Coxarthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist at Hisar Hospital, known for his work in arthroplasty and complex joint reconstruction.

• Specialises in arthroplasty – the surgical repair or replacement of joints to restore mobility and relieve chronic pain
• Finalist for the Tubitak Technology Awards for his contributions to medical innovation
• Expert in pelvis-acetabulum surgery, managing complex cases involving the hip socket
• Former Associate Professor at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, where he mentored the next generation of surgeons

Dr Selman Dogan is a highly-rated orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital specialising in complex hip replacement and reconstructive surgery.

• Performs hip arthroplasty to replace damaged bone and cartilage with durable prosthetic joints
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at Medeniyet University for managing bone and soft tissue tumours
• Specialises in childhood hip dysplasia and congenital bone conditions
• Completed specialist residency at the Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Dr Sinthuvanich is a specialist in hip and knee reconstruction at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital, focusing on robotic-assisted techniques for joint replacement.

• Uses robotic technology for hip replacements to improve alignment and implant longevity
• Performs revision hip surgery to correct failed or worn-out previous implants
• Manages complex joint reconstruction cases at a dedicated orthopaedic hospital
• Trained in adult reconstructive surgery at Siriraj Hospital, a premier Thai medical faculty

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on arthroplasty and reconstructive pelvic surgery.

• Specialises in arthroplasty, the surgical restoration of joint function through resurfacing or replacement
• Expert in managing complex pelvic fractures and reconstructive bone surgery
• Published research on endoprosthetic reconstructions to restore movement after major bone trauma
• Trained in pediatric orthopedics to manage developmental hip conditions in younger patients
• Active member of the Turkish National Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Associate Professor Murat Demiroglu is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on the biological drivers of joint degneration.

• Recognised expert in subchondral bone health and its role in joint wear
• Published researcher on the progression of osteoarthritis in major orthopaedic journals
• Specialises in managing joints affected by chronic cartilage and bone loss
• Treats complex cases at a JCI-accredited centre of excellence