Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Professor Erdal Karaöz is a pioneer in regenerative medicine who established Turkey's first private hospital stem cell centre under strict international GMP manufacturing standards.

• Trained in embryonic stem cell research at Harvard University in the USA
• Specialises in Mesenchymal Stem Cells to reduce joint inflammation and repair tissue
• Leading expert in regenerative therapies for patients with complex joint degeneration
• Founded the first institutional stem cell and gene therapy research centre in Turkey
• Published over 190 scientific articles on cellular therapies and tissue engineering

Professor Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital who was awarded the prestigious Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society travelling fellowship.

• Specialises in joint arthroplasty, performing prosthetic surgery for hip, knee and shoulder joints
• Trained in orthopaedic trauma research at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for joint and cartilage repairs, allowing for smaller incisions
• Former Chief Physician at the renowned Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow

Professor Burak Onvural brings top-tier sports medicine expertise to arthrosis care, having previously served as the official injury doctor for Turkish Premier League team Altay FC.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroplasty to restore joint function and mobility
• Uses hip and ankle arthroscopy – keyhole surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Offers stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote natural joint tissue repair
• Trained at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Completed clinical observations at the prestigious Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US

Dr Sutawadee Sukcharoensin is a leading specialist in regenerative medicine at Welida Health Wellness Centre who focusses on stem cell therapies for joint health.

• Treats degenerative joint issues using stem cell therapy to promote natural healing
• Specialises in regenerative medicine to manage joint pain without invasive surgery
• Integrates anti-ageing protocols to improve physical rejuvenation and patient mobility
• Expert in tailored cell-based treatments for chronic musculoskeletal conditions

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopedic reconstruction who previously taught at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in revision arthroplasty to fix or replace failing joint implants
• Uses stem cell therapy for joint degeneration to assist tissue repair
• Performs robotic knee replacements for higher precision and better alignment
• Specialised in treating acetabular dysplasia – a hip socket abnormality
• Authored numerous research papers on total knee replacement and infected nonunions

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions.

• Specialises in surgical management of joint wear and orthopaedic trauma
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Oversees clinical standards as department head for joint replacement cases
• Focuses on restoring mobility through modern surgical techniques
• Fellow of the Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialist microsurgery training at the Cleveland Medical Center. He currently leads major orthopaedic procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specialises in knee and hip prostheses for patients with severe arthrosis
• Performs orthopaedic microsurgery to repair damaged joints with extreme precision
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery
• Former Chief of Orthopedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training Hospital
• Fellow of the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center in the USA

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

• Robotic knee and hip replacement surgery 

• Prosthesis revision surgery 

• Deformity (leg curvatures) 

• Shoulder and elbow diseases 

• Joint and cartilage injuries 

• Hip, knee and foot diseases 

• Arthroscopy 

• Trauma (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injuries)

Education 

• Graduation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.) 

• Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 

• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program  Director: Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş) 

• Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Yale University, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation 

• The EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany 

• Master’s Degree, University of Health Science, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s Program,, Istanbul

Associate Professor Bura Sindhupakorn directs the Centre of Excellence in Biomechanics Medicine and specialises in modern joint reconstruction for arthrosis.

• Completed a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction in Canada
• Performed specialised training in arthroscopic surgery in Munich, Germany
• Serves as a senior lecturer in biomedical innovation and translational medicine
• Former Head of Orthopaedics at a major Thai university institute
• Maintains high standards as a member of the clinical trial ethics committee