Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Abdullah Eren is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed a new Salter osteotomy technique to treat developmental hip dysplasia. This award-winning method eliminates the need for pins during internal fixation. Dr. Eren specializes in pediatric trauma, Perthes disease, and limb lengthening.

• Served as President of the TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch.
• Founder of the Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center).
• Performed as a long-term trainer for Ilizarov limb lengthening courses.
• Received multiple first-place awards for research on hip dysplasia and septic arthritis.

Dr. Esref Terzi is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on joint reconstruction and traumatic injury repair. Dr. Terzi uses the MAKO robotic system for high-precision hip and knee replacements. He has published research on 3D bioprinting for bone formation.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries.
• Treats complex spinal conditions like scoliosis and funnel chest deformity.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
• Participated in medical exchange programs in Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Greece.

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on joint preservation and advanced arthroplasty. He is recognised for his research into cartilage damage and joint reconstruction.

• Specialises in arthroplasty, using joint replacement surgery to restore mobility in severe cases
• Uses microfracture techniques for cartilage injuries to stimulate natural repair in the knee joint
• Performs arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Published research on endoprosthetic reconstructions for complex clinical cases
• Trained at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a senior orthopaedic surgeon specialising in regenerative therapies and joint reconstruction at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Uses stem cell applications including BMAC and SVF to treat joint cartilage degeneration
• Trained in Austria and the USA in paediatric and reconstructive orthopaedic surgery
• Specialises in arthroplasty, focusing on hip and knee prostheses for severe osteoarthritis
• Active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society and the Turkish Ilizarov Society

Professor Tuncer brings specialised expertise to Medical Park Bahcelievler, focusing on hip and knee arthroplasty for patients with debilitating joint wear.

• Member of the Association of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
• Specialises in Ilizarov methods for complex limb reconstruction and alignment
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology for managing bone and soft tissue tumours
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Experienced in foot and ankle surgery for mobility restoration

Doctor Naputt graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and specialises in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at EDNA Wellness.

• Completed clinical fellowship training at the Institute of Orthopedics within Lerdsin Hospital
• Specialises in post-operative rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility after joint procedures
• Expert in musculoskeletal health and managing sarcopenia, which is age-related muscle loss
• Publishes research on functional independence and recovery following fragility hip fractures
• Experienced in treating complex joint dislocations and nerve-related orthopaedic injuries

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a knee and joint specialist who conducted intensive trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster joint recovery
• Focuses on knee surgery and managing complex sports injuries
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Holds a Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council certificate
• Serves as a clinical instructor training future orthopaedic specialists

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 Ugur Onur Kasman specialises in arthroplasty at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – a major healthcare facility in Istanbul.

• Performs arthroplasty for joint replacement surgery to restore mobility in hips and knees
• Specialises in arthroscopic joint surgery – a minimally invasive technique using tiny incisions for quicker recovery
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Trained at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training Hospital
• Expertise includes managing complex tendon repairs and sporting injuries