Hand Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

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

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

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

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

Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

Orthopaedics and Traumatology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
• Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
• Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
• Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
• Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

International Researcher IDs:  

• ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

Education & Training

• 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
• 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

Academic & Professional Appointments

• 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
• 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

Professional Memberships

• Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
  AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

Scientific & Educational Contributions

• Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

Teaching & Speaking Engagements

• Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
• Hip and knee arthroplasty
• Prosthetic joint infections
• VTE prophylaxis
• Surgical approaches and implant strategies

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Professor Kececi is a highly regarded specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on limb salvage and complex orthopaedic reconstruction.

• Specialises in tendon transfers to restore hand and arm function after injury
• Trained in France in minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
• Former General Secretary of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Manages complex reconstruction cases including elbow and shoulder surgery

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in paediatric hand surgery and complex musculoskeletal oncology
• Heads the orthopaedic department at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Won multiple Akif Sakir Sakar Scientific Awards for clinical research
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Trained as a clinical visitor at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Undertook further international training at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Focuses on upper limb procedures including complex shoulder and elbow reconstructions
• Served as an orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital