Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a senior specialist in spinal surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing specifically on surgical corrections for scoliosis.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis and complex spinal curvatures
• Expert in orthopaedics and traumatology with a subspecialty in spinal reconstructive surgery
• Provides second-opinion reviews for international patients based on detailed imaging
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who specialises in complex spinal and joint reconstruction.

• Holds a PhD in clinical anatomy specifically focusing on detailed musculoskeletal structures
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of the region's most prestigious medical institutions
• Certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's premier academic medical institutions.

• Trained at the Rothman Institute in the USA, focusing on joint-preserving surgical techniques
• Mastered robotic-assisted procedures to improve precision and shorten patient recovery times
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on musculoskeletal trauma and repair
• Specialises in minimally invasive approaches that reduce post-operative pain and scarring

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who focuses on managing bone and joint disorders in young patients.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics, managing complex spinal and limb conditions in children
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Completed rigorous training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions and comprehensive post-operative care for diverse cases
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create recovery-focused treatment plans

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.