PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 – Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2013 – Prof. Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul

2011 – Assoc.Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2010 - 2011 – Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

2006 - 2009 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1992 - 2005 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1984 - 1991 – Orthopedist, SB Rize Hospital, Rize

1983 - 1984 – Orthopedist, Medical Sub-Lieutenant Kayseri Airborne Brigade, Kayseri

2004 - 2008 – Coordinator, Pediatric Orthopedics-Orthopedic Trauma-Ilizarov Meetings, Istanbul Hospitals

2002 - 2004 – President, TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

COURSES ATTENDED

1997 - 2014 – Trainer, Ilizarov Limb Lengthening Courses

2012 – International Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium, Orlando FL

2011 – Instructor, AO Pediatric Trauma Course, Izmir

1996 – Graf Hip Ultrasonography Course, Vienna

MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society (TOTDER)

Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology

TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center) Founding Member

EPOS (European Pediatric Orthopedics Society)

AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

AWARDS

1) 2008. Chondroprotective effect of salicylate and chloroquine in pyogenic septic arthritis. SSK Göztepe Training and

Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award.

2) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal

Competition First Place Award

3) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition Second Place Award.

4) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal Competition Second Place Award

5) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award

6) 2004. A new capsuloplasty technique in DDH treatment. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition First Place Award

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a leading specialist in complex hip reconstructions, having trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted hip revision and minimally invasive joint-preserving surgery
• Expert in managing prosthetic joint infections and complex implant failures
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University with over 70 international peer-reviewed publications
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Regular speaker and trainer for prosthetic joint replacement and surgical strategies

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman is a dedicated Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He manages complex joint reconstructions with a focus on restoring mobility for international patients.

• Specialises in arthroplasty at a major JCI-accredited medical centre
• Completed orthopaedic residency at the Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Expertise includes spine diseases, tendon repairs, and paediatric orthopaedic care
• Registered member of the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Samet Erinc specialises in complex joint disorders at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, bringing international surgical perspectives to his orthopaedic practice.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Chicago Loyola University in the United States
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association for surgical excellence
• Holds official certification in basic microsurgery for nerve-sparing and precision techniques
• Expert in treating degenerative joint diseases and orthopaedic trauma management
• Accredited by the Turkish Spine Society through Eurospine education modules

Professor Sevki Erdem was named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his exceptional clinical excellence and impact on patient care.

• Specialises in complex orthopaedic procedures and joint replacement at Central Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise includes managing spinal disorders, fractures, and bone tumours
• Academic leader who has trained the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Recognised for delivering patient-centred care in high-stakes reconstructive cases
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Erciyes University

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who has published key research on determining the hip rotation centre from pelvic radiographs.

• Practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association and Turkish Orthopaedic Association
• Completed advanced training in developmental hip dysplasia and surgical cadaver courses
• Focuses on complex joint mechanics and identifying precise landmarks for hip reconstructions

EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

• Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

• Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present

Professor Dedeoglu is a highly established orthopaedic specialist who formerly served as Chief Physician at the Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed a research fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University focusing on complex orthopaedic trauma and reconstruction
• Specialises in joint arthroplasty including difficult hip and shoulder prosthetic revisions
• Awarded a prestigious traveling fellowship by the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
• Served as Clinical Training Officer to educate the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who previously served as the Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital.

• Trained in advanced microsurgery at the Cleveland Medical Center in the United States
• Completed a specialist fellowship at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained future specialists
• Provides high-level surgical care for complex knee and hip prosthesis cases
• Professor of Orthopaedics with extensive academic and clinical leadership roles

Associate Professor Yunus Imren completed a research fellowship at Yale University and holds a Master of Advanced Joint Surgery. He brings high-level international training to complex orthopaedic reconstructions at Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement for improved accuracy
• Focuses on prosthesis revision surgery for failed or worn implants
• Completed the EFFORT Spring Travelling Fellowship in Germany
• Holds advanced clinical training in hand and upper extremity surgery
• Expert in treating complex joint deformities and leg curvatures

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital specializing in complex joint reconstructions and robotic-assisted surgery.

• Appointed as a Full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University
• Focuses on prosthetic surgery for hips, knees, and shoulders
• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and complex extremity trauma
• Completed advanced specialization at Dr Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
• Published numerous scientific papers on joint replacement outcomes

Associate Professor Ahmet Salduz is a leading orthopaedic surgeon specialising in complex limb reconstruction and revision surgery at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and high-stakes bone reconstruction
• Trained in prosthetic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York
• Former clinical fellow at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics
• Expertise includes managing bone tumours and complicated soft tissue cases