Valgus Deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Erdinc Genc practiced at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, bringing international orthopaedic expertise to Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – a world-renowned centre for joint replacement
• Specialises in sports medicine and orthopaedics for lower limb correction
• Completed a fellowship at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia
• Focuses on restoring mobility through precise surgical realignment of the foot
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Dr Selman Dogan has performed over 1,100 procedures, specialising in complex lower extremity surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on lower extremity trauma and corrective surgery for structural foot and leg issues
• Highly rated for joint replacement and reconstruction involving the lower limbs
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at Medeniyet University to manage bone and soft tissue tumours
• Experienced in sports traumatology, treating complex ligament and tendon injuries

Professor Gursel Saka is a finalist for the Tubitak Technology Awards, recognised for his technical precision at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in arthroplasty – joint reconstruction to correct severe foot alignment issues
• Focuses on trauma surgery and complex bone deformity correction
• Former Associate Professor at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in pelvis and spinal surgery for comprehensive skeletal alignment
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He brings global expertise to complex orthopaedic corrections, having refined his surgical skills in both Japan and the United States.

• Specialises in corrective orthopaedic surgery for bone and joint deformities
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center in the USA to master surgical techniques
• Completed clinical research at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Professor at Istanbul University – a leading institution for orthopaedics and traumatology
• Founder of the first specialised spine centre in the region

Dr. Kutsi Tuncer is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He is a prominent researcher in tendon healing and orthopedic oncology. His work focuses on biological agents that increase collagen expression during tendon repair. Dr. Tuncer treats both adults and children with complex musculoskeletal conditions.

• Specializes in stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee joint regeneration.
• Performs MAKOplasty and robotic-assisted joint replacements for high precision.
• Treats structural deformities including scoliosis and valgus conditions.
• Author of studies on improving Achilles tendon tensile strength after surgery.

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with decades of experience in complex bone and joint restoration.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less post-op pain
• Treats cases at the JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital – a world-recognised medical centre
• Expert in orthopaedic traumatology – manages bone alignment issues caused by injury or strain
• Trained at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Faculty – one of Turkey’s most prestigious medical schools

Professor Sami Sokucu has performed over 1,100 orthopaedic procedures and leads the surgical team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in single-sided surgical correction for complex bone and joint misalignments
• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT)
• Member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association for joint reconstruction
• Recognised by the Provincial Health Directorate for his commitment to patient care
• Sits on the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association board