Limb prosthetics Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedics specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a specific focus on complex limb reconstruction and prosthetic surgery.

• Specialises in both bone and soft tissue tumours requiring prosthetic intervention
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital or trauma-related limb needs
• Works across knee, hip, and shoulder joint replacements and reconstructions
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology

Dr Mert Filibeli is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic foundations from the University of Health Sciences.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Specialised residency training at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Extensive background in paediatric orthopaedic surgery and trauma care
• Native-level German speaker with a C2-level language diploma

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma research specialist who trained at Denver Health Hospital in the United States. He currently leads orthopaedic care at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in complex orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive surgery
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Served as Chief Assistant at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in managing bone and joint health for prosthetic success

Professor Yusuf Pirincci lead's the orthopaedics team at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in complex joint reconstruction and limb lengthening surgery.

• Performs advanced knee, hip and shoulder prosthetic replacements
• Specialises in limb lengthening for height extension and deformity correction
• Expertise in diabetic foot management and chronic bone infections like osteomyelitis
• Researched acetabular revisions and femur designs for adult hip dysplasia
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Baris Ozkul is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist at Central Hospital. He focuses on limb lengthening, deformity correction, prosthetic joint surgery, and complex reconstruction.

Accreditations/Education: Associate Professorship (ÜAK, 2026). TOTEK Board Certification Examination (2019). Residency at Baltalimanı Metin Sabancı Hospital (2014; thesis: deformity correction with smart circular external fixators). M.D., Hacettepe University, English Program (2008). Languages: Turkish and English.

Academic achievements: Participant, AAOS Scientific Meeting (Las Vegas). Author of SCI/SCIE-indexed international publications (Q1/Q2) and national textbook chapters. Invited speaker and panelist at National TOTBID Congresses and Limb Reconstruction Courses on LON, intramedullary nail lengthening, and distal femoral osteotomies.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a distinguished orthopedic oncology specialist and a member of the International Society of Limb Salvage. He focuses on complex reconstruction and saving limbs affected by tumors and trauma.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery at Centre Orthopedique in France
• Specialises in extremity extension and bone lengthening surgery
• Former General Secretary of the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Expert in tendon transfers and diabetic foot surgery at Medical Point Izmir
• Active member of the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology 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 is the founder of Onvural Orthopedic Center in Izmir. He served as the official injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League. Dr. Onvural specializes in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and stem cell therapy for arthritis. He completed training at Europe’s International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

• Trained at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US and Louisville University in Germany.
• Treats professional athletes from the Turkish Premier League.
• Performs knee, hip, and ankle arthroscopy alongside joint replacement procedures.
• Works at the only private Turkish orthopedic clinic accredited for medical tourism.

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in complex joint reconstruction who trained at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He lead Istanbul Medipol University's orthopaedic efforts, focusing on high-precision robotic-assisted procedures.

• Trained at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia in hip-preserving surgery
• Published over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on prosthetic outcomes
• Specialises in primary and revision arthroplasty for complex limb cases
• Expert in infection prevention and management for prosthetic implants
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in limb reconstruction and advanced prosthetics at Biruni University Hospital. He focuses on restoring mobility through electronic leg prostheses and complex above and below knee fittings.

• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expert in revision arthroplasty for patients requiring complex adjustments to older implants
• Specialises in congenital limb deformities and paediatric orthopaedic conditions
• Active researcher in stem cell therapy and total knee replacement outcomes
• Awarded for excellence by Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (AOTT)

Dr. Yusuf Yahsi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and joint replacement. Dr. Yahsi treats complex trauma and bone deformities. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Treats pediatric conditions like developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD).
• Specializes in limb prosthetics and bone deformity correction.