Dr Serdar Karaman has a strong clinical focus on joint preservation, specifically presenting research on microfracture techniques for knee cartilage damage to the Turkish National Orthopaedics Congress.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgeries for sports-related injuries and cartilage repair
• Maintains a broad orthopaedic practice including paediatric and adult reconstructive surgery
• Published international research on managing complex musculoskeletal injuries and tendon repairs
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals following specialist training at İnönü University

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a specialist fellowship at the prestigious Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna.

• Specialises in knee and ankle arthroscopy with a focus on deformity correction
• Expert in biological therapies including stem cell applications (BMAC, SVF) and PRP
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
• Former Chief in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• International instructor in advanced paediatric hip and clubfoot management

Dr Safak Sayar is a specialist orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses heavily on surgical knee repair and ligament reconstruction.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• Served as a Lecturer at Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Published clinical research in the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine on traumatic orthopaedic cases

Thesis:

1. Mentese ST, Colak O, Gunenc YE, Tufekci K, Eren OC, Bozkurt SU. The Effect of Hyperelastic Bone Produced with Three Dimensional Bioprinter in Heterotopic Bone Formation.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts

1. Kuru P, Bilgin S, Mentese ST, Tazegul G, Ozgur S, Cilingir OT, Akakin D, Yarat A, Kasimay O. Ameliorative Effect of Chronic Moderate Exercise in Smoke Exposed or Nicotine Applied Rats From Acute Stress Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Sep 19. pii: ntu182. (As Senior Medical Student)

2. Özdemir ZN, Tazegül G, Kuru P, Bilgin S, Menteşe ST, Erzik C, Şirvancı S, Yeğen B. Nicotine alleviates colitis-induced damage in rats via its anti-oxidative activity. Marmara Medical Journal 2014; 27: 13-20 DOI: 10.5472/MMJ.2013.03125.1 (As Senior Medical Student)

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber; Retrospective Comperative Analysis of Preoperative Lymph Node Imaging and Pathological Results in Malignant Melanoma Patients, October Antalya 2017

Peer Reviewed Posters

1. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya, Deniz Özcan; Case Report: Differentiation of Intraoral lesions, Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Pseudoepitheliamatous Hyperplasia, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey.

2. Özay Özkaya, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, İlker Üsçetin; The Effect of Staging on Survey in Malignant Melanoma, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey.

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber, Özlem Çolak; Case Report: Free Adductor Magnus Flap Reconstruction of Calcanel Defect, October 2017, Antalya, Turkey.

4. Özlem Çolak, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Kadri Özer, S. Tiber Menteşe; Multifunctional Use of Elongated Temporoparietal Fascia Flap in Periorbital Reconstruction, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

5. Ayberk Akçay, Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe; Case Report: Superior Epigastric Artery Perforator Propellar Flap Reconstruction of Anterior Chest Wall Defect, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

6. Batıbey Batmacı, Harun Erbek, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Türkay Gökeri, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Malign Hand Tumors in the Last Five Years In Our Clinic, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

7. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Regional Fasciectomy Treatment Results of Dupuytren’s Contracture Patients, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

8. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Türkay Gökeri, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Comparison of Results of Late Term Primarily Fixed and Hunter Prosthesis Used Flexor Digitorum Profundus Injuries, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

9. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Extensor Indicis Proprius Transfer Supplied with Ruptured Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Proximal Portion in a Patient with Recurrent EPL Rupture, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

10. Özlem Çolak, Mahir Gökbulut, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Lesions Prediagnosed as Vascular Tumors; September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Flap Reconstruction of Periorbital Area Zone 2 Tumor Excision Defects, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

12. Özlem Çolak, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Thoracal Wall Reconstruction in a Male Patient with Poland Syndrome, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

13. Özlem Çolak, Burak Yılmaz, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Tuğçe Yasak, İlker Üsçetin; A Rare Skin Malignancy: Sebaceous Carcinoma, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

Oral Presentation:

1. The Effect of Apelin on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer, World Gastroenterology Subregional Meeting, November 2011, Antalya, Turkey. (As Senior Medical Student)

2. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, İlker Üsçetin; Case Report: 4 Different Merkel Cell Carcinoma, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

3. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Özay Özkaya Mutlu; Our Clinical Experience, Retrospective Analysis of Gynecomastia Patients, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

4. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Akif Ayberk Akçay, İlker Üsçetin, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Our Approach to Congenital Hand Anomalies Between 2015-2019 Time Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

5. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Batıbey Batmacı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Results of Repair Through Nerve Graft in Our Clinic in 2015-2019 Time Periods, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

6. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Evaluation of Long Term Results of Mallet Finger Cases Operated 2015-2019 Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

7. Akif Ayberk Akçay, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada, Özlem Çolak; The Evulation of Biomechanical and Histologic Aspects the Effect of Direct Thrombin inhibitors on Tendon Healing, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

8. Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Selman Taşkın, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Comparison of Fat Pad Transposition and Fat Graft Application After Fat Pad Resection in Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey

9. Özlem Çolak, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut; Versatile Use of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Axillary Reconstruction, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

10. Türkay Gökeri, Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Effects of Covid-19 Pandemics on Emergency Plastic Surgery Patiens Admission, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut ; Retrospective Analysis of Fourniere’s Gangrene Reconstruction Patients Operated From 2010 to 2021, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

12. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Foot Defect Reconstruction with a Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Flap Including a Bony Component, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

13. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Ayça Ergan Şahin; Reconstruction of Wrist Dorsum with a Very Thin Flap: Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Perforator Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

14. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Caner Ali İlhan, Tuğçe Yasak Par, İlker Üsçetin; An Effective Solution for Wide Abdominal Wall Defect: Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

15. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Caner Ali İlhan, Ayça Ergan Şahin; An Early and Higher Function Providing Reconstruction Option in Phalangeal Bony Defects, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

Experiences:

1. Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Cardiology Hospital C. I. Parhon Iaşi/ROMANIA 2010 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

2. Gastroenterology Clinic, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa Zaragoza/SPAIN 2011 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, General Surgery Clinic, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome/ITALY 2012 (ERASMUS Student Exchange Program)

4. Cardiology Clinic, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen/DENMARK 2012 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

5. General Surgery Clinic, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens/GREECE 2012 (Observership As Medical Student)

Courses:

1. National XXXI. Basic Microsurgery Course, June 2018, Marmara University Medical Faculty, İstanbul.

2. XXVIII. Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers Course, September 2019, YUDETAM, Yeditepe University Experimental Research Center

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
 

Associate Professor Firat Fidan is a board-certified specialist who focus on complex joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Holds the TOTBİD–TOTEK Competence Certificate from the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Council
• Completed the AO Trauma Master Course for advanced upper extremity surgical techniques
• Specialises in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and corrective deformity surgery
• Active member of the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
• Known by patients for providing clear explanations and achieving high surgical success rates

Dr Pongtep Na Nakorn has performed over 900 successful treatments, specialising in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Focuses on minimally invasive shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training at the renowned Siriraj Hospital
• Specialist qualification in sports medicine from Thammasat University
• Personalises كل treatment plan based on individual physical evaluations

Dr Tuncer is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who holds dedicated membership with the Association of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

• Specialised training in orthopaedic oncology from Ankara University and Acıbadem Medical School
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Expertise in extremity reconstruction and Ilizarov methods for complex limb corrections
• Active member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
• Focuses on both functional joint restoration and oncological orthopaedic cases

Dr Pradab Pradasuk is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Navamin 9 Hospital who focuses on keyhole techniques for joint preservation.

• Trained at Mahidol University – one of Thailands most prestigious medical institutions
• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction surgery
• Performs therapeutic arthroscopy of the knee using minimally invasive approaches
• Manages complex cases including revision surgery and sports-related knee injuries
• Integrates orthopaedic rehabilitation programmes to help patients return to activity faster

Professor Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Center at Na-Eun Hospital, where he leads advanced surgical care for joint disorders.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Catholic Central Medical Center.
• Active member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, focusing on minimally invasive knee techniques.
• Specialises in treating sports injuries and complex knee joint conditions using arthroscopic methods.
• Holds membership in the Korean Knee Society for ongoing clinical research and development.
• Treats a wide range of trauma and footwear-related orthopaedic issues.

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Atlas University Hospital with deep expertise in sports medicine and complex reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopy for meniscus repairs and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions
• Focuses on sports surgery and minimally invasive techniques to improve patient recovery
• Researched the clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating tendinopathy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, a premier medical institution in Turkey
• Handles complex cases including tumour surgery and limb lengthening procedures

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a dedicated interest in restorative knee surgery.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopy for joint preservation and injury repair
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Focuses on both soft tissue repairs and bone tumour management
• Practises at a major hospital complex equipped for complex orthopaedic care
• Manages a broad range of paediatric and adult sports medicine cases

Dr Mert Filibeli is a specialised orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a strong background in academic and clinical trauma care.

• Completed specialist residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Holds a German Language Diploma C2, facilitating clear communication for European and international patients
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Board certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedic surgery and complex emergency trauma cases

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman specializes in arthroscopic joint surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He focused his early career on orthopaedics and traumatology training at the Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital.

• Focuses on sports injuries and minimally invasive tendon repairs
• Uses arthroscopic techniques to treat complex knee joint issues
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Expertise includes pediatric orthopaedics and limb lengthening procedures
• Trained at the well-regarded Gazi University Faculty of Medicine