Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Goksel Gultekin Sahiner leads the orthopaedic team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in full joint reconstruction for severe arthrosis.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis – artificial joint replacement to restore pain-free movement
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Manages paediatric and adult trauma cases involving complex joint damage
• Specialises in deformity and lengthening surgery to correct structural limb issues

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on restoring joint function through surgical intervention.

• Performs arthroplasty to replace damaged knee, shoulder, and hip joints with durable prostheses
• Uses arthroscopic debridement – a minimally invasive keyhole technique to clean out damaged joint tissue
• Specialises in microfracture surgery to encourage new cartilage growth in worn joints
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of the most established medical schools in the region
• Expert in trauma surgery and correcting complex toe deformities like hallux valgus

Dr Omer Bozduman is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and spinal health.

• Specialises in knee and hip prosthesis to restore mobility in damaged joints
• Expertise in managing spinal canal stenosis to relieve pressure on nerves
• Treats complex foot and ankle problems like heel spurs and chronic pain
• Manages shoulder conditions with a focus on improving joint function
• Treats coccyx pain using targeted clinical methods

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Professor Feridun Cilli is a highly credentialed specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the United States.

• Specialises in knee and shoulder surgery for arthrosis management
• Expert in arthroscopy – uses keyhole surgery for joint repair and faster recovery
• Certified in microsurgery for high-precision joint and nerve procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Trained at GATA Haydarpasa, one of Turkey's premier military medical institutions

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics for complex joint cases
• Performed a clinical residency at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Awarded first prize for oncology presentation at the National Turkish Orthopaedics Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Former Professor of Orthopaedics at Marmara University Department of Traumatology

Associate Professor Savas Comlek is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice specialising in non-surgical relief for chronic joint and spinal pain.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist using ultrasound to precisely target painful joints
• Expertise in interventional pain management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Uses minimally invasive injections to reduce inflammation and avoid major surgery
• Published researcher on managing lumbar and musculoskeletal pain unresponsive to conservative care
• Qualified specialist in anaesthesiology and reanimation from Istanbul University

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in joint replacement surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with world-class training in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures.

• Trained in France at the Centre Orthopedique in minimally invasive hip surgery – using smaller incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs both knee and hip prosthesis replacements to restore joint mobility
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and limb-lengthening surgery
• Served as General Secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch of TOTBID

Professor Murat Demiroglu is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on bone-related joint conditions.

• Researches how subchondral bone – the layer just beneath joint cartilage – affects the progression of osteoarthritis
• Published expert reviews on joint health in the Open Journal of Orthopedics
• Practices at a hospital renowned for its specialised orthopaedic department
• Uses research-based protocols to manage joint wear and structural bone changes

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with high-level international training from Switzerland and the USA.

• Completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at Switzerland's renowned Balgrist University Hospital
• Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, a world leader in orthopaedics
• Specialises in treating arthrosis of the upper limbs using minimally invasive techniques
• Focuses on joint preservation and joint replacement to improve patient mobility and lifestyle

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist in joint restoration who sits on the board of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery, using keyhole techniques for faster recovery and less post-op pain
• Expertise in developmental hip dysplasia and complex joint preservation
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in shoulder and ankle surgery in Italy and Turkey
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.