ApiFix system implantation Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Adil Turan is an associate professor of orthopedics at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He conducted specialized trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. Dr. Turan treats complex bone injuries, scoliosis, and degenerative joint diseases. He works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and arthroscopic surgeries for sports injuries.
• Specially trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and bone deformity correction.
• Utilizes stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with deep expertise in paediatric and reconstructive surgery.

• Focuses on paediatric orthopaedic surgery for complex bone conditions
• Expertise includes soft tissue and bone tumour surgery
• Specialises in prosthetic surgery and joint reconstructions
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

The doctor has a comprehensive background in dentistry and surgery, holding a DDS from Ege University in Turkey. He completed an internship in maxillofacial surgery and implantology at Radbound University in the Netherlands. Additionally, he received medical education from Hacettepe University in 2000 and completed a residency at Istanbul University in 2006. Further specializing, the doctor undertook a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. He is also a member of the Turkish Dental Association.

Dr. Mahmut Boran is a dentist and implantologist at DentaPoint Dental Clinics in İzmir. He earned his DDS degree from Ege University. Dr. Boran specializes in pedodontics, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry. He performs a broad range of procedures, including All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants.

• Treats dental conditions such as jaw cysts and parodontosis.
• Performs porcelain veneers, sinus-lifting, and root canal treatments.
• Participates in international training programs to stay current in dentistry.
• Works at an ISO-accredited clinic partnering with Straumann and Dentsply Sirona.

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir leads the Orthopaedics Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, where he focuses on advanced spinal correction techniques.

• Holds a professorship at one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in orthopaedic surgery with a focus on musculoskeletal correction
• Trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility known for complex paediatric and adult care
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams for scoliosis treatment and spinal health

Dr. Can Tokman is the Chief of Istanbul Dental and Plastic & Esthetic Group. He specializes in implantology, porcelain restorations, and oral cancer treatments. Dr. Tokman serves as an accredited dentist for the US, British, and Kuwaiti embassies. He has completed international vocational training in England, Germany, and Greece.

• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and Straumann dental implant installations.
• Provides cosmetic solutions including porcelain veneers and full smile makeovers.
• Regularly speaks at national dental congresses on the chemistry of dental materials.
• Works at Istanbul Esthetic & Implant Dentistry, a specialized center founded in 2014.

The doctor completed dental education at Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry and further specialized in Prosthetic Dentistry at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.