Knee replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Burak Onvural has performed 1,100 orthopaedic procedures and manages his own specialist centre, the Onvural Orthopedic Center.

• Completed a clinical observership at Ranawat Orthopaedics in New York City
• Specialises in knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Former injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League
• Trained with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Offers combined treatments including stem cell therapy for joint arthritis

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver Health Centre.

• Performed 900+ surgical treatments with a focus on musculoskeletal reconstruction
• Holds the European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Expertise includes knee arthroscopy and Ilizarov applications for complex limb alignment
• Regular speaker and session chair at National Turkish Orthopaedics congresses

Professor Cengiz Sen handles complex musculoskeletal cases at Biruni University Hospital. He has spent over a decade teaching at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in revision arthroplasty for previously failed joint surgeries
• Performs robotic knee replacement surgery for increased implant accuracy
• Combines stem cell therapy with traditional surgical methods for joint disease
• Focuses on total knee replacement and treating infected nonunion cases
• Former Associate Professor at Gazi Osmanpaşa University

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

• Performs primary and complex revision knee arthroplasty at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques to help preserve joint function and cartilage
• Expert in infection prevention and management for prosthetic joint replacements
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Published over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic outcomes

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly credentialled orthopaedic specialist who previously led the Orthopaedic and Traumatology department at the American Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in precise knee and hip prosthesis replacements and orthopaedic microsurgery
• Trained at Cleveland Medical Centre – a world-renowned American institution for surgical excellence
• Spent a year as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained dozens of future specialists
• Holds full Professor status since 2016 within the Turkish medical system

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 Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a dedicated focus on arthroplasty and reconstructive knee surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Completed specialised training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex trauma cases alongside primary knee replacements
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored post-operative recovery plans
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly credentials orthopaedic specialist based at Medipol Mega University Hospital who holds a chair on the board of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.

• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• International fellow of the European Hip Society (EHS)
• Currently completing a PhD in clinical anatomy to further his surgical precision
• Active member of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Board-certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Biruni University Hospital, bringing academic rigour to complex joint surgeries.

• Head of Department at Biruni University – one of Turkey's most research-focused medical institutions
• Specialises in orthopaedic traumatology and joint reconstruction for chronic knee issues
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical interventions that restore mobility and manage long-term pain
• Oversees the clinical standards for the entire orthopaedic surgical team