Hand surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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. 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 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

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on reconstructive limb procedures and trauma recovery.

• Completed a surgical research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the United States
• Served as Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital for four years
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Accredited by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras and tiny incisions for faster joint recovery

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a dedicated clinical focus on hand surgery.

• Treats traumatic hand injuries and chronic conditions affecting the wrist and fingers
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital or injury-related hand issues
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited medical centre in Turkey
• Combines hand microsurgery expertise with broader orthopaedic trauma management

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. 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. 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 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

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a dual-language specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on orthopaedics and reconstructive hand surgery.

• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and surgical repair of hand injuries
• Trained at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital – a major regional surgical hub
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Highly proficient in German and English for clear international patient communication
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedics and emergency surgical care

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Thanapol Wangrattanapranee is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, microsurgery, and orthopedic trauma.

He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from Khon Kaen University in 2012. He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2019. He then completed a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at the same institution in 2020.

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Professor Ugur Onur Kasman is a specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with expertise in complex orthopaedic repairs and limb trauma.

• Specialises in tendon injuries and repairs to restore hand and finger functionality
• Uses arthroscopic joint surgery – a minimally invasive method using tiny cameras for faster healing
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Trains other surgeons in orthopaedics and traumatology through his academic roles
• Expert in microsurgery techniques for delicate nerve and tissue repair