Hallux valgus surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Tuncer leads orthopaedic care at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital and is a formal member of the national Foot and Ankle Surgery Department.

• Specialises in extremity reconstruction and complex ankle surgery
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital – meeting global safety standards
• Focuses on restoring mobility through hip and knee arthroplasty
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Trained in advanced orthopaedic oncology at Ankara University Hospital

Dr Ahmet Arik is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital who has performed 1,100 successful procedures.

• Focuses on corrective foot and ankle surgery
• Known for handling high-volume surgical cases with consistent results
• Uses modern orthopaedic techniques to improve patient mobility
• Based at a leading private hospital in Ankara

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Atlas University Hospital with deep expertise in reconstructive foot surgery. He focuses on restoring foot mechanics and alignment for patients with persistent Hallux valgus issues.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's most prestigious medical institutions
• Specialises in foot surgery and diabetic foot care to manage complex bone infections
• Contributes to clinical research on platelet-rich plasma and advanced prosthetics
• Published findings on hip dysplasia and rectangular press-fit implants for improved surgical outcomes

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a dedicated orthopaedic and traumatology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on surgical reconstruction. He manages complex foot and hand conditions using techniques refined through extensive residency training.

• Specialises in arthroplasty and corrective hand and foot surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on restoring mobility through multidisciplinary treatment plans
• Affiliated with the Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Institute

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, where he specialises in corrective foot and ankle surgery.

• Head of Department at one of Turkey's major university medical centres
• Completed specialized orthopaedics training at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring mobility through precise alignment of the foot and toes
• Maintains an active role in training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

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.

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. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

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.

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who has contributed significantly to reconstructive surgery through both clinical practice and academic research.

• Holds a BOARD certificate from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Published over 35 research papers in international medical journals on musculoskeletal recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Former Deputy Training Coordinator at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University