Meniscus Tear Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Abdullah Eren is a leading specialist in orthopaedic surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a strong focus on complex sports and trauma cases.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty, training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Uses limb reconstruction techniques including Ilizarov methods to repair severe joint and bone issues
• Former President of the Pediatric Orthopedics Branch of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Received top clinical awards for developing new surgical techniques that improve patient recovery
• Recognised international member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Professor Senol Akman is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a heavy focus on sports traumatology and joint repair.

• Published research on bioabsorbable interference screws used to secure grafts during ligament and meniscus repairs
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using keyhole surgery for quicker recovery times and less post-operative pain
• Expertise in managing irreducible knee dislocations and complex joint injuries
• Active contributor to the journal of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
• Professor at a JCI-accredited centre, ensuring high international standards of surgical care

Personal information

Title: Associate Professor

Branch: Anesthesiology

Work History:

1 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Waist and Neck Pain

2 Cancer Pains

3 Spine Pains

4 Pain

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Anesthesia and Reanimation

Specialization Training

2017 - Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice

2018- Certifield Interventional Pain Sonologist

International Articles

1 ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ, MUTLU AYHAN, ÖZGÖNENEL EBRU, KAHRAMAN SİNAN, ÖZGÖNENEL LEVENT (2021). Atypical Fem-oral Fracture After Discontinuing Long-Term Bisphosphonate Use. Demiroğlu Bilim University Florence Nightingale

Medical Journal, 7(1), 52-56., Doi: 10.5606/fng.btd.2021.25048

2 POTTERY WAR, ORDU AYLIN (2021). Interventional Pain Management During SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Signa Vitae, 17(4),

178-184., doi: 10.22514/sv.2021.008

3 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Transverse Abdominis Plane Block-Based Multimodal Analgesia Protocol Reduces Tramadol

Need After Cesarean Section. Bağcılar Medical Bulletin, 6(2), 134-141., Doi: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2021.11.077

4 ÇÖMLEK SAVAS, SAĞLAM SEZER (2021). A New Approach for Leptomeningeal Metastases: Chemotherapy Adminis-

tered Through Lumbar Intrathecal Port. Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Doi: 10.1590/0004-282X-ANP-2020-0554

5 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Treatment Methods for Bone Metastasis-Induced Pain. Turkish Journal of Oncology, 36(1), 73-

78., Doi: 10.5505/tjo.2021.S1019

6 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Ultrasound-Guided Interventions During Pregnancy for Lumbosacral Pain Unresponsive to Con-

servative Treatment: A Retrospective Review. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 49(1), 20-27., Doi: 10.1002/jcu.22923

7 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Pain Control with Splanchnic Neurolysis in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Unresponsive to Celiac

Plexus Neurolysis. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 2023-2031., doi: 10.2147/JPR.S266689

8 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Chemotherapy-Induced Pneumonitis Associated with Transient CA 15-3 Elevation. Journal of

Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 26(7), 1750-1753., Doi: 10.1177/1078155220904994

9 RAHİMİ MEHDİ, GÖĞÜZ DEMET, KAYA GÜNER, BOZKURT PERVİN, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (2000). Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) Application in Pediatric Patients. Ağrı, 12(1), 19-26.

10 BOZKURT PERVİN, KAYA GÜNER, TUNALI YUSUF, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (1996). Bradyarrhythmia During Reperfusion in Kidney Transplantations (Case Report). Journal of the Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 24(2), 92-94.

Dr Omer Bozduman is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on knee and shoulder reconstructive procedures.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive method with smaller incisions and quicker return to mobility
• Manages complex joint issues including knee and hip prosthesis surgery
• Focuses on soft tissue repair and joint preservation techniques
• Works within a dedicated international surgical unit at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Professor Feridun Cilli is a sports medicine expert who completed intensive training in knee and shoulder surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with faster recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for performing precise repairs with microscopic accuracy
• Practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital following over a decade at Private Bodrum Acibadem Hospital
• Academically trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Ankara

Professor Sahiner is a specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on keyhole techniques for joint repair.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Specialises in sports surgery for athletes needing to return to peak performance
• Manages both adult and paediatric trauma cases involving complex joint injuries
• Expertise includes partial and total knee prosthesis for patients with extensive joint wear

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a specialist in orthopaedics at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on keyhole surgery to repair knee injuries. He trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most established medical schools.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscectomy – a minimally invasive procedure to trim or repair torn meniscus tissue
• Specialises in arthroscopic debridement – cleaning out joint debris to reduce pain and improve mobility
• Expert in microfracture surgery – a technique that stimulates new cartilage growth in the knee joint
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for surgical excellence

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopy – a keyhole technique for faster recovery and less pain
• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Completed a dedicated surgical fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise in cartilage preservation and joint biomechanics

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital with international expertise in sports injuries and knee surgery.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for repairing meniscus tears with smaller incisions
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Completed specialised training in knee and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and trauma surgery for joint restoration

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in robotic and arthroscopic knee interventions.

• Specialises in knee joint arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that allows for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association, focusing on high-precision surgical outcomes
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in peripheral sports injuries and knee interventions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Professor Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Liv Hospital who won the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society fellowship award.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Trained in orthopaedic trauma research as a fellow at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Former Chief Physician at Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Burak Onvural is an orthopaedic specialist who served as the team doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique to repair tears through tiny incisions
• Trained in microsurgery at Louisville University, focusing on precise tissue repair for faster recovery
• Offers stem cell therapy for knee injuries to support natural healing alongside surgical repair
• Completed specialist trauma training with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Guest clinical observer at the prestigious Ranawat Orthopaedics in the United States

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopaedic surgery and former professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that preserves natural joint tissue.
• Uses stem cell therapy to help repair damaged cartilage and speed up joint recovery without major surgery.
• Performs knee arthroscopy for precise diagnosis and mechanical treatment of complex intra-articular tears.
• Authored numerous published research papers specifically focused on knee joint reconstruction and surgical outcomes.
• Led orthopaedic training programmes at several major university hospitals, mentoring the next generation of surgeons.

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who specialises in joint preservation and keyhole surgery.

• Performed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States
• Uses arthroscopy for meniscus repairs, a minimally invasive technique that reduces scarring and downtime
• Completed a master's programme in advanced joint surgery to manage complex cartilage injuries
• Specialises in trauma care, including soft tissue injuries and joint dislocations

Associate Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair using minimally invasive techniques to preserve knee cartilage
• Focuses on joint preservation to reduce long-term risk of osteoarthritis
• Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical school
• Manages complex sports injuries and traumatic knee ligament tears

Awards

1. Best Oral Presentation, AO Spine AWARD 10th Hellenic spine congress and joint meeting with french and turkish spine society and 40th symposium'' Giannestras- symrnis Thessaloniki, 26-29 october 2016 Spinal Tuberculosis inPatients With Growing Spine Akgül T., Korkmaz M., Benli T., Talu U., Şar C.

2. Best Poster, 23rd Efort (European Federation Of National Associations Of Orthopaedics And Traumatology) congress, 22-24 june 2022 Correlations between radiographic spinopelvic parameters and health-related quality of life: A prospective evaluation of 37 patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Bayram S., Kendirci A. Ş. , Karalar Ş., Durmuş Tekçe H., Parman F. Y. , Akgül T, Durmaz H.

3. TOTDER XXI.Akif Şakar Science Award

4. Best poster, TOTBID- 24th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2014

5. Best poster, Totder 6th Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting May 12-15, 2016

6. Best poster, Comparison of Selective and Non-Selective Fusion Results in the Treatment of Lenke Type 1B Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, 27th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2017.

Education

Halide Edip Adıvar High School (English High School) (1999)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2011)
Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2011-2012)

Experience

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2017-2023)
Koç University Hospital Spine Center - Part-time (2018-2023)
Istanbul Universityniversitesi Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2023-present)
National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery-Turkish Journal Of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, Advisory Board Member, 2020
Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, Associate Editor, 2019 - Ongoing
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica, Associate Editorr, 2019 - Ongoing
Turkish Spine Society (TOD)-board member-Treasurer
TOTDER (Turkish Orthopedic Association)-board member.

Medical Interests

• Spine Surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Spine Fractures
• Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT)(Scoliosis with tether)
• Narrow Canal Surgery
• Spine Revision Surgery
• Pelvic Surgery