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Fahad Mawlood

Haluk Cabuk

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • I was born in Adana in 1983. I graduated from Hacettepe University (ing) in 2007 and started to work as an orthopedic assistant at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital in 2008. I did my master's thesis on the rotator cuff healing of dicholefenac sodium. As a specialist in 2013, I started at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital and got my associate professorship there in 2018. In 2017, I worked as a Clinical fellow in the publication of Prof Dr Philip Lobenhoffer for Knee Circumferential Osteotomies, unicondylar and total knee arthroplasty in Germany (Go:h Sports Clinic/Hannover). I started working at Istinye University Hospital in 2019. I am married and have 2 children.

     

    Research Areas: Knee surgery, Shoulder surgery, Ankle surgery, Artoplasty

     

    Basic Areas: Orthopedics and Traumatology,

    Awards

    (2015), "Derviş Manizade Science Award", "Professional Associations", "Award received from domestic public institutions and organizations in the field", "Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association", Science - Art Awards

    (2017), "Tusyad Overseas Traveling Education Scholarship", "Professional Associations", "Award received from domestic public institutions and organizations in the field", "Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association", Other

    (2016), "Best Experimental Study Poster Award Winner", "Professional Associations", "Award from domestic public institutions and organizations", "Bone Joint Surgery Association", Other

    (2015), "25th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, first place in the poster category", "Professional Associations", "Award received from domestic public institutions and organizations in the field", "Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Association", Work Award
     

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Ahmad Dogan

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Professor Ahmad Dogan is a highly distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and researcher specialising in the non-surgical management of complex paediatric bone deformities.

    • Completed a prestigious fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna, a renowned centre for paediatric orthopaedics
    • Serves as the Chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
    • Recognised expert member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
    • Specialises in deformity correction and limb lengthening using advanced Ilizarov techniques
    • Extensively published in peer-reviewed journals on musculoskeletal alignment and corrective surgery outcomes
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Yang Young Joon

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
  • Yang Young-Joon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center. He treats knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures and other trauma. His practice also includes joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hip disorders, hand and foot microsurgery, hand numbness, diabetic foot, hallux valgus, and gout.

    He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Central Medical Center and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies and serves as Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital.

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Pradab Pradasuk

  • 24 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Navamin 9 Hospital
  • Dr Pradab Pradasuk is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital who integrates non-surgical correction with advanced rehabilitation techniques.

    • Specialises in managing scoliosis without invasive surgery through structured orthotics
    • Background at Mahidol University, one of Thailands most prestigious medical institutions
    • Focuses on spinal stability using therapeutic bracing and targeted rehabilitation
    • Equipped to manage complex spine cases including fractures and decompression
    • Expertise in orthopaedic rehabilitation for improving posture and spinal alignment
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Firat Oruc

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

    Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

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Adil Turan

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Associate Professor Adil Turan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who completed an international research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

    • Serves as a senior instructor at Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Centre
    • Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
    • Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
    • Specialises in trauma-informed orthopaedic care and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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Prof Ibrahim Azboy

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

    Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

    Orthopaedics and Traumatology
     

    Areas of Expertise and Interest

    • Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
    • Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
    • Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
    • Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
    • Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

    International Researcher IDs:  

    • ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

    Education & Training

    • 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
    • 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
    • 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

    Academic & Professional Appointments

    • 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
    • 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
    • 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
    • 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

    Professional Memberships

    • Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
      AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

    Scientific & Educational Contributions

    • Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

    Teaching & Speaking Engagements

    • Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
    • Hip and knee arthroplasty
    • Prosthetic joint infections
    • VTE prophylaxis
    • Surgical approaches and implant strategies
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Serdar Toker

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Personal Information

    Name Surname : Serdar TOKER
    Place of Birth - Year :    Istanbul - 1972
    Academic Title : Assoc. Dr.
    Foreign Language : English


    Education

    Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Graduation
    Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital - Specialised
    Work Experience

