Best Apifix System Implantation Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Susana Akdash is a skilled dentist who graduated from Ege University in Turkey. She focuses on implantology and dental aesthetics. Her graduation thesis was on "Implant Prosthesis and Aesthetics." She has advanced training in dental implant treatments, including All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-2 systems. Dr. Akdash also specializes in smile design, laminate veneers, zirconia crowns, and oral surgery.

She has attended many international seminars and congresses to improve her skills. These include the IHDE Implants Immediate Loading Course, IVOCLAR VIVADENT Smile Design Course, and several TDB and TDA congresses. Dr. Akdash uses the latest technology in her work and is dedicated to providing high-quality care in implantology and cosmetic dentistry.

EDUCATION 

1974/1979 Elementary School 

1979/1982 Secondary School 

1982/1985 High School 

1985/1991 GATA Military Medical Faculty 

1995/1999 GATA Resident in Orthopaedics. 

1999/2002 Specialist in Orthopaedics. 

2002/2008 GATA Assistant Prof in Orthopaedics 

2008/2009 MAYO Orthopedic Departments (with Franklin Sim, MD), Pathology Department ( with Carrie INWARDS, MD) and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (with Michael YASZEMSKI) 

2009/2012 GATA Associate Prof in Orthopaedics 

2012/ 2016 İstanbul Medipol University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Dep 

2016/ 2019 Ankara Güven Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department 

Oct 2019 Marmaris 

DISSERTATION 

The treatment of intraarticular fractures of lower extremity with Ilizarov sirculer external fixator. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Orthopedic Oncology 

Trauma Surgery (war injury, politrauma surgery) 

External Fixation (war injury, open fractures, deformity, limb lengthening) 

Arthroplasty 

Foot and ankle surgery 

AWARDS 2006 Best research presentation. Comparison between the distraction and grafting methods in the treatment of peripheral neural defects: an experimental study in rabbits. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; 39 (2) 163/171, 2005. 

2005 Best oral presentation. High dose neoadjuvan chemotherapy combined with autologous stem cell transplantation and limb sparing surgery in patients with nonmetastatic osteosarcoma Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 79/80, 2005. 

2005 Best poster presentation. Vascular and nonvascular fibular reconstruction results of benign aggressive and malign bone tumors. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 171, 2005 

MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES 

TOTBİD (TURKISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION) 

TMSTS (TURKISH MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY) 

TURKISH ASAMI 

TURKISH FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY 

TURKISH TRAUMA SOCIETY SOMOS 

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma Graduate Program. 

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 

1. 4th Congress of The EFORT. 3/8 June, 1999. Brusells. 

2. 3rd Meeting of the ASAMI International 27/29 May 2004 İstanbul / Turkey. 

3. Asia pasific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 5th meeting. 23/25 April 2004 İzmir / Turkey 

4. 18th Annual meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society. 25/27 May 2005. Italy. 

5. 7th International Congress on Spine. 14/17 April 2005. Antalya / Turkey 

6. 19th Annual meeting of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. 24/25 May 2006. Russia. 

7. 4th meeting of ASAMI International. 2006 Japan. 

8. 14th ISOLS 11/14 2007 Germany 

9. 5th meeting of ASAMI International. Russia 2008 

10.MAYO Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, A celebration of musculoskeletal tumor surgery meeting. Sep 23/25 2010 Rochester, MN, USA 

11.XXXIII Course on Musculoskeletal Pathology. 8/12 Feb. 2010. Bologna ITALY 

12. 16th ISOLS 2011 China 

13.7th meeting of ASAMI International. Greece 2012

Dr Erman Cekic is a spinal surgery specialist who has performed over 10,000 joint and reconstructive procedures throughout his career.

• Completed specialized training in spinal instrumentation with Medtronic, a world leader in spinal technology
• Regularly contributes to international research on orthopaedic fracture healing and radiographic union scores
• Maintains active membership in Eurospine, the leading professional organisation for spinal specialists in Europe
• Uses advanced non-surgical rehabilitation protocols to support patient recovery following spinal procedures

Dr Thongchai Theerajumyaporn offers a rare Australian connection, having completed clinical training in musculoskeletal therapies at SureCell in Melbourne. He leads complex spinal care at Intrarat Hospital with extensive expertise in paediatric and adult deformity correction.

• Trained in robotic-assisted spine surgery at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Centre
• Completed multiple fellowships in spine surgery and reconstruction at UC Davis in California
• Specialises in dynamic stabilisation and minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Published research on surgical correction methods for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Expertise includes total disc replacement and paediatric spinal deformity

The doctor has four years of practical experience in dentistry, having graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Marmara University. The doctor has advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the University of California, enhancing their expertise in complex dental procedures. Attending the 2nd Spring Dental Symposium in 2013 further underscores their commitment to continuous professional development.

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

Foreign language: English

Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

- AREAS OF INTEREST

o Aneurysm surgery

o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

o Lumbar hernia

o Neck hernia

o Spine surgery

o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

o Hydrocephalus

o Pediatric neurosurgery

- Educational Background:

Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

- Academic Titles: 

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

- Places of Duty:

Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

(Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

(Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

- Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir topped the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam and provides high-level neurosurgical care at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of the most prestigious medical schools in Turkey
• Focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery techniques to reduce recovery times
• Expert in managing complex spine fractures and tumours of the spinal column
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Specialised in endoscopic procedures for both spine and brain conditions

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu holds a Doctor of Science (PhD) in Advanced Neuroscience and specializes in complex spinal deformity corrections like scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Completed a specialized research fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Toronto
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Specialises in thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and complex sacral tumour removals
• Authored over 100 scientific articles and edited seven textbooks on neurosurgery
• Active member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society

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. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk is a dual-qualified surgeon and researcher who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil. He brings high-level academic expertise to spinal care at Estexper Clinic.

• Member of the Turkish Spine Association specialised in complex vertebral conditions
• Affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Completed a Molecular Medicine PhD to better understand nerve and bone recovery
• Former specialist at Baltalimani Bone Diseases Hospital – a dedicated orthopaedic centre
• Holds a PhD from Yeditepe University focused on advanced medical sciences

Experience

2022

Private Nisa Hospital

2022 - 2022

American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2015

Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

2015 - 2015

UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

Education

2021

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

2016

Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

2009

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

The doctor completed dental education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry and pursued an English doctoral program, earning a doctorate in 2007. The doctoral thesis focused on computerized axiographic evaluation related to temporomandibular disorders. Specialization was certified in 2011. The doctor has extensive experience in fixed treatments, lingual therapy, orthognathic surgery preparation, Invisalign, myobrace treatments, Roth techniques, anchorage systems with mini screws, cleft lip and palate, and management of impacted teeth. Participation in numerous national and international congresses highlights a commitment to continuing education and expertise in orthodontics.

Professor Aydogan is a globally recognised spine specialist who served as a Research Fellow at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California.

• Held leadership as the Head of Advanced Spine Surgery at Emsey Hospital
• Practised at a EuroSpine-accredited Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Switzerland
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and North American Spine Society
• Published 50 scientific journal articles focused on spinal trauma and deformity
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques through the MINOD society

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He brings global expertise to complex spinal cases through his background in Japan and the United States.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the Minnesota Spine Center in the USA
• Refined advanced spinal techniques at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Professor of Orthopaedics at Istanbul University medical faculty
• Founder of the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association specialising in orthopaedics

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a senior neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who underwent rigorous European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation training.

• Specialises in complex spinal interventions and functional neurosurgery
• Held academic teaching roles at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility known for spinal innovation
• Advanced proficiency in English for clear patient communication

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He currently performs complex spinal interventions at the prestigious Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Holds a specialised Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery Certificate from Herne, Germany
• Completed five years of advanced European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) training
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and minimally invasive spinal disc techniques
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical outcomes
• Regular speaker and moderator at international neurosurgery congresses