Knee MAKOplasty Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a knee and hip surgical specialist who completed dedicated training in France at the prestigious Hopital de la Croix Rousse.

• Specialises in knee prosthesis and replacement surgery using minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Holds international membership with SICOT for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology
• Former general secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Provides expert care for complex cases including limb salvage and oncology

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.

Associate Professor Yunus Imren completed a prestigious research residency at Yale University and now specialises in robotic-assisted joint replacement at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Focuses on robotic knee and hip surgery for high-precision implant placement
• Holds an Advanced Joint Surgery Master's degree from the University of Health Science
• Trained in orthopaedic trauma at the Yale University Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
• Completed the EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany to study European orthopaedic techniques
• Specialises in prosthesis revision surgery for complex or failed primary replacements

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a dedicated orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on arthroplasty and knee surgery. He leads surgical interventions for both adults and children requiring joint reconstruction.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Completed a rigorous residency at Şisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Specially trained in hand surgery and paediatric orthopaedic trauma
• Part of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored recovery plans

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in robotic-assisted joint replacement who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Focuses on robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty for precise implant alignment
• Expert in infection prevention and management for prosthetic joint replacements
• Fellowship trained at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia
• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic surgery
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who has published over 35 international research papers on knee and spinal recovery. He currently treats patients at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Board Certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Conducted prospective randomised trials specifically on muscle strength recovery after knee arthroplasty
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Extensive academic background as a Professor training future orthopaedic specialists

Professor Ozan Beytemur is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with high-level expertise in knee reconstruction. He previously served as Chief Physician at a major Turkish surgical and research centre.

• Holds board certification from the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Specialises in distal femoral osteotomy and complex joint reconstruction
• Published research on bone healing and biomechanical joint evaluation
• University professor training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Expert in managing bone infections and trauma-related joint complications

Dr Rodi Ertogrul completed a specialised observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Trained at Zurich's Balgrist University, a leading centre for musculoskeletal medicine
• Focuses on robotic-assisted techniques for ligament-sparing joint replacements
• Performed thousands of procedures across major Turkish research and state hospitals
• Fellowship-trained in complex joint surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University