Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a trauma research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in endoscopic spinal procedures for herniated discs
• Serves as an instructor and Associate Professor at Health Sciences University
• Completed rigorous training at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Current member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery for disc-related issues
• Completed a dedicated spinal surgery programme at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Active contributor to the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International

Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon who has published extensive anatomical research on the 'working zones' required for successful endoscopic spinal surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for cervical and lumbar disc repairs
• Performs advanced pain management including laser nucleoplasty and intradiscal ozone therapy
• Conducts fresh cadaveric research to improve the precision of transforaminal endoscopic approaches
• Expert in managing complex spinal conditions including fractures, tumours, and scoliosis

Dr Samet Erinc is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya who holds prestigious Eurospine accredited training credentials.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Chicago Loyola University in the United States
• Specialises in degenerative spine diseases and lumbar disc herniation
• Certified in basic microsurgery techniques for delicate spinal procedures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most established medical schools

Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

Orthopaedics and Traumatology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
• Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
• Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
• Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
• Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

International Researcher IDs:  

• ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

Education & Training

• 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
• 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

Academic & Professional Appointments

• 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
• 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

Professional Memberships

• Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
  AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

Scientific & Educational Contributions

• Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

Teaching & Speaking Engagements

• Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
• Hip and knee arthroplasty
• Prosthetic joint infections
• VTE prophylaxis
• Surgical approaches and implant strategies

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on minimally invasive solutions for spinal hernias. He leads the surgical team in managing complex waist, neck, and back conditions using modern endoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar and cervical disc hernias
• Expertise includes treating spinal fractures and peripheral nerve disorders
• Handles both primary disc repairs and complex spine tumour cases
• Practises at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major regional centre for neurosurgery

Hakan Ozalp is a veteran neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in precise surgical interventions for the spine and brain.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in brain and nerve surgery
• Held academic roles as a Senior Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed international clinical work at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Practised at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital focusing on complex surgical cases
• Experienced in both public research and private specialist hospital environments

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who focuses on minimally invasive spinal interventions and complex nerve surgery.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Published specific research on minimally invasive lumbar discectomy and spinal stabilisation
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Altınbaş University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul using minimally invasive techniques to preserve healthy tissue.

• Specialises in spinal minimally invasive surgery for disc-related issues
• Acquired extensive expertise at Acibadem Maslak and Memorial Service Hospital
• Researches therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries using experimental models
• Published academic work in international journals like World Neurosurgery and Asian Spine Journal
• Focuses on neurovascular and spinal oncological surgery for high-precision cases