    1998 - 2003 Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
    2003 - 2004 Kars State Hospital
    2004 - 2006 Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
    2006 - 2009 Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 
    2009 - 2010 Research Fellow. Colorado University Denver Healt Centre Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre Department of Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery
    2010 - 2016 Necmettin Erbakan University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Head of Hand Surgery Department
    Courses - Seminars and Certificates Received

    2013 FESSH (Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand) European Diploma
    2015 RMCD Microsurgery Course Course Chair
    2015 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
    2015 RMCD Congress Speaker
    2014 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
    2013 - 2014 Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course Instructor
    2013 RMCD Microsurgery Course Instructor
    2013 RMCD Congress Session Chair
    2012 Shoulder Elbow Surgery Course Instructor
    2012 Subspeciality Diploma in Hand Surgery
    2011 RMCD Microsurgery Course
    2009 Ankle Arthroscopy Course
    2008 Knee Arthroscopy Course
    2005 Ilizarov Applications Course

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Mert Filibeli

  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr Mert Filibeli is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon with significant expertise in paediatric spine care from his time at Dr Behcet Uz Paediatric Hospital.

    • Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    • Specialist training from the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching Hospital
    • Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics Education Council for clinical excellence
    • Experienced in managing complex skeletal development and paediatric emergency orthopaedics
    • Fluent in English and German for clear communication with international families
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Jang Hyo Kim

  • 36 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Leadheal Hospital
  • Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

    He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

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Mehmet Soyarslan

  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Place and Date of Birth: 08.12.1983 / ANKARA

    Nationality: T.R.

    Marital Status: He is married and has 1 child.

    Foreign Language: English

    Education

    •Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver Primary School/Istanbul

    • Karşıyaka Anatolian High School/İzmir

    •Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2001 – 2007)

    •Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic – Specialization (2012-2018)

    Professional Experience

    •Sahra Medical School Samsun (2007-2008)

    •Ankara Gendarmerie Logistics Command Dispensary (2008-2010)

    •Üsküdar Private Yunus Emre Hospital Emergency Physician (2010-2012)

    •Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic (2012-2018)

    •Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital (2018-2019)

    •Np Istanbul Brain Hospital Orthopedic Specialist – Surgical Branch Specialist Medical

    Deputy Director (2019- December 2020)

    Medipol University Pendik Hospital (2020 -)

    Member of Scientific Organizations

    • Chamber of Physicians

    • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

    • Turkish Industry and Business Association

    • Robotic Knee Surgery Association

    Scientific Studies

    • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in obese children M.Emre Taşcılar , Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu , Mehmet Soyarslan, Ayhan Abacı

    (Gülhane Medical Journal 2010;52 :32-35)

     

    • Determination of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph Hasan Bombacı, Bestami Şimşek, Mehmet Soyarslan Murat Yıldırım (Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica 51(6) October 2017)

     

    • Compartment syndrome secondary to Baker’s cyst rupture: A case report and up-todate review Serkan Erkuş, Mehmet Soyarslan, Özkan Köse, Önder Kalenderer

    (International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 9(2):82 April 2019)

     

    • Cutibacterium Acnes (Formerly Propionibacterium Acnes) Incidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation with the Clinical Status Mehmet Soyarslan, Mehmet Kerem Canbora, Özkan Köse (HNH Medical Journal January 202

     

     

    • 25. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2015)

    1) Comparison of open and closed surgery in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (Poster)

    2) What affects the clinical outcome most in open tibia fractures?

    Is it the type of treatment chosen or the extent of the damage? (Poster)

    3) Does lateral epicondylitis affect grasp strength? (Oral statement)

    • 26. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2016)

    1) Detection of hip rotation center in the pelvis X-ray of adult Turkish individuals (Poster)

     

    • Hasan Bombaci* , Bestami Simsek, Mehmet Soyarslan, Mustafa Murat Yildirim, Determination

    of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph, Acta Orthopaedica et

    Traumatologica Turcica, Available online 10 October 2017, doi:

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aott.2017.09.004

     

    • 38. SICOT World Congress (Cape Town/South Africa 2017)

    1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results

    (Poster)

     

    • 27. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2017)

    1) “Propionibacterium acnes” Incidence and Clinical Reflections in Tissue Cultures Taken in Shoulder Arthroscopy

    (Oral statement)

     

     

    • 28. SECEC-ESSE Congress (Geneva/Switzerland 2018)

    1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results

    (Oral statement)

     

    • 28. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2018)

    1) Is hip flexion effective on respiratory and hemodynamic parameters of patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy in the sitting position? (Oral statement)

    2) Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)

    • 10. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress (2018)

    1) “P.acnes” Incidence and Clinical Results in Shoulder Arthroscopy: Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Glenohumeral Joint and Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)

    2) Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of the Pain Chart in the Pathologies of the Shoulder in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Surgery (Poster)

    • 1. Digital Shoulder Elbow Surgery Association Congress (2020)

    1) Are the Size of Bone Loss and Number of Anchors Effective in Clinical Results and Failure after Arthroscopic Bankart Repair of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations?

    (Oral statement)

    2) K-wire migration into the spinal canal after acromioclavicular dislocation surgery: Case

    Presentation (Poster)

    VI- Courses

    • Training Course of Emergency Medicine Trainer (2007)

    • PEV DDH (Developmental Hip Dysplasia and Pes Echinovarus) Course (2016)

    • Basic Arthroscopy Course (2016)

    • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council Basic Sciences School (2016)

    • Acıbadem University Tibia Fractures Cadaver Course (2017)

    • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Basic Course (2017)

    • Knee Joint Arthroscopy and Foot - Ankle Surgical Interventions Applications Cadaver Courses (2017)

    • Acıbadem University Advanced Knee Peripheral Sports Injuries Cadaver Course(2018)

    • LIMA Corporate Shoulder Surgery Cadaver Course Verona/Italy (2018)

    • Gazi University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course(2019)

    • Antalya University Knee Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)

    • Antalya University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)


    • Basic Microsurgery Course – Ankara (2019)

    • Antalya University Wrist Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)

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Burcin Kececi

  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

    He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

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Cagatay Ozturk

  • 4.9 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • The doctor specializes in spinal conditions, including spinal column stenosis, disc herniation, scoliosis, and kyphosis. Expertise extends to advanced procedures such as minimal invasive spinal surgery, laser discectomy, and endoscopic discectomy, addressing both pediatric and adult spinal deformities.

    Graduated from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty and gained extensive experience at institutions like Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. A prolific contributor to medical literature, the doctor has authored 12 book chapters and 103 international articles, with 167 conference presentations.

    Active in professional societies, serving as a board member of the Turkish Spine Association.

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Cengiz Sen

  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Professor Cengiz Sen leads the orthopaedic team at Biruni University Hospital, bringing over two decades of academic and clinical leadership to paediatric and adult bone care.

    • Specialises in treating congenital limb deformities and orthopaedic diseases in children
    • Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
    • Focuses on orthopaedic rehabilitation and non-surgical management of complex structural disorders
    • Published researcher in musculoskeletal health with numerous papers on degenerative bone conditions
    • Expertise includes limb reconstruction and the management of developmental skeletal issues
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Necdet Demir

  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Undergraduate: Medicine, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2004-2010
    Ph: Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2016

    Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (2016 - 2017, State Service Yüas Deputy Chief Physician)
    Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine (2017 - present)
    Head of Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine (2018 - present)

    Experience

    General Practitioner, Muş Merkez Azize Hersat Health Center (DHY), 2010-2010
    General Practitioner, Muş Varto State Hospital Emergency Department (DHY), 2010-2010
    General Practitioner, Muş State Hospital Emergency Department (DHY), 2010-2011
    Assistant Physician, Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2016
    Specialist Physician (Op. Dr.), Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (DHY), 2016-2017
    Dr. Assoc. Member, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, 2017 (currently)

     

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