Osteoporosis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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 Ozan Beytemur is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, known for his work in improving osteoporosis prediction through lumbar MRI scans.

• Specialises in identifying bone quality issues using paravertebral muscle measurements
• Researches chemoprophylactic treatments to protect against steroid-induced bone loss
• Board-certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Former Chief Physician with senior expertise in managing complex bone density cases
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association since 2011

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an orthopedic surgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in arthroscopic and total replacement surgeries for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Lee is the current President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. He treats a wide range of sports injuries and degenerative joint conditions.

• Holds personal certifications from the Korean Knee Society and the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.
• Performs specialized procedures including MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis.
• Heads external cooperation for the Korea Regional Hospital Association.
• Works at Nanoori Hospital, a spine and joint facility certified by the Korean Ministry of Health.

Dr. Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopic repair. Dr. Moon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He works at a hospital recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed papers in journals like the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Specializes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex cuff tear cases.
• Sits on the editorial committee for the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Professor Ahmet Dogan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Kolan Hospital Group with a strong background in clinical research.

• Specialises in managing bone density loss and metabolic bone disorders
• Focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatments for bone health
• Contributes to orthopaedic science through ongoing clinical research
• Handled both routine and complex bone health cases

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a specialist in spinal and joint surgery who has published research on idiopathic scoliosis in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Performs vertebral plastic – a procedure to stabilise fractured vertebrae and reduce pain
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint degeneration to aid natural tissue healing
• Specialises in conservative scoliosis treatment to manage spinal curvature without invasive surgery
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

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 Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who focuses on bone health and fracture prevention in older age.

• Specialises in managing complex fractures in patients aged 55 to 70 with advanced plating techniques
• Completed dedicated training in bone and soft tissue tumours to identify underlying bone weaknesses
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association and the Robotic Knee Surgery Association
• Published research on metabolic syndrome and its impact on skeletal health and cardiovascular risk factors