Hand Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in microvascular hand and wrist repair.

• Trained in basic microsurgery for the delicate repair of small nerves and blood vessels in the hand
• Completed specialist cadaver training in wrist arthroscopy – using tiny cameras for minimally invasive joint surgery
• Researched how lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) impacts grasp strength to improve functional recovery
• Expertise in managing complex limb trauma, including humerus and tibia fractures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in paediatric hand surgery and complex musculoskeletal oncology
• Heads the orthopaedic department at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Won multiple Akif Sakir Sakar Scientific Awards for clinical research
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Trained as a clinical visitor at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham

Professor Erturer is a leading expert in hand and reconstructive microsurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, specialising in delicate repairs of the hand and wrist.

• Member of the Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Performs reconstructive microsurgery to repair tiny nerves and blood vessels in the hand
• Treats complex conditions like tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
• Active researcher with 26 international articles published on orthopaedic trauma and surgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

The doctor completed medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and pursued an Orthopaedics and Traumatology Fellowship at Tepecik Education and Research Hospital. Additional training includes time with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

Experience includes roles as a clinical observer at EMOT, Izmir, and Ranawat Orthopaedics, US, as well as a Microsurgery Training Trainee in Germany. The doctor also served as a Mobile Arthroscopy Specialist with TUSYAD and was the former injury doctor for Altay FC.

Specializes in knee arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, stem cell therapy for arthritis, knee arthroplastic, and hip replacement.

Professor Bekler is a highly skilled microsurgeon who completed specialized hand surgery training at the prestigious Columbia University School of Medicine.

• Trained in microsurgery at the Cleveland Medical Center – focusing on delicate nerve and vessel repairs
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital
• Specialises in orthopaedic microsurgery to restore hand function and sensation
• Trained numerous specialists as the Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital

Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

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Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic specialist who leads complex hand and upper extremity cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Completed a specialised Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at Maltepe University
• Served as an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Assistant at Yale University in the United States
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using tiny cameras and instruments for precise joint repairs
• Manages traumatic injuries including complex fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue damage
• Experienced in microsurgery for delicate nerve and tendon repairs in the hand

The doctor specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries, as well as total knee and shoulder surgeries. Additionally, the doctor is experienced in treating sports injuries.

Graduating with an MD from Catholic Medical College, Seoul in 1994, the doctor completed a residency in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital. The doctor has held significant positions including Section Chief at the Center of Joint, Sun Hospital, Daejeon, and Director at TeunTeun Hospital, Jeju.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, and Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in complex surgical repairs of the hand.

• Treats extremity trauma including intricate fractures and tendon or muscle tears in the hand
• Appointed as a full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a key medical teaching institution
• Formerly a Chief Resident at major emergency and traumatology centres across Ankara
• Published numerous scientific papers on orthopaedic surgery techniques and patient outcomes

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who completed a dedicated clinical fellowship in hand surgery at Ankara University's Ibn-i Sina Hospital.

• Specialises in scaphoid non-union repair using vascularised bone grafts to restore blood flow and healing to the wrist
• Expert in managing median nerve schwannomas and carpal tunnel syndrome caused by rare space-occupying lesions
• Performs complex tendon repairs, including management of spontaneous and traumatic ruptures in the hand and wrist
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology for meeting rigorous surgical standards

The doctor specializes in spine surgery, prosthetic surgery, trauma, and sports medicine. They graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and completed advanced training in orthopedics and traumatology at Istanbul Medeniyet University. The doctor has extensive experience, including a spine surgery fellowship at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. They have served in various capacities, including military service at İzmir Military Hospital and compulsory service at Bingöl State Hospital. Additionally, they have held an academic position as a lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine and worked at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital.