Injuries of bones and joints Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a high-volume orthopaedic surgeon specialising in complex joint reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopy at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery on knees, shoulders, and ankles using tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in revision arthroplasty to fix or replace failing older joint implants
• Uses stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis to promote natural tissue healing
• Treats paediatric cases including spina bifida surgery and prosthetic fittings for children
• Expert in scoliosis management including published research on surgical blood loss safety

Dr Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in minimally invasive trauma surgery and percutaneous spinal repair for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs percutaneous spinal surgery using small punctures for faster patient recovery
• Uses shock wave therapy (ESWT) to treat heel spurs and tennis elbow without surgery
• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus and ligament repair for sports-related injuries
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Arthroplasty Society
• Highly skilled in total hip and knee prostheses for rheumatic joint disorders

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on robotic-assisted joint surgery and complex bone trauma.

• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association, specialising in computer-guided joint replacements
• Highly trained in arthroscopy – using keyhole surgery for shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries to speed up recovery times
• Expert in managing complex fractures, including paediatric humerus and adult tibia injuries
• Completed advanced surgical training in Verona, Italy, specifically for shoulder joint reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser leads orthopaedic care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, specialising in robotic-assisted joint replacements and complex trauma recovery.

• Performs robotic knee arthroplasty – uses computer guidance for more precise implant alignment and faster recovery
• Treats extremity traumas including complex bone fractures and muscle or tendon tears
• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology for the surgical removal of bone tumours
• Uses arthroscopy for sports injuries – a keyhole technique that reduces scarring and downtime
• Appointed as a Full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University in 2018

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Egemed Hospital with a focus on trauma and restorative bone surgery.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on traumatology, treating acute fractures and complex joint injuries
• Practised as a specialist at major public and private centres like Koru Hospital
• Provides surgical solutions for degenerative joint disease and bone trauma

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in spine surgery, hand and upper extremity injuries, and complex fractures of the pelvis and lower limbs
• Holds a Turkish Board certification in Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Expert in total knee arthroplasty, using techniques that improve post-operative muscle strength and recovery
• Experienced in treating orthopaedic oncology cases involving both benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumours