Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Professor Sahiner is a specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on keyhole techniques for joint repair.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Specialises in sports surgery for athletes needing to return to peak performance
• Manages both adult and paediatric trauma cases involving complex joint injuries
• Expertise includes partial and total knee prosthesis for patients with extensive joint wear

Dr Omer Bozduman is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on knee and shoulder reconstructive procedures.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive method with smaller incisions and quicker return to mobility
• Manages complex joint issues including knee and hip prosthesis surgery
• Focuses on soft tissue repair and joint preservation techniques
• Works within a dedicated international surgical unit at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Professor Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Liv Hospital who won the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society fellowship award.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Trained in orthopaedic trauma research as a fellow at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Former Chief Physician at Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Associate Professor Burak Onvural is an orthopaedic specialist who served as the team doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique to repair tears through tiny incisions
• Trained in microsurgery at Louisville University, focusing on precise tissue repair for faster recovery
• Offers stem cell therapy for knee injuries to support natural healing alongside surgical repair
• Completed specialist trauma training with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Guest clinical observer at the prestigious Ranawat Orthopaedics in the United States

Associate Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair using minimally invasive techniques to preserve knee cartilage
• Focuses on joint preservation to reduce long-term risk of osteoarthritis
• Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical school
• Manages complex sports injuries and traumatic knee ligament tears

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who is currently completing a PhD in clinical anatomy. This deep focus on anatomy ensures high precision during surgical repairs of the knee joint.

• Maintains membership with the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT).
• Trained in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Istanbul Ministry of Health teaching hospital.
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, focusing on joint health.
• Board certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who specialises in joint preservation and keyhole surgery.

• Performed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States
• Uses arthroscopy for meniscus repairs, a minimally invasive technique that reduces scarring and downtime
• Completed a master's programme in advanced joint surgery to manage complex cartilage injuries
• Specialises in trauma care, including soft tissue injuries and joint dislocations

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopaedic surgery and former professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that preserves natural joint tissue.
• Uses stem cell therapy to help repair damaged cartilage and speed up joint recovery without major surgery.
• Performs knee arthroscopy for precise diagnosis and mechanical treatment of complex intra-articular tears.
• Authored numerous published research papers specifically focused on knee joint reconstruction and surgical outcomes.
• Led orthopaedic training programmes at several major university hospitals, mentoring the next generation of surgeons.

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a top-tier orthopaedic surgeon who trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the world's leading centre for musculoskeletal health.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – minimally invasive keyhole surgery to repair meniscus tears with smaller incisions
• Expert in joint-preserving surgery to protect natural knee function and delay the need for replacements
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University with over 70 internationally peer-reviewed medical publications
• Member of SICOT and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons