Best Funnel Chest Deformity Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialist research training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in complex deformity correction and external fixation techniques
• Performed extensive trauma and reconstructive surgery at major university hospitals
• Recognised with multiple awards for clinical research in surgical reconstruction
• Former Associate Professor at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Istanbul Medipol University
• Active member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and Trauma Society

Dr Burak Tuna is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a strong focus on joint and structural bone repairs.

• Specialises in minimally invasive surgical techniques – uses smaller incisions to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Expert in trauma and fracture management for complex bone reconstruction cases
• Contributes to research on innovative surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Known for clear communication and designing individualised surgical recovery plans

Dr. Erman Cekic has performed 10,000+ knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is an orthopedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Cekic specializes in joint and cartilage surgery using biological stem cell treatments. He provides surgical and non-surgical care for professional sports clubs and elderly patients.

• Utilizes the MAKO robotic system for high-accuracy joint replacement procedures.
• Expert in arthroscopic meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Treats complex bone deformities, scoliosis, and hand conditions requiring microsurgery.
• Research contributor on radiographic union scores for predicting bone fracture healing.

Dr. Selman Dogan is a highly-rated orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in hip and shoulder replacement and treats international patients. Dr. Dogan also manages complex spine and extremity trauma. He holds a degree from the Cerrahpasa School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching Hospital.

• Expertise includes pediatric orthopedics for conditions like hip dysplasia and pes equinovarus.
• Studied orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Performs sports traumatology procedures for meniscus and cruciate ligament injuries.
• Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting US healthcare safety standards.

Dr. Gursel Saka is an orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty. Dr. Saka was a finalist for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards in 2014. He has performed numerous operations for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Expertise in pelvis-acetabulum surgery and pediatric orthopedics.
• Treats scoliosis, spinal fractures, and herniated discs.
• Performs MAKOplasty robotic joint replacement for knees and hips.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Dr. Sami Sokucu is a senior orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic oncology and complex bone trauma. He is a certified member of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Dr. Sokucu treats diverse conditions like scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

• Performs specialized hip and ankle arthroscopy procedures.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.
• Member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association since 2014.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.