Halyus Valgus Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Firat Fidan is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with advanced training in managing complex foot and limb deformities.

• Holds Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Board Certification – a mark of high clinical standards
• Completed the AO Trauma Master Course for upper and lower limb reconstructive techniques
• Specialises in trauma and post-trauma deformities including corrective foot surgery
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Focuses on restoring mobility through precise tendon and bone alignment

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.

Professor Yang brings senior leadership to the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital, where he applies precise microsurgery techniques to complex foot and ankle corrections.

• Specialises in foot and ankle microsurgery – uses small incisions for quicker healing and less scarring
• Trained at the Catholic Central Medical Centre in Seoul
• Fellowship trained in orthopaedic surgery at St Paul's Hospital
• Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, focusing on minimally invasive joint repair
• Manages diabetic foot complications alongside hallux valgus corrections

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in corrective foot surgery and complex reconstruction.

• Performs Hallux Valgus surgery to realign bone and relieve chronic bunion pain
• Specialises in foot surgery and diabetic foot management for high-risk patients
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics
• Contributes to clinical research on joint revision and bone deficiency management
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and reconstructive tumour surgery

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

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on functional recovery through precise orthopaedic techniques.

• Completed a trauma research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the United States
• Serves as an Instructor at Health Sciences University – training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council since 2016

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He focuses on restoring foot function and mobility through precise tendon and joint repairs.

• Specialises in arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery for reconstructive foot care
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Expert in tendon injuries and repairs to ensure proper toe alignment
• Trained at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

• 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 Serdar Toker is a highly credentialed specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver Health Centre.

• Holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Specialises in ankle arthroscopy – a keyhole technique that allows for faster recovery times
• Expert in Ilizarov applications for correcting complex bone deformities and misalignments
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University where he trained other specialists

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who provides focused orthopaedic care for complex foot deformities.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since residency
• Trained at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for clinical excellence
• Experienced in paediatric surgical cases at Dr Behcet Uz hospital
• Holds C2-level German language certification for international patient consultations

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialises in complex foot and ankle reconstructions.

• Performed specialised training in France focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Expert in diabetic foot surgery and managing chronic lower limb deformities
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS) for complex bone care
• Uses tendon transfers to restore function and improve patient mobility after surgery