Knee MAKOplasty Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a knee surgery specialist who refined his trauma and orthopaedic expertise through research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Serves as a senior instructor for the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Associate Professor at Turkey's Health Sciences University training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Held the position of Chief Assistant at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Certified member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

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.

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)

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

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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