Syndactyly Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Mert Filibeli is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who brings specialised expertise in paediatric limb and hand corrections.

• Trained at Dr Behcet Uz Paediatric Diseases and Surgery Hospital, a major centre for complex childhood conditions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology focusing on functional outcomes for paediatric hand cases
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for surgical excellence

Dr Firat Oruc is a specialist surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a dual focus on hand surgery and paediatric orthopaedics.

• Specialises in hand surgery to correct congenital hand differences like syndactyly
• Performs paediatric orthopaedic surgery for children needing functional and cosmetic repairs
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Focuses on soft tissue procedures to improve finger mobility and natural hand function

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified hand surgeon who holds the prestigious European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre in Colorado
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Expert in microsurgery used to carefully separate webbed fingers while preserving nerve and vessel function
• Holds a subspeciality diploma specifically in hand surgery
• Instructs other surgeons in microsurgery and reconstructive techniques

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on orthopaedic reconstruction. He holds high-level academic credentials from the Health Sciences University and served as a Chief Assistant for several years.

• Completed a research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the United States
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology to repair physical deformities
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Board-certified expert via the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

Professor Feridun Cilli is a highly skilled orthopaedic specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who holds a prestigious microsurgery certificate from the GATA training centre.

• Specialises in hand and finger reconstruction using delicate microsurgical techniques
• Completed an orthopaedic fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre in the USA
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Expert in managing congenital limb differences through corrective surgical procedures

Specializations

Adult and Pediatric Trauma Surgery

Knee, Shoulder, Ankle Arthroscopic Surgery

Knee Prosthesis, Hip Prosthesis, Shoulder Prosthesis

Deformity and Lengthening Surgery

Sports Surgery

Dr Omer Bozduman treats congenital hand and foot conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on restoring natural movement and function.

• Specialises in orthopaedic corrections for complex foot and ankle structural issues
• Performs reconstructive procedures to improve mobility in paediatric and adult cases
• Focuses on functional alignment to help patients return to daily activities faster
• Treats a wide range of bone and joint disorders within a major hospital setting

Dr. Hasan Kalkan is an orthopedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and total joint replacements for the knee, hip, and shoulder. Dr. Kalkan graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues, including ligament tears and bone fractures.

• Performs anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Surgical expert in correcting valgus deformity and hallux valgus (toe deformity).
• Performs soft tissue tumor mass excision and trauma surgery.
• Works at a facility that uses robotic-assisted techniques for faster recovery.

Dr. Savas Comlek is an Associate Professor and anesthesiologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist. Dr. Comlek treats complex spinal, neck, and cancer pain using ultrasound-guided techniques.

• Expert in splanchnic neurolysis for pancreatic cancer pain management.
• Authored over 10 international articles on interventional pain and analgesia protocols.
• Specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions like hip fractures and osteoarthritis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

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 Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in microsurgery and paediatric bone conditions.

• Completed intensive microsurgery training in Ankara to manage complex hand and finger separations
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics, including the treatment of developmental hip and foot deformities
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Presented research on paediatric surgical outcomes at multiple national medical congresses

Professor Burcin Kececi leads complex hand reconstructions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, drawing on specialist training in microsurgery and paediatric orthopaedics.

• Specialises in hand surgery and tendon transfers for improving finger function
• Expert in paediatric orthopaedics, managing congenital limb differences in children
• Trained in minimally invasive techniques at Centre Orthopedique in France
• Member of SICOT, the international society for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology
• Focuses on limb salvage and functional outcomes for complex hand cases