Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly regarded specialist in spine surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – one of Turkey's largest private medical centres.

• Specialises in spinal reconstruction and deformity correction to improve patient mobility
• Awarded as a finalist in the prestigious Tubitak Technology Awards
• Expert in arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery for advanced structural damage
• Trained other surgeons as an Associate Professor at Umraniye Training Hospital
• Member of international orthopaedic circles focusing on complex trauma and pelvis repair

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He specialises in complex spinal reconstructions for patients with advanced inflammatory conditions.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Completed specialised spinal fellowships at Hokkaido University in Japan
• Former Head of Spine Surgery at Istanbul University medical faculty
• Uses innovative surgical techniques to restore spinal alignment and mobility
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association specialising in orthopaedic traumatology

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on complex skeletal reconstruction and regenerative therapies.

• Specialises in deformity correction and limb lengthening using Ilizarov surgery techniques
• Uses stem cell applications, including bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), to support joint and bone health
• Completed an advanced fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna, a leading European centre
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and the Turkish Ilizarov Society

Associate Professor Haluk Cabuk is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who holds the prestigious Derviş Manizade Science Award for his contributions to the field.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in Germany focusing on complex knee reconstructive surgery
• Recognised for clinical excellence by the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in arthroplasty, performing joint replacements to restore mobility in stiffened spines
• Published award-winning research on orthopaedic healing and surgical recovery protocols
• Serves as Associate Professor at Istinye University, teaching next-gen surgeons

Professor Tuncer brings deep expertise in joint reconstruction and skeletal health to Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of the Association of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty for surgical joint replacement
• Specialises in extremity reconstruction to restore function and improve patient mobility
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Experienced in the Ilizarov method for complex bone alignment and limb correction
• Trained at Acıbadem Medical School in skeletal oncology and bone health management

Yang Young-Joon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center. He treats knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures and other trauma. His practice also includes joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hip disorders, hand and foot microsurgery, hand numbness, diabetic foot, hallux valgus, and gout.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Central Medical Center and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies and serves as Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital.

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, bringing specialist surgical expertise from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of the region's top medical faculties.

• Specialises in hip and knee prosthesis to restore joint mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Performs tumour surgery and manages complex bone infections like osteomyelitis
• Expert in limb lengthening and height extension using corrective surgical techniques
• Published research on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies
• Focuses on joint reconstruction for patients with severe bone deficiencies

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya who completed trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in correcting spinal deformities and joint stability issues
• Recognised as an Associate Professor by the Health Sciences University
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

Orthopaedics and Traumatology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
• Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
• Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
• Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
• Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

International Researcher IDs:  

• ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

Education & Training

• 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
• 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

Academic & Professional Appointments

• 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
• 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

Professional Memberships

• Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
  AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

Scientific & Educational Contributions

• Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

Teaching & Speaking Engagements

• Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
• Hip and knee arthroplasty
• Prosthetic joint infections
• VTE prophylaxis
• Surgical approaches and implant strategies