Hand surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Dr Semih Ak has performed 900+ procedures and is a key specialist at the Turan Turan Musculoskeletal Health Center.

• Specialises in tendon transfer surgery to restore hand and wrist function
• Performs tenolysis to release tendons from scar tissue, improving movement after injury
• Trained at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on orthopaedic trauma and restorative hand procedures

Professor Ali Levent Yalchin is a senior specialist who helped establish the Hand Surgery Department at the American Hospital.

• Specialises in orthopaedic hand surgery and complex trauma reconstruction
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs delicate microsurgery for nerve repairs and tendon injuries
• Expertise includes treating congenital hand differences and degenerative joint conditions

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a dedicated focus on complex hand and upper extremity reconstruction.

• Specialises in tendon transfers to restore hand function for patients with ulnar nerve palsy
• Performs surgical repairs for thumb ligament injuries and carpal bone cysts
• Expertise includes microsurgery for glomus tumours and spontaneous tendon ruptures
• Published clinical research on surgical outcomes for hand and joint injuries

Dr. Haluk Cabuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle surgery with a focus on arthroplasty. Dr. Cabuk completed a clinical fellowship in Germany at the GO:H Sports Clinic. He concentrated on knee circumferential osteotomies and total knee replacement techniques.

• Winner of the Derviş Manizade Science Award for orthopedic research.
• Received the Tusyad Overseas traveling education scholarship for sports injuries and arthroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions including meniscus tears, scoliosis, and hip fractures.
• Performs MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee joint health.

Dr. Ahmad Dogan is the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening, and Ilizarov surgery. Dr. Dogan completed a specialized fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Austria. He is an active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS).

• Performs complex procedures including shoulder and ankle replacements.
• Treats congenital deformities like clubfoot and pediatric hip dysplasia.
• Uses stem cell applications such as BMAC and SVF for joint treatment.
• Expert in deformity correction using the Taylor Spatial Frame system.

Dr Firat Fidan is a board-certified specialist who holds the AO Trauma Master certification in upper extremity surgery. He focuses on restoring function through precise tendon repairs and trauma reconstruction at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in tendon injuries and surgery to restore hand and finger mobility
• Completed the AO Trauma Master Course specifically for upper extremity procedures
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Manages complex post-trauma deformities affecting hand and wrist alignment
• Uses arthroscopic techniques for minimally invasive joint repairs and faster recovery

Professor Ugur Onur Kasman is a specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with expertise in complex orthopaedic repairs and limb trauma.

• Specialises in tendon injuries and repairs to restore hand and finger functionality
• Uses arthroscopic joint surgery – a minimally invasive method using tiny cameras for faster healing
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Trains other surgeons in orthopaedics and traumatology through his academic roles
• Expert in microsurgery techniques for delicate nerve and tissue repair

Dr. Thanapol Wangrattanapranee is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, microsurgery, and orthopedic trauma.

He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from Khon Kaen University in 2012. He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2019. He then completed a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at the same institution in 2020.