Valgus Deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who specialised in complex foot and ankle reconstructions and paediatric deformity correction.

• Trained at the Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna, a world-renowned centre for paediatric orthopaedics
• Specialises in foot and ankle surgery, including corrective procedures for rigid and flexible deformities
• Performs Ilizarov surgery, a technique used to straighten bones and correct severe limb misalignments
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and the Turkish Foot and Ankle Surgery Society

Associate Professor Haluk Cabuk is a highly decorated orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship in Germany focused on knee osteotomies and joint replacement.

• Specialises in knee and ankle reconstruction to correct alignment and improve joint function
• Recipient of the Derviş Manizade Science Award for তাঁর contributions to orthopaedic research
• Trained under world-leading experts in Hannover in total and unicondylar knee arthroplasty
• Holds an Associate Professor title from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Awarded the TUSYAD overseas scholarship for knee surgery and sports traumatology

Professor Fatih Arslanoglu refined his expertise at the Metin Sabanci Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's foremost centres for orthopaedic bone surgery.

• Specialises in corrective procedures for complex toe and foot misalignments
• Focuses on hip and knee replacement surgery to restore mobility
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for meniscus and ligament repairs
• Manages carpal tunnel and nerve compression in the extremities
• Active member of Turkey's leading orthopaedics and traumatology networks

Dr. Esref Terzi is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on joint reconstruction and traumatic injury repair. Dr. Terzi uses the MAKO robotic system for high-precision hip and knee replacements. He has published research on 3D bioprinting for bone formation.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries.
• Treats complex spinal conditions like scoliosis and funnel chest deformity.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
• Participated in medical exchange programs in Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Greece.

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on complex foot and ankle surgery.

• Specialises in foot and ankle reconstructions to correct alignment and restore pain-free movement
• Performs lengthening surgeries and arthroplasty to manage structural bone deformities
• Expertise includes paediatric orthopaedics for correcting musculoskeletal issues in children
• Published researcher in international journals on traumatic musculoskeletal injury and recovery

Dr Firat Fidan is a Board-certified specialist who manages complex lower limb alignments at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Treats post-trauma deformities including severe Valgus cases requiring surgical correction
• Board-certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
• Expert in pediatric orthopedic surgery for correcting congenital limb alignment issues
• Completed master-level AO Trauma training for high-precision bone and joint reconstruction
• Member of the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Professor Hayrettin Kesmezacar is an orthopaedic specialist with deep expertise in managing complex bone and joint corrections at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in the modified McBride procedure – a surgical técnica to correct bunions without removing the joint
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked orthopaedic centre
• Published long-term clinical research on success rates for valgus deformity corrections
• Fellow of Istanbul University, specialising in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal trauma
• Expert in high tibial osteotomy, focusing on precise limb alignment to improve joint function

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a focus on reconstructive bone surgery.

• Specialises in pediatric orthopaedic surgery for correcting childhood bone deformities
• Performs joint replacements including hip and knee prosthesis for better mobility
• Trained at Akdeniz University in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Focuses on soft tissue and bone tumours requiring intricate surgical removal
• Treats complex hand and shoulder injuries using specific microsurgery techniques

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed advanced research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. He serves as an instructor for the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medical Park Antalya
• Recognised as an Associate Professor by the Health Sciences University
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital in orthopaedic surgery
• Leads clinical instruction for future orthopaedic specialists in Turkey

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Savas Comlek is an Associate Professor and anesthesiologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist. Dr. Comlek treats complex spinal, neck, and cancer pain using ultrasound-guided techniques.

• Expert in splanchnic neurolysis for pancreatic cancer pain management.
• Authored over 10 international articles on interventional pain and analgesia protocols.
• Specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions like hip fractures and osteoarthritis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in corrective foot surgery for complex valgus deformities.

• Focuses on hallux valgus repair to restore foot function and reduce chronic pain
• Specialises in prosthetic surgery including knee and hip replacements using tailored press-fit designs
• Expert in limb lengthening and reconstructive procedures for developmental bone issues
• Active researcher in clinical outcomes for tendon repair and joint reconstruction techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology