Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at the University of Toronto specializing in spinal cord regeneration.

• Performs complex spinal deformity surgeries including scoliosis, kyphosis, and thoracoscopic procedures
• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Serves as a member of EUROSPINE and the AO Spine international community
• Published 65 international scientific articles and edited seven medical textbooks on spine care

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.

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. 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. 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.

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a dedicated specialist in orthopaedic spinal surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing on complex scoliosis corrections.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Expertise spanning orthopaedics and traumatology for both children and adults
• Double-qualified in spinal surgery and orthopaedics from Hacettepe University
• Provides detailed second opinions and document reviews for complex spinal cases
• Promoted to Professor following extensive work at top Turkish training hospitals

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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.