Osteoporosis Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who holds a BOARD certificate from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

• Specialises in fracture management and metabolic bone health at Estophia Hospital
• Published research in International Osteoporosis describing the link between platelet volume and bone mineralisation
• Completed a clinical spine surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Expert in managing vertebral fractures and degenerative spine conditions through surgical and non-surgical means
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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. 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 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

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem Hospital who underwent specialist training at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Completed a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Undertook specialist observership at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Specialises in managing bone health and fracture prevention for senior patients
• Experienced in residency training at Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatments for metabolic bone issues

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.

Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a professor of orthopedics at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic knee prosthesis and complex joint replacement surgery. Dr. Bektaser serves as a lecturer and has published numerous scientific articles on skeletal trauma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty.
• Treats orthopedic oncology cases and complex bone fractures.
• Expertise includes arthroscopy for sports injuries and hand surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint conditions.

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