previously trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, Germany.

• Performs minimally invasive ALMIS hip arthroplasty and total joint replacements.
• Treats sports injuries using expertise from the UPENN Sports Medicine Center.
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis and meniscus injuries.
• Corrects complex deformities like scoliosis and developmental dysplasia of the hip.

The doctor has extensive experience in occupational medicine, having worked in this field from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2013, the doctor served at Haseki Education and Research Hospital, contributing significantly to the medical community. Additionally, from 1987 to 2013, the doctor was involved with Haliç University, working with the Foundation for Children with Leukemia, showcasing a long-standing commitment to pediatric oncology and research.