Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 9

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.

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

Professor Bektaser is an elite orthopaedic specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in robotic knee replacement surgery for joint wear.

• Performs robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty for higher precision and faster post-operative recovery
• Specialises in prosthetic surgery for hip, knee, and shoulder joints
• Appointed Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University, training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Expert in arthroscopy, using tiny cameras to treat joint issues with minimal tissue damage
• Researched total knee replacement outcomes during doctoral training at Ankara's leading emergency hospital

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