Course of treatment with own stem cells Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Firat Oruc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in joint replacement and complex surgery for the knees, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Oruc earned his medical degree and completed residency training at Akdeniz University. He treats a broad range of conditions, including bone tumors and pediatric orthopedic disorders.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and scoliosis surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed anesthesia and critical care procedures since 1998. He holds a specific fellowship in cardiac anesthesia from Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty. Dr. Soltanzadeh also trained in pain management (algology) at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center.

• Specializes in cardiac anesthesia, ozonotherapy, and chronic pain management.
• Served as Chief Physician at a state hospital for five years.
• Fluent in seven languages, including English, German, Arabic, and Farsi.
• Practices at Estexper Clinic, an ISO-certified and ISAPS-certified facility.

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

Professor Erdal Karaöz founded Turkey’s first institutional stem cell research centre and established the country’s first private hospital laboratory under international GMP standards.

• Completed a research fellowship in embryonic stem cells at Harvard University
• Treated 400 intensive care patients using advanced cell therapy during the pandemic
• Former Rector of Istinye University with 190 published scientific articles
• Specialises in islet transplantation and mesenchymal stem cell therapies for degenerative conditions
• Founding Chairperson of the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Association

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology who integrates autologous stem cell therapy into complex joint treatments at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in using own stem cells to treat arthritis and degenerative joint disease
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine with extensive research in biomechanics
• Authored numerous peer-reviewed studies on knee replacement and orthopaedic recovery outcomes
• Focuses on regenerative techniques to manage congenital limb deformities and paediatric orthopaedic conditions
• Expertise in combined therapies for infected nonunion and total knee revision surgery

Dr. Özlem Çolak is a Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Biruni University Hospital. She graduated as the top student from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Çolak has practiced at medical centers in Germany to enhance her surgical expertise. She treats complex cases including gynaecomastia, breast reconstruction, and facial aesthetics.

• Achieved full Professorship at Demiroğlu Bilim University.
• Maintains an active academic profile with numerous international publications.
• Performs specialized procedures like Brazilian Butt Lift and Vaser liposuction.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Istanbul.