Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Eyup Bakmaz is a key specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads surgical interventions for complex knee and hip sports injuries.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopy – a minimally invasive technique using tiny cameras for faster meniscus recovery
• Focuses on orthopedic trauma cases involving severe joint and ligament damage
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Served as Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor at one of Turkey's premier medical faculties

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr Selman Dogan has performed over 1,100 orthopaedic procedures and leads the sports traumatology service at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• Focuses on knee sports surgery including ligament and cartilage repair
• Completed specialist training at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Studied orthopaedic oncology at Medeniyet University's Goztepe Hospital
• Expertise in joint arthroplasty for both hip and knee replacements

Professor Gursel Saka is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a record of successful surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in arthroplasty, focusing on joint reconstruction and repair through minimally invasive techniques
• Named a finalist at the Tubitak XI Technology Awards for medical innovation
• Completed specialist training at the University of Health Sciences Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Expert in trauma surgery, managing complex bone and joint injuries that require urgent reconstruction

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.