Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, where he focuses on the radiological assessment and treatment of joint conditions.

• Specialises in interventional radiology – uses imaging to guide precise, non-surgical treatments for joint discomfort
• Holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in radiological techniques for skeletal and joint health
• Served as a senior specialist at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a top-tier specialist in joint reconstruction, having trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Performs robotic-assisted hip and knee arthroplasty for high-precision implant positioning
• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery to delay or avoid the need for full replacements
• Expert in managing prosthetic joint infections and complex revision surgeries
• Maintains an active academic role as Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Colorado University Denver Health Centre.

• Holds a European Diploma in Hand Surgery from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses small cameras and tools to treat joint damage with less scarring
• Expert in Ilizarov applications – a specialised technique for complex bone reconstruction and limb alignment
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University where he trained other specialists

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who trained in microsurgery at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center.

• Specialises in knee and hip prostheses using microsurgery techniques for more precise joint replacement
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery
• Former Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at American Hospital – a leading private facility
• Previously served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained specialist surgeons

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in arthroplasty for joint restoration.

• Specialises in arthroplasty to replace or restore diseased joints for better mobility
• Uses hand surgery techniques for osteoarthritis affecting the fingers and wrists
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create non-surgical and surgical management plans

Professor Cengiz Sen specialises in revision arthroplasty and regenerative medicine at Biruni University Hospital. He offers biological alternatives like stem cell therapy for patients seeking to delay or avoid major joint surgery.

• Performs robotic knee replacement surgery for more precise implant alignment and faster recovery
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote natural tissue repair within the joint
• Specialises in revision arthroplasty – complex procedures to fix or replace failing joint implants
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in managing degenerative joint disease and congenital limb deformities

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – a major academic medical centre.

• Specialises in orthopaedic surgery for chronic joint degradation
• Leads the specialist training programme for new orthopaedic surgeons
• Focuses on surgical interventions for severe joint mobility issues
• Experienced in managing trauma-related bone and joint conditions