Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Murat Aydin has performed over 900 successful orthopaedic procedures, specialising in joint replacement and reconstruction at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Treats osteoarthritis with hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery to restore pain-free movement
• Uses minimally invasive arthroscopy to diagnose and repair joint damage with smaller scars
• Conducts research into regenerative medicine to improve healing and patient recovery times
• Develops personalised rehabilitation strategies tailored to every patient's functional goals

Professor Yunus Uysal is a specialist in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery – a technique that allows for more precise implant positioning and faster recovery for osteoarthritis patients.

• Completed specialist hip and knee robotic surgery training in Luxembourg
• Highly trained in arthroplasty – the surgical reconstruction or replacement of diseased joints
• Expert in managing developmental hip dysplasia and complex joint trauma
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction based in the USA
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology for spinal surgery expertise

Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery.

Subspecialty:
Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery.

Education:

• 2004–2010: Doctor of Medicine (First Class Honors), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2013–2017: Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2019–2020: Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery (Knee and Hip), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University…………………………..

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, where he focuses on the radiological assessment and treatment of joint conditions.

• Specialises in interventional radiology – uses imaging to guide precise, non-surgical treatments for joint discomfort
• Holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in radiological techniques for skeletal and joint health
• Served as a senior specialist at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Professor Bakmaz is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in joint preservation and trauma recovery.

• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy – keyhole surgery that reduces scarring and speeds up recovery times
• Expert in managing complex orthopaedic trauma and sports-related joint injuries
• Served as Chief Assistant Specialist at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to treat joint wear without major open surgery

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in arthroplasty for joint restoration.

• Specialises in arthroplasty to replace or restore diseased joints for better mobility
• Uses hand surgery techniques for osteoarthritis affecting the fingers and wrists
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create non-surgical and surgical management plans

Dr Erdinc Genc performed a fellowship at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, focusing on advanced joint preservation and reconstruction techniques.

• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – one of Europe's largest centres for joint replacements
• Specialises in sports medicine and football medicine from Istanbul University
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using minimally invasive surgery
• Completed clinical training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia

Prof. Dr. Akif Albayrak is an orthopedic and spine surgeon in Istanbul. He practices at Central Hospital and leads the clinical and surgical spine services.

He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex spinal disorders. His expertise includes scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma and reconstruction, and minimally invasive surgery. He treats both adults and children.

His training includes advanced clinical work in Turkey and abroad. He completed an observer fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He progressed from Associate Professor to Professor and publishes regularly in international orthopedic journals.

Dr Selman Dogan has performed over 900 successful orthopedic procedures and is a highly-rated specialist for joint replacement surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty to restore mobility in joints damaged by wear and tear
• Uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to help heal damaged cartilage without invasive surgery
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching Hospital to manage complex bone and soft tissue cases
• Expert in sports traumatology including meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs

Professor Gursel Saka is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and a finalist for the prestigious Tubitak Technology Award for his work in clinical innovation.

• Specialises in arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery to restore mobility and eliminate pain
• Performs reconstruction for pelvis and acetabulum injuries using precise surgical techniques
• Expert in spine and trauma surgery at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Recognised for clinical excellence at major Turkish university training and research hospitals

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.