Meniscus tear Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr. Turgut Akgul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spine revision surgery. Dr. Akgul uses Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis treatment. This technique allows for spinal correction while maintaining patient flexibility.

• Board member and Treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society.
• Received the AO Spine Best Oral Presentation award for research on spinal tuberculosis.
• Specialist in narrow canal surgery and pelvic reconstruction.
• Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica.

Associate Professor Gokcen is a specialist in sports medicine and prosthetic surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on restoring joint function for patients with physical trauma and sports-related injuries.

• Specialises in sports medicine for managing complex knee and joint injuries
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in spine surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expertise in prosthetic surgery to restore mobility after severe meniscus damage
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's top-tier medical faculties
• Focuses on trauma-informed orthopaedic care for faster patient rehabilitation

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk specialises in arthroscopic meniscectomy to repair meniscus tears – a technique that involves tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive method that often avoids overnight hospital stays
• Offers stem cell therapy for knees to support tissue regeneration and joint health
• Leading orthopaedic specialist at Risus Clinic Istanbul with research published in international surgical journals
• Expertise includes complex ACL reconstructions and sports-related joint injuries

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

Dr Erdinc Genc holds a specialised diploma in Football Medicine from Istanbul University – his expertise focuses on high-level sports injury recovery.

• Trained at the American Hip Institute in Chicago – a global leader in joint preservation
• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair – uses tiny cameras for less scarring and quicker healing
• Completed sports medicine training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Centre in Philadelphia
• Expertise in joint bio-mechanics gained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg

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.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is an orthopaedic expert at Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in robotic knee surgery and sports-related injuries. He leads complex joint repair cases using arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair to fix cartilage tears without large open incisions
• Specialises in robotic-assisted knee procedures for higher placement accuracy and less pain
• Appointed as a full professor at Yuksek ihtisas University for his surgical expertise
• Expertise includes managing muscle and tendon tears alongside joint trauma
• Former chief resident at Ankara Dr Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who has completed advanced fellowships in bone oncology and arthroscopy at Ankara University.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive technique for meniscus repair that results in smaller scars and faster recovery.
• Published research on improving muscle strength and joint function following major knee procedures.
• Fellow of the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles, bringing international surgical perspectives to his clinical practice.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK).