Ankle Arthroscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Professor Sami Sokucu is a European Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in complex bone and joint restoration at VM Medical Park Hospital.

• Recognised fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT)
• Served as a specialist at the Metin Sabanci Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Expert in treating traumatic bone injuries and reconstructive orthopaedic cases
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council

Dr. Thongchai Theerajumyaporn is an orthopedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted spine surgery and joint reconstruction. Dr. Thongchai completed intensive fellowships in spine and joint surgery at UC Davis, California. He is a member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand.

• Certified in robotic spine surgery at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Treats adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and complex pediatric spine deformities.
• Performs total disc replacements and minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Published research on bone morphogenetic proteins and spinal screw placement.

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a dedicated clinical focus on arthroscopic foot and ankle procedures.

• Specialises in cartilage injuries and sports-related ankle trauma
• Published international research on musculoskeletal injury evaluation and tendon transfers
• Presented clinical outcomes on joint ligament injuries at the National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress
• Extensive background in paediatric orthopaedics and complex limb lengthening surgeries

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. Fatih Arslanohlu is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. Dr. Arslanohlu specializes in joint replacement and sports traumatology. He trained at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty for chronic joint pain.
• Treats meniscus tears and ligament injuries using arthroscopic techniques.
• Provides stem cell therapy for patients with arthritis.
• Treats bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and scoliosis.

Professor Onat Uzumcigil is a highly respected orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in advanced arthroscopic techniques for complex joint disorders at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in arthroscopic (closed) surgery for ankle, knee, and shoulder joints
• Uses regenerative medicine like PRP and bone marrow aspirate to aid recovery
• Extensively published on arthroscopic techniques and joint tunnel localisation
• Professor at Altinbas University – training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology