Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who publishes extensively on improving recovery times and muscle strength after knee surgery.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Specialises in total knee arthroplasty, focusing on techniques that preserve post-operative muscle strength
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Extensive experience in managing degenerative joint disease and complex musculoskeletal injuries

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a high-volume orthopaedic surgeon specialising in joint replacement and evidence-based blood management techniques.

• Performs stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote tissue repair without invasive surgery
• Specialises in total hip and knee replacements for osteoarthritis management
• Expert in revision arthroplasty, correcting or replacing older joint implants
• Researches blood loss management to improve patient safety during complex spinal procedures
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for minimally invasive joint repairs, ensuring smaller incisions and faster healing

Dr. Mehmet Soyarslan is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee surgery and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Soyarslan is a member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association. He also serves the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.

• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions, including developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Presented shoulder arthroscopy research at SICOT and SECEC–ESSE international congresses.
• Completed specialized cadaver training in advanced knee and ankle surgical techniques.

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

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

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery
• Trained at Balgrist University in Zurich for upper limb orthopaedics
• Focuses on joint restoration and surgical management of osteoarthritis
• Fellow of the Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital program

Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon is a body interventional radiologist. He earned his M.D. with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2014. He completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Siriraj in 2020. He then finished a fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology.

His practice focuses on image-guided, minimally invasive therapies. These include interventional oncology and targeted tumor treatments. He also performs musculoskeletal procedures, such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and nerve block or ablation. His work covers pulmonary and other thoracic procedures, and embolotherapy. Many procedures use micro-access pinhole techniques. These allow same-day recovery with minimal downtime.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specialises in robotic knee prosthesis surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. This technology allows for more accurate implant placement and faster recovery times for patients with severe joint wear.

• Performed extensive research on total knee arthroplasty at Ankara Dr Muhittin Ulker Hospital
• Appointed as a full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University in 2018
• Focuses on hip and shoulder arthroplasty using prosthetic bone replacements
• Treats complex sports injuries and tendon tears via arthroscopy
• Published numerous scientific articles on joint reconstruction and trauma care