Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on restorative orthopaedics and traumatology.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for clinical standards
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for complex bone conditions
• Trained at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in orthopaedic trauma
• Offers consultations in fluent English and German for international patients

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.

• Completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Colorado University Denver Health Centre in the United States
• Specialises in arthroscopy, using tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in Ilizarov applications for complex bone reconstruction and limb alignment
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University, training the next generation of specialists

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.