Ankylosing spondylitis Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist with international research background from the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in degenerative spine diseases and complex vertebral fractures
• Published research on inflammatory markers and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratios in Ankylosing spondylitis
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed clinical fellowships in spinal surgery and orthopaedic oncology
• Holds a Turkish Board certification from the Training Council (TOTEK)

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He published research on managing blood loss in scoliosis surgery in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. Dr. Turk focus on shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery alongside sports injury reconstruction.

• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder.
• Treats orthopedic conditions using stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee injuries.
• Conducts fetal surgery for spina bifida and spine tumor embolization.
• Corrects foot deformities using the Lapidus 3D bunion correction procedure.

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.

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 a focus on surgical interventions for musculoskeletal conditions.

• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Ankara
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association for precision-based procedures
• Specialises in arthroscopic techniques which use small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Researched spinal canal complications following shoulder surgery to improve patient safety
• Active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association