Syndactyly Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in hand surgery and reconstructive procedures. He has dedicated much of his academic career to managing complex extremity conditions at major training and research hospitals.

• Specialises in hand surgery to restore function and appearance in congenital limb differences
• Serves as a Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a key institution for medical training
• Performs reconstructive surgery for extremity traumas including bone fractures and tendon tears
• Expertise includes orthopaedic oncology surgeries for removing tumours and restoring limb structure

Dr. Baris Gorgun is an orthopedic surgeon at the Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedics Academy in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including pediatric spinal issues and orthopedic tumors. Dr. Gorgun treats developmental dysplasia of the hip and valgus deformities at an academy for pediatric orthopedic care.

• Treats congenital conditions like syndactyly and Klumpke's palsy.
• Manages joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs surgical and conservative treatments for meniscus tears and hip fractures.
• Practices pediatric orthopedic surgery and oncological orthopedics.

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.

Professor Cataltepe leads the orthopaedic team at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in correcting congenital limb differences like syndactyly.

• Performs surgical separation of fused fingers and toes to improve hand and foot function
• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and musculoskeletal reconstruction
• Treats complex developmental conditions including hip dysplasia and spinal curvatures
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical faculties
• Expertise includes microsurgical techniques for nerve and joint repair

Dr. Bulut Okay is an orthopedic surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and joint reconstruction. Dr. Okay performs ALMIS, a minimally invasive technique for hip arthroplasty, and uses stem cell therapy for knee conditions. He treats bone deformities and sports injuries.

• Performs MAKOplasty for robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements.
• Treats pediatric conditions such as developmental hip dysplasia and syndactyly.
• Performs revision arthroplasty for failed hip and knee implants.
• Works at Medicana Sivas, a facility treating over 113,700 patients annually.

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