Coxarthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

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. 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.

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk is a high-volume orthopaedic surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul who specialises in total hip replacement and complex revision procedures.

• Performs revision hip arthroplasty for patients needing a second or corrective joint replacement
• Treats developmental dysplasia of the hip with total hip replacement surgery
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis to support natural joint healing and recovery
• Published researcher in spinal surgery and blood loss management techniques
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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 Erdinc Genc holds a fellowship from the American Hip Institute in Chicago, where he specialised in the latest hip preservation and reconstruction techniques.

• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – a world-leading centre for joint replacements
• Completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN)
• Specialises in treating orthopaedic conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Focuses on hip-specific treatments, including minimally invasive joint surgery for faster recovery

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. Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopic repair. Dr. Moon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He works at a hospital recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed papers in journals like the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Specializes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex cuff tear cases.
• Sits on the editorial committee for the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.