Best Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Pongsathorn Sitthisen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has performed over 1,100 successful treatments at Menness Wellness Clinic.

• Sub-specialises in hand, wrist and microsurgery for nerve compression cases
• Completed specialist hand and microsurgery training at Chulalongkorn University
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for complex hand and forearm reconstruction
• Trained in orthopaedics at the prestigious Mahidol University Ramathibodi Hospital
• Personally evaluates every patient to prepare tailored surgical treatment plans

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist who focuses on peripheral nerve repairs and complex reconstructive procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in microsurgical techniques for delicate nerve injuries and decompression
• Supervised major research into advanced nerve regeneration and grafting methods
• Holds the rank of Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive expertise in maxillofacial and reconstructive tumour surgery
• Leads clinical projects on tissue healing and surgical recovery protocols

Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a European-certified microsurgery expert specialising in hand and upper extremity reconstruction at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital.

• Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
• Executive Committee Member of the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
• Completed microsurgery fellowships at leading centres in Tokyo, Ghent, and Seoul
• Published research on advanced flap techniques and hand surgery training models
• Recipient of the ISBI Young Investigator Prize for his surgical contributions

The doctor is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, serving international patients in Turkey. With expertise in managing trauma treatments of the spine and extremities, the doctor focuses on sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries of the knee, such as meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Graduating from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completing residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital, the doctor also studied Orthopedic Oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Areas of interest include lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, and the treatment of childhood conditions like pes equinovarus and hip dysplasia.

The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University and specialized at the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With a focus on spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty, the doctor has a particular interest in pelvis-acetabulum surgery. The doctor has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology. In 2014, the doctor was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. Currently, the doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

Dr Murat Ipetci is a specialist hand surgeon with advanced subspecialty training in microsurgery and upper extremity nerve compressions.

• Completed subspecialisation at the prestigious Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precision microsurgery techniques for repairing delicate nerve injuries in the hand
• Hold a certificate from the FESSH Academy in Budapest for advanced hand surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Certified in advanced surgical approaches for hand and upper extremity topographic anatomy

Dr Semih Ak specializes in musculoskeletal health at the Turan Turan Health Group with a focus on orthopaedic and traumatology care.

• Trained at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precision hand and wrist procedures for