Hand surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 7

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 Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in microvascular hand and wrist repair.

• Trained in basic microsurgery for the delicate repair of small nerves and blood vessels in the hand
• Completed specialist cadaver training in wrist arthroscopy – using tiny cameras for minimally invasive joint surgery
• Researched how lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) impacts grasp strength to improve functional recovery
• Expertise in managing complex limb trauma, including humerus and tibia fractures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Rustu Nuran is an orthopedic surgeon at Hermes Clinics in Ankara. He treats musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis and habitual shoulder dislocations. Dr. Nuran is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID). He practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle.
• Treats bone fractures and spinal conditions like ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs surgical correction for hallux valgus and funnel chest deformity.

Dr. Erdinc Genc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed elite training at the American Hip Institute in Chicago. Dr. Genc specializes in hip and sports medicine at a JCI-accredited facility. He previously trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, Germany.

• Performs minimally invasive ALMIS hip arthroplasty and total joint replacements.
• Treats sports injuries using expertise from the UPENN Sports Medicine Center.
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis and meniscus injuries.
• Corrects complex deformities like scoliosis and developmental dysplasia of the hip.

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.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in complex surgical repairs of the hand.

• Treats extremity trauma including intricate fractures and tendon or muscle tears in the hand
• Appointed as a full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a key medical teaching institution
• Formerly a Chief Resident at major emergency and traumatology centres across Ankara
• Published numerous scientific papers on orthopaedic surgery techniques and patient outcomes

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul with a strong focus on correcting complex hand and upper limb conditions.

• Treats syndactyly, a congenital condition where fingers are fused together
• Performs reconstructive procedures for traumatic bone and joint injuries in the hand
• Specialises in treating developmental deformities in both children and adult patients
• Uses regenerative stem cell therapy for joint issues like arthritis
• Practices at a GHA-accredited clinic, meeting international safety and quality standards

Dr. Gorkem Kiyak is an orthopedic surgeon at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, spinal surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Dr. Kiyak treats scoliosis, bone injuries, and ankylosing spondylitis. He works at a facility accredited by TEMOS and ISO 9001.

• Specializes in adult and pediatric orthopedic spine surgery.
• Treats conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
• Performs surgery for hip fractures and meniscus tears.
• Works at a clinic licensed for international health tourism by the Turkish Ministry of Health.