Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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.

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 Mehmet Taskoparan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who performs joint replacement surgery for advanced arthrosis at Private Anadolu Hospital.

• Performs total knee and hip prostheses for degenerative joint disorders
• Uses three-dimensional surgery for precise knee and hip alignment
• Specialises in arthroscopic interventional surgery – a minimally invasive approach for joint repair
• Member of the Arthroplasty Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Fellow of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)

Dr Gökbörü Bedir has performed over 1,100 orthopaedic procedures at System Hospital, specialising in surgical solutions for joint wear and tear.

• Focuses on restoring mobility through reconstructive surgeries
• Manages complex joint cases at a high-volume surgical centre
• Uses modern orthopaedic techniques to improve patient recovery times
• Coordinates post-operative care within a multidisciplinary clinical team

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.

Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk has performed over 1,100 successful procedures and specialises in joint preservation and restorative therapies at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote tissue repair without major surgery
• Performs knee and hip replacements for advanced joint degeneration cases
• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscectomy – a minimally invasive way to repair torn joint cartilage
• Uses ankle and shoulder replacement techniques to restore full joint mobility
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society with published research on surgical safety

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

Professor Ahmet Dogan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Kolan Hospital Group with a focus on reconstructive surgery and joint health.

• Specialises in arthroplasty – replacing damaged joint surfaces with prosthetics to restore pain-free movement
• Performs orthopaedic trauma surgery to repair complex bone and joint injuries
• Active researcher in the field of orthopaedics and traumatology
• Recognised for managing both degenerative joint wear and sudden structural damage