Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

Dr Esref Terzi is a highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon who focuses on complex lower limb and tendon reconstructions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in using free adductor magnus flaps for advanced calcaneal and heel reconstructions
• Expert in microsurgery for restoring function in damaged tendons and bony components
• Published researcher on the biomechanical and histologic aspects of tendon healing
• Completed international clinical training across Italy, Denmark, and Spain

Dr Semih Ak specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Turan Turan Musculoskeletal Health Centre, a facility known for its focus on complex limb and tendon repairs.

• Completed specialist residency at the Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions for musculoskeletal health and traumatic injuries
• Practices at a dedicated orthopaedic centre specialising in bone and joint reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish medical community with extensive hospital-based surgical training

Education and Residency

2001 to 2007: Medical Education, Meram School of Medicine, Selçuk University

2009 to 2014: Residency Education, School of Medicine, Atatürk University

Experience

2009 to 2014: Residency, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, Atatürk University

2015 to 2016: Conscription, Kozluk State Hospital, Batman

2016: Orthopedic Oncology, Experience Trainings, Ibn-I Sina Hospital, Ankara University

2017: Orthopedic Oncology, Experience Trainings, Acıbadem Medical School

2021: Orthopedic Oncology Training, Acıbadem Medical School

Professional Memberships

-Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

-Association of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

-Foot and Ankle Surgery Department

-Association of Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods Development

-Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Firat Fidan is a board-certified orthopaedic specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with advanced AO Trauma Master credentials. He focuses on complex tendon reconstructions and traumatic deformity correction.

• Holds Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Certification
• Completed the AO Trauma Master Course for upper and lower extremity care
• Specialises in tendon injuries and paediatric orthopaedic surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Highly rated by international patients for successful surgical outcomes

Dr Pradab Pradasuk is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital with a dedicated focus on complex foot and ankle reconstructions.

• Trained at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions
• Specialises in Achilles tendon arthroplasty to restore mobility and strength
• Performs reconstruction of foot joints and toes for long-term functional recovery
• Expertise includes ankle joint replacement and corrective orthopaedic surgery
• Provides comprehensive care at a JCI-accredited hospital facility in Bangkok

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman is a dedicated Orthopaedics and Traumatology Specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul with a focus on tendon repairs.

• Specialises in both arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery
• Expert in managing trauma surgery and complex sports-related injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Focuses on paediatric orthopaedics and spine disease treatments
• Recognised for providing thorough explanations regarding recovery and tendon rehabilitation

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed advanced research at Denver Health Hospital in the United States. He teaches at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Centre.

• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and surgical repair of complex tendon injuries
• Holds a fellowship in trauma research from Denver Health in Colorado
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Successfully completed the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council certification
• Certified instructor for next-generation orthopaedic surgeons in Turkey

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.

• Completed a prestigious Research Fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver Health Centre in the United States
• Specialises in ankle arthroscopy and microsurgery techniques for complex tendon repairs
• Recognised as a session chair and speaker for the National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University where he trained next-generation surgeons

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Performs minimally invasive and joint-preserving procedures for complex tendon and ligament injuries
• Specialises in sports-related trauma and secondary reconstruction of lower limb injuries
• Holds a senior academic position as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of prestigious international bodies including SICOT and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Has authored over 70 peer-reviewed research papers on surgical outcomes and infection prevention