Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Professor Akgul is a multi-award-winning specialist who serves as the Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Specialises in Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT), a non-fusion technique that preserves spinal flexibility
• Won Best Poster for research comparing fusion results in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Treats complex cases including spine revision surgery and paediatric spinal tuberculosis
• Serves as a board member and Treasurer for the Turkish Spine Society

Professor Ozan Beytemur leads orthopaedic care at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in complex spinal alignment and bone health research.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
• Expert in spinal bio-mechanics, focusing on vertebral quality and pelvic parameters for better surgical outcomes
• Trained in advanced intramedullary nailing – a technique using internal rods to stabilise bone structure
• Published researcher in spinal surgery journals on improving osteoporosis prediction and surgical stability
• Completed international AO paediatric trauma training for managing complex bone conditions in children

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Dr. Erdinc Genc is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed elite training at the American Hip Institute in Chicago. Dr. Genc specializes in hip and sports medicine at a JCI-accredited facility. He previously trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, Germany.

• Performs minimally invasive ALMIS hip arthroplasty and total joint replacements.
• Treats sports injuries using expertise from the UPENN Sports Medicine Center.
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis and meniscus injuries.
• Corrects complex deformities like scoliosis and developmental dysplasia of the hip.

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

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a board-certified spinal specialist who trained at the prestigious UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in managing complex scoliosis and kyphosis using the latest spinal surgery protocols
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed a dedicated clinical fellowship in spinal surgery to master advanced corrective techniques
• Former university lecturer who taught specialist courses on degenerative spine diseases and vertebral fractures

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)