Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with deep residency training from the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroscopy – keyhole surgery for joint repair that reduces scarring and speeds up recovery
• Manages complex joint wear through surgical and non-surgical orthopedic trauma protocols
• Expertise in sports-related joint injuries affecting mobility and alignment
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most respected medical institutions

Dr. Abdullah Eren is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed a new Salter osteotomy technique to treat developmental hip dysplasia. This award-winning method eliminates the need for pins during internal fixation. Dr. Eren specializes in pediatric trauma, Perthes disease, and limb lengthening.

• Served as President of the TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch.
• Founder of the Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center).
• Performed as a long-term trainer for Ilizarov limb lengthening courses.
• Received multiple first-place awards for research on hip dysplasia and septic arthritis.

Dr. Esref Terzi is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on joint reconstruction and traumatic injury repair. Dr. Terzi uses the MAKO robotic system for high-precision hip and knee replacements. He has published research on 3D bioprinting for bone formation.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries.
• Treats complex spinal conditions like scoliosis and funnel chest deformity.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
• Participated in medical exchange programs in Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Greece.

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on joint preservation and advanced arthroplasty. He is recognised for his research into cartilage damage and joint reconstruction.

• Specialises in arthroplasty, using joint replacement surgery to restore mobility in severe cases
• Uses microfracture techniques for cartilage injuries to stimulate natural repair in the knee joint
• Performs arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Published research on endoprosthetic reconstructions for complex clinical cases
• Trained at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a senior orthopaedic surgeon specialising in regenerative therapies and joint reconstruction at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Uses stem cell applications including BMAC and SVF to treat joint cartilage degeneration
• Trained in Austria and the USA in paediatric and reconstructive orthopaedic surgery
• Specialises in arthroplasty, focusing on hip and knee prostheses for severe osteoarthritis
• Active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society and the Turkish Ilizarov Society

Professor Tuncer brings specialised expertise to Medical Park Bahcelievler, focusing on hip and knee arthroplasty for patients with debilitating joint wear.

• Member of the Association of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
• Specialises in Ilizarov methods for complex limb reconstruction and alignment
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology for managing bone and soft tissue tumours
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Experienced in foot and ankle surgery for mobility restoration

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a knee and joint specialist who conducted intensive trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster joint recovery
• Focuses on knee surgery and managing complex sports injuries
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Holds a Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council certificate
• Serves as a clinical instructor training future orthopaedic specialists

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on joint replacement and reconstruction for chronic pain.

• Specialises in knee and hip joint surgery to restore mobility and function
• Performs prosthesis surgery using implants to replace joints damaged by wear and tear
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Extensive experience in managing complex cases, including bone and soft tissue tumours
• Skilled in hand and paediatric orthopaedic surgery for corrective joint procedures