Associate Professor Samet Erinc is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who completed an international fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago. He brings high-level expertise in joint disorders to VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Holds specialist accreditation from the Turkish Spine Society and Eurospine
• Specialises in arthroscopic instrumentation for minimally invasive joint repairs
• Completed basic microsurgery training for complex tissue and nerve management
• Active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Experienced in treating degenerative joint diseases and orthopaedic trauma cases

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital. He practice at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive joint repairs.

• Completed an international observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA
• Specialised in complex joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgical techniques
• Gained high-volume surgical experience working across major Turkish state and private hospitals
• Former orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal clinical centre

Professor Burcin Kececi is a surgical leader who served as the General Secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors branch of TOTBİD. He provides expert care at Medical Point Izmir Hospital.

• Specialises in ankle surgery and sports injury reconstruction
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training in Lyon and Chalon Sur Saone, France
• Expert in minimally invasive hip and limb salvage techniques
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Fellow of the Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who has undertaken intensive cadaveric training in ankle arthroscopy.

• Completed advanced ankle arthroscopy and surgical intervention courses at Antalya University and Gazi University
• Specialises in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for joint repair and sports injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association and the Robotic Knee Surgery Association
• Published research on surgical outcomes and infection prevention in arthroscopic procedures

With over two decades of experience, the doctor specializes in orthopedics and traumatology, focusing on orthopedic traumatology, hand surgery, knee replacement, and spine surgery. The doctor has worked in various healthcare institutions and is a member of multiple professional societies.

The doctor has contributed significantly to medical research, with 26 international articles and 21 national articles published. The doctor also has 41 international and 85 national conference presentations. The primary clinical focus includes joint and prosthesis surgery, spinal surgery, and sports medicine.

The doctor completed medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and pursued an Orthopaedics and Traumatology Fellowship at Tepecik Education and Research Hospital. Additional training includes time with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

Experience includes roles as a clinical observer at EMOT, Izmir, and Ranawat Orthopaedics, US, as well as a Microsurgery Training Trainee in Germany. The doctor also served as a Mobile Arthroscopy Specialist with TUSYAD and was the former injury doctor for Altay FC.

Specializes in knee arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, stem cell therapy for arthritis, knee arthroplastic, and hip replacement.

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly skilled surgeon who completed specialist microsurgery training at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center.

• Performed hand and microsurgery at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at American Hospital
• Previously served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Expertise in complex orthopaedic microsurgery and joint reconstruction
• Graduated from the renowned Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professor Cengiz Sen is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with high-level academic expertise in complex joint reconstructions. He formerly served as a Professor at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine for over a decade.

• Specialises in arthroscopic ankle procedures and joint restoration
• Expert in treating degenerative joint disease and congenital limb deformities
• Published researcher on advanced joint treatments and total knee revisions
• Highly skilled in orthopaedic surgeries for paediatric patients
• Senior member of the Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association

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)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

The doctor specializes in spine surgery, prosthetic surgery, trauma, and sports medicine. They graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and completed advanced training in orthopedics and traumatology at Istanbul Medeniyet University. The doctor has extensive experience, including a spine surgery fellowship at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. They have served in various capacities, including military service at İzmir Military Hospital and compulsory service at Bingöl State Hospital. Additionally, they have held an academic position as a lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine and worked at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital.