Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Akgul is a multi-award-winning specialist who serves as the Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Specialises in Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT), a non-fusion technique that preserves spinal flexibility
• Won Best Poster for research comparing fusion results in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Treats complex cases including spine revision surgery and paediatric spinal tuberculosis
• Serves as a board member and Treasurer for the Turkish Spine Society

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a board-certified spinal specialist who trained at the prestigious UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in managing complex scoliosis and kyphosis using the latest spinal surgery protocols
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed a dedicated clinical fellowship in spinal surgery to master advanced corrective techniques
• Former university lecturer who taught specialist courses on degenerative spine diseases and vertebral fractures

Assistant Professor Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a specialist neurosurgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship at Temple University Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in spine surgery for complex structural conditions and deformities
• Holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Neurosurgery
• Completed medical training at Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top-ranked medical school
• Appointed as an Assistant Professor, active in training the next generation of spine specialists
• Expert in neurosurgical techniques that protect spinal cord function during corrective procedures

Professor Ahmet Dogan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Kolan Hospital Group who focuses on complex spinal correction.

• Specialises in surgical management of scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Published researcher with over 50 scientific papers on orthopaedic outcomes
• Former academic at Istanbul Science University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expertise includes paediatric and adult spinal reconstructive surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a specialist spinal surgeon whose research on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has been published in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Performs surgical scoliosis correction to straighten the spine and prevent progression
• Provides conservative scoliosis management for patients who do not require surgery
• Specialises in managing blood loss during adolescent scoliosis operations for safer recovery
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics
• Practises at Risus Clinic Istanbul using both traditional and minimally invasive techniques

Dr Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in paediatric scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, bringing senior expertise to the spinal unit at Private Anadolu Hospital.

• Uses percutaneous spinal surgery – a method involving tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Performs kyphoplasty to stabilise vertebrae using bone cement through small needles
• Expert in treating spinal stenosis, which involves narrowing of the spinal canal
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Arthroplasty Society
• Fellow of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)

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.