Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads the orthopaedics and traumatology team.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroscopy to treat joint issues using tiny incisions
• Expert in managing complex orthopaedic trauma and restorative sports injuries
• Served as Chief Assistant Specialist at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques that reduce post-operative pain and recovery time

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – he was an award finalist for the prestigious Tubitak XI Technology Awards.

• Specialises in arthroplasty, focusing on joint replacement for advanced arthrosis
• Previous Head of Orthopaedics at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in pelvis-acetabulum surgery for complex joint reconstructions
• Trained at the University of Health Sciences to handle trauma-related joint damage
• Fellow of the Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital

Dr Selman Dogan is a highly-rated surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in restoring mobility through hip and knee joint replacement surgery.

• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty to replace joints damaged by severe arthrosis
• Uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy – a non-surgical injection to promote natural healing
• Studied orthopaedic oncology at Medeniyet University to manage bone and soft tissue tumours
• Completed specialist residency training at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expertise in cartilage repair for patients with ligament and tendon injuries

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Professor Mahir Mahirogullari is a decorated orthopaedic surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital who specialises in major joint reconstruction and sports medicine.

• Completed an orthopaedic fellowship at Wake Forest University in the USA
• Recognised by the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology for clinical excellence
• Member of the Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association focusing on joint replacement surgery
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using tiny cameras for minimally invasive joint repairs
• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Scoliosis and Spine Centre at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Centre in the United States
• Sharpened surgical techniques during a fellowship at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex structural joint and bone issues
• Former Professor at Istanbul University – one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on joint preservation and reconstruction.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster healing
• Formerly Chief Assistant at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing sports-related joint injuries and complex fractures
• Qualified from Istanbul University with a focus on orthopaedics and traumatology