Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a senior specialist in spinal surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing specifically on surgical corrections for scoliosis.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis and complex spinal curvatures
• Expert in orthopaedics and traumatology with a subspecialty in spinal reconstructive surgery
• Provides second-opinion reviews for international patients based on detailed imaging
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is a globally recognised figure in spinal deformity surgery, currently serving as a board member of the Turkish Spine Association.

• Specialises in both paediatric and adult scoliosis using minimally invasive spinal surgery
• Member of the prestigious North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Expert in motion-preserving techniques like cervical disc prosthesis and endoscopic discectomy
• Contributed to over 100 international articles on spinal curvature and fracture management
• Serves on the editorial board for the world-renowned European Spine Journal

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who focuses on managing bone and joint disorders in young patients.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics, managing complex spinal and limb conditions in children
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Completed rigorous training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions and comprehensive post-operative care for diverse cases
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create recovery-focused treatment plans

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's premier academic medical institutions.

• Trained at the Rothman Institute in the USA, focusing on joint-preserving surgical techniques
• Mastered robotic-assisted procedures to improve precision and shorten patient recovery times
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on musculoskeletal trauma and repair
• Specialises in minimally invasive approaches that reduce post-operative pain and scarring

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who specialises in complex spinal and joint reconstruction.

• Holds a PhD in clinical anatomy specifically focusing on detailed musculoskeletal structures
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of the region's most prestigious medical institutions
• Certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association

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

• Completed specialist orthopaedic residency at the renowned Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Trained at Zurich's Balgrist University, focusing on complex musculoskeletal disorders
• Expertise in corrective bone surgery and spinal alignment techniques
• Member of the medical faculty at Istanbul University during his foundational training

Assistant Professor Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a specialist neurosurgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship at Temple University Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in spine surgery for complex structural conditions and deformities
• Holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Neurosurgery
• Completed medical training at Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top-ranked medical school
• Appointed as an Assistant Professor, active in training the next generation of spine specialists
• Expert in neurosurgical techniques that protect spinal cord function during corrective procedures

Dr Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in paediatric scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, bringing senior expertise to the spinal unit at Private Anadolu Hospital.

• Uses percutaneous spinal surgery – a method involving tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Performs kyphoplasty to stabilise vertebrae using bone cement through small needles
• Expert in treating spinal stenosis, which involves narrowing of the spinal canal
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Arthroplasty Society
• Fellow of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)