Knee replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon with extensive training in knee prosthesis and joint reconstruction from leading European centres.

• Trained at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France focusing on knee and hip injury recovery
• Former general secretary and board member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Specialises in both primary knee prosthesis and complex replacement surgery

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who has achieved the rank of Professor at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the USA
• Recognised with multiple Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards for clinical excellence
• Served as a clinical visitor at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Specialises in managing complex bone tumours and reconstructive orthopaedic surgery

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery at Atlas University Hospital, where he focuses on complex joint reconstruction and knee prosthesis.

• Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University
• Specialises in both partial and total knee replacement for degenerative conditions
• Published research on long-term outcomes for joint revisions and bone deficiencies
• Uses press-fit designs and modern prosthetics to improve implant stability
• Expertise includes limb lengthening and treating complex bone infections

Professor Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic surgeon who served as Chief Physician at the prestigious Istanbul Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in joint arthroplasty, including complex knee and hip prosthetic surgery
• Completed an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Holds the title of Clinical Training Officer, responsible for supervising advanced surgical techniques
• Recognised with a traveling fellowship award from the South Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society

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.

Dr Burak Onvural has performed 1,100 orthopaedic procedures and manages his own specialist centre, the Onvural Orthopedic Center.

• Completed a clinical observership at Ranawat Orthopaedics in New York City
• Specialises in knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Former injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League
• Trained with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Offers combined treatments including stem cell therapy for joint arthritis

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly credentialled orthopaedic specialist who previously led the Orthopaedic and Traumatology department at the American Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in precise knee and hip prosthesis replacements and orthopaedic microsurgery
• Trained at Cleveland Medical Centre – a world-renowned American institution for surgical excellence
• Spent a year as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained dozens of future specialists
• Holds full Professor status since 2016 within the Turkish medical system

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in robotic-assisted knee replacement who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Performs primary and complex revision knee arthroplasty at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques to help preserve joint function and cartilage
• Expert in infection prevention and management for prosthetic joint replacements
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Published over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic outcomes

Professor Yunus Imren is a robotic surgery specialist who completed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements for high precision
• Performs complex prosthesis revision surgery to fix or replace existing implants
• Holds a Master's degree in Advanced Joint Surgery from Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute
• Member of the EFFORT Spring Travelling Fellowship programme in Germany
• Expert in treating joint deformities and corrective leg curvature procedures

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a dedicated focus on arthroplasty and reconstructive knee surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Completed specialised training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex trauma cases alongside primary knee replacements
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored post-operative recovery plans
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Professor Cengiz Sen handles complex musculoskeletal cases at Biruni University Hospital. He has spent over a decade teaching at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in revision arthroplasty for previously failed joint surgeries
• Performs robotic knee replacement surgery for increased implant accuracy
• Combines stem cell therapy with traditional surgical methods for joint disease
• Focuses on total knee replacement and treating infected nonunion cases
• Former Associate Professor at Gazi Osmanpaşa University

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Biruni University Hospital, bringing academic rigour to complex joint surgeries.

• Head of Department at Biruni University – one of Turkey's most research-focused medical institutions
• Specialises in orthopaedic traumatology and joint reconstruction for chronic knee issues
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical interventions that restore mobility and manage long-term pain
• Oversees the clinical standards for the entire orthopaedic surgical team

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly credentials orthopaedic specialist based at Medipol Mega University Hospital who holds a chair on the board of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.

• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• International fellow of the European Hip Society (EHS)
• Currently completing a PhD in clinical anatomy to further his surgical precision
• Active member of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Board-certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology