Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Fatih Arslanohlu is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. Dr. Arslanohlu specializes in joint replacement and sports traumatology. He trained at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty for chronic joint pain.
• Treats meniscus tears and ligament injuries using arthroscopic techniques.
• Provides stem cell therapy for patients with arthritis.
• Treats bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and scoliosis.

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a highly distinguished orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in paediatric care and complex deformity correction at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna, a leading European centre for paediatric orthopaedics
• Serves as the Chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Specialises in Ilizarov surgery for limb lengthening and the correction of significant skeletal deformities
• Active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and the Turkish Ilizarov Society

Professor Onat Uzumcigil is a leading orthopaedic specialist with a distinguished academic career in spinal deformity surgery at several of Turkey's top training hospitals.

• Recognised expert in scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, with a particular focus on complex paediatric cases.
• Published extensive research on the growing rod technique for early-onset scoliosis to improve outcomes in young children.
• Specialises in the 'three-rod technique' for managing severe spinal curvatures.
• Authored multiple chapters in professional textbooks specifically on sagittal plane deformities and spinal syndromes.
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Spine, staying at the forefront of surgical protocols.

Associate Professor Samet Erinc has performed over 1,100 surgical treatments, specialising in complex spine and deformity surgeries at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Completed advanced Eurospine-accredited training modules with the Turkish Spine Society
• Gained international clinical experience at Chicago Loyola University in the USA
• Specialises in childhood spinal diseases, scoliosis, and kyphosis corrections
• Recognised expert in deformity surgeries and robotic-assisted orthopaedic procedures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

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.

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist who refined his trauma research skills at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Serves as an instructor at Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Centre
• Specialises in complex orthopaedics and traumatology including scoliosis correction
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Credentialed by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Focuses on evidence-based surgical techniques for spinal alignment

Dr. Firat Oruc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in joint replacement and complex surgery for the knees, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Oruc earned his medical degree and completed residency training at Akdeniz University. He treats a broad range of conditions, including bone tumors and pediatric orthopedic disorders.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and scoliosis surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

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. Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vascular and spine neurosurgery. Dr. Ozalp completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy. He previously served as a lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs complex brain aneurysm repair and arteriovenous malformation surgery.
• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal fusion.
• Treats brain tumors using transnasal resection and stereotaxic radiosurgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using PET-CT and TrueBeam STx technology.

Dr. Cevdet Gokcek is a neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain, spine, and pediatric nerve conditions. He has treated thousands of patients for complex disorders. Dr. Gokcek is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He previously completed a microsurgery course at Hacettepe University.

• Achieved a 95% success rate for severe brain and spine surgeries.
• Performs transnasal pituitary tumor removals and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Authored 17 articles published in national and international medical journals.
• Completed a neuro-endoscopy workshop at Ghent University in Belgium.

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is a leading orthopaedic specialist with over 100 international articles published on spinal deformities. He manages complex spinal curvature cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and North American Spine Society
• Specialises in both paediatric spinal problems and adult spinal deformities
• Performs minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times
• Expert in managing kyphosis and spinal column stenosis
• Serves on the editorial board for the European Spine Journal

Dr. Burak Onvural is the founder of Onvural Orthopedic Center in Izmir. He served as the official injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League. Dr. Onvural specializes in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and stem cell therapy for arthritis. He completed training at Europe’s International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

• Trained at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US and Louisville University in Germany.
• Treats professional athletes from the Turkish Premier League.
• Performs knee, hip, and ankle arthroscopy alongside joint replacement procedures.
• Works at the only private Turkish orthopedic clinic accredited for medical tourism.

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in complex spinal corrections including the surgical treatment of scoliosis
• Completed advanced orthopaedic surgical training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Oversees clinical standards and surgical protocols as Department Head
• Focuses on spinal health, bone trauma, and paediatric orthopaedic conditions
• Provides evidence-based care within a leading university research environment

Professor Turgut Akgul is a multi-award-winning spine specialist who serves as an editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and the Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

• Awarded 'Best Oral Presentation' by AO Spine for his research on complex paediatric spinal conditions
• Specialises in Vertebral Body Tethering, a motion-preserving alternative to traditional spinal fusion
• Winner of the national Akif Sakar Science Award for his contributions to orthopaedic research
• Board member and treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society
• Expert in selective and non-selective fusion techniques for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis