Best Unicompartmental (partial) Knee Replacement Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Kayhan Turan is the first surgeon in Turkey to perform robotic-assisted knee replacements and has completed over 2,000 successful robotic surgeries.

• Completed an orthopaedic surgery externship at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago
• Active member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
• Specialises in precise robotic applications for partial joint replacements
• Leads the orthopaedics team at Turan Turan Health Group

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp refined his surgical skills at the world-famous Mayo Clinic in the USA, specialising in complex joint reconstruction and orthopaedic research.

• Completed advanced clinical fellowships in orthopaedic departments at the Mayo Clinic
• Specialises in arthroplasty and limb-sparing surgery for complex joint issues
• Awarded Best Research Presentation by the Turkish Orthopaedic Association
• Former Associate Professor at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumour Society and Turkish Trauma Society

Dr Murat Kezer is a highly trained specialist in robotic-assisted orthopaedics at Turan Turan Health Group. He holds formal certification from the MAKO Partial Knee Replacement Surgical Training Programme.

• Completed the Partial Knee Instructional Course for targeted joint resurfacing
• Specialises in MAKO robotic technology for improved surgical accuracy
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR)
• Trained in advanced arthroplasty techniques for primary and revision cases
• Active member of the Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association

Professor Yunus Uysal is a specialist in robotic-assisted joint surgery at the Turan Turan Health Group. He completed advanced robotic replacement training in Luxembourg to deliver high-precision outcomes for patients.

• Certified in the Hip and Knee Robotic Replacement Surgery Training Programme
• Expert in robotic-assisted techniques for preserving healthy bone and tissue
• Active member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Completed senior research and clinical training at Trakya University

Dr Erman Cekic has performed approximately 10,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries, making him a high-volume specialist in joint restoration.

• Completed advanced knee arthroplasty and revision training in Vienna, Austria
• Specialises in joint and cartilage surgery using biological supports like stem cell therapy
• Focuses on postoperative rehabilitation and medical plateau exercises for faster recovery
• Published research on radiographic scoring system used to track bone healing outcomes

Associate Professor Rapeepat Narkbunnam is a specialist in adult reconstructive surgery who trained as a visiting scholar at Stanford University Medical Centre. He currently treats patients at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted partial knee replacements and hip procedures
• Completed advanced training in adult reconstructive surgery at Mahidol University
• Expertise includes complex revision knee and hip arthroplasty
• Focuses on precise implant placement using robotic technology

Dr. Selman Dogan is a highly-rated orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in hip and shoulder replacement and treats international patients. Dr. Dogan also manages complex spine and extremity trauma. He holds a degree from the Cerrahpasa School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching Hospital.

• Expertise includes pediatric orthopedics for conditions like hip dysplasia and pes equinovarus.
• Studied orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Performs sports traumatology procedures for meniscus and cruciate ligament injuries.
• Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting US healthcare safety standards.

Professor Gursel Saka uses MAKOplasty robotic technology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental to perform high-precision knee replacements. He was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards for his work in surgical innovation.

• Uses robotic-assisted systems for accurate implant placement and faster recovery
• Specialises in complex reconstructive trauma and joint replacement procedures
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training Hospital
• Focuses on precise alignment for patients with degenerative joint disease
• Treats meniscus tears and ligament injuries alongside joint arthroplasty

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

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.