Hand surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Professor Ali Levent Yalchin is a senior specialist who helped establish the Hand Surgery Department at the American Hospital.

• Specialises in orthopaedic hand surgery and complex trauma reconstruction
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs delicate microsurgery for nerve repairs and tendon injuries
• Expertise includes treating congenital hand differences and degenerative joint conditions

Dr Semih Ak has performed 900+ procedures and is a key specialist at the Turan Turan Musculoskeletal Health Center.

• Specialises in tendon transfer surgery to restore hand and wrist function
• Performs tenolysis to release tendons from scar tissue, improving movement after injury
• Trained at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on orthopaedic trauma and restorative hand procedures

Dr. Haluk Cabuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle surgery with a focus on arthroplasty. Dr. Cabuk completed a clinical fellowship in Germany at the GO:H Sports Clinic. He concentrated on knee circumferential osteotomies and total knee replacement techniques.

• Winner of the Derviş Manizade Science Award for orthopedic research.
• Received the Tusyad Overseas traveling education scholarship for sports injuries and arthroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions including meniscus tears, scoliosis, and hip fractures.
• Performs MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee joint health.

Dr. Ahmad Dogan is the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening, and Ilizarov surgery. Dr. Dogan completed a specialized fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Austria. He is an active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS).

• Performs complex procedures including shoulder and ankle replacements.
• Treats congenital deformities like clubfoot and pediatric hip dysplasia.
• Uses stem cell applications such as BMAC and SVF for joint treatment.
• Expert in deformity correction using the Taylor Spatial Frame system.

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a dedicated focus on complex hand and upper extremity reconstruction.

• Specialises in tendon transfers to restore hand function for patients with ulnar nerve palsy
• Performs surgical repairs for thumb ligament injuries and carpal bone cysts
• Expertise includes microsurgery for glomus tumours and spontaneous tendon ruptures
• Published clinical research on surgical outcomes for hand and joint injuries

Dr Firat Fidan is a board-certified specialist who holds the AO Trauma Master certification in upper extremity surgery. He focuses on restoring function through precise tendon repairs and trauma reconstruction at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in tendon injuries and surgery to restore hand and finger mobility
• Completed the AO Trauma Master Course specifically for upper extremity procedures
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Manages complex post-trauma deformities affecting hand and wrist alignment
• Uses arthroscopic techniques for minimally invasive joint repairs and faster recovery

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in hand surgery.

• Performed 900+ procedures focusing on complex hand and upper limb reconstruction
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre in the USA
• Specialises in microsurgery and reconstructive techniques for traumatic injuries
• Certified instructor for national microsurgery and hand surgery programmes