Coxarthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a top-tier specialist in robotic-assisted hip replacement, having trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Specialises in joint-preserving orthopaedic surgery to delay or avoid full replacements
• Performs robotic-assisted hip arthroplasty for more accurate implant positioning and faster recovery
• Expert in managing prosthetic joint infections and complex revision surgeries
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on hip and knee outcomes

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.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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. 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.

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.

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Trained at Zurich's Balgrist University – a world-leading centre for musculoskeletal health
• Completed a rigorous residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Expertise in managing joint wear and degenerative conditions like coxarthrosis
• Focuses on restoring mobility through surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic interventions

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with a career focused on hip and knee reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty – replacing damaged joint surfaces with prosthetics to restore pain-free movement
• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for high-precision joint replacement and faster recovery times
• Appointed Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – one of Turkey's specialised medical training institutions
• Expert in orthopaedic oncology surgeries for treating tumours affecting the skeletal system
• Fellowship-trained in major trauma and emergency orthopaedics at Ankara Muhittin Ulker Hospital

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at Egemed Hospitals, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and surgical care.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major surgical hub
• Specialises in managing wear and tear of the hip joints
• Focuses on surgical interventions to improve joint mobility and reduce pain
• Expertise in both public and private hospital orthopaedic sectors
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Egemed Hospitals group