Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Serdar Karaman is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in hand surgery, sports medicine, and complex lengthening procedures. Dr. Karaman treats diverse musculoskeletal issues, including pelvic fractures and pediatric orthopedic conditions. He works at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Performs arthroscopic surgeries for the knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle.
• Treats cartilage injuries using microfracture and stem cell therapy.
• Author of over 15 scientific articles and presentations on trauma and reconstruction.
• Expert in joint replacement, ulnar palsy tendon transfers, and bone tumor reconstruction.

Professor Uzumcigil is a highly published orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal deformities and joint preservation.

• Performs scoliosis and kyphosis surgery using advanced deformity correction techniques
• Specialises in regenerative medicine including bone marrow and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for shoulder and knee repairs to speed up recovery
• Member of the Turkish Association of Spine and expert in spinal trauma

Dr Fatih Arslanohlu completed his specialised training at the Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Turkey's premier institution for complex bone health.

• Specialises in hip and knee prostheses for patients with severe joint calcification
• Expert in treating recurring shoulder dislocations and instability
• Uses minimally invasive arthroscopy for meniscus tears and ligament repairs
• Manages complex fractures and carpal tunnel syndrome using the latest bone health protocols

Associate Professor Demiroglu is a specialist in joint degeneration at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is a recognised researcher in how osteoarthritis develops and progresses.

• Focuses on subchondral bone health to treat joint wear and tear
• Published research on coxarthrosis – osteoarthritis of the hip joint
• Expert in managing bone and joint injuries at a cellular level
• Co-authored key clinical reviews in the Open Journal of Orthopedics

Associate Professor Haluk Cabuk is a multi-award-winning orthopedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship in Germany under knee surgery pioneer Professor Philip Lobenhoffer.

• Specialises in knee circumferential osteotomies to correct leg alignment and delay joint replacement
• Performs unicondylar and total knee arthroplasty for localized or widespread joint wear
• Mastered shoulder surgery with specific research into improving rotator cuff healing
• Expert in innovative treatments including stem cell therapy for joint arthritis

Dr Firat Fidan is a board-certified specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who holds the prestigious AO Trauma Master certification in upper extremity surgery.

• Specialises in arthroscopic repairs for ACL, meniscus, and shoulder injuries
• Corrects complex post-trauma deformities and performs extremity lengthening
• Treats spinal diseases and degenerative conditions involving the spinal cord
• Manages paediatric orthopaedic cases and complex bone tumours
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

Dr Tuncer is a highly specialised orthopedic surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He focuses on orthopedic oncology and the management of bone and soft tissue tumours.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at the prestigious Acıbadem Medical School and Ankara University
• Specialises in extremity reconstruction using Ilizarov methods to repair complex bone deformities
• Performs advanced joint procedures including hip and knee arthroplasty for severe joint wear
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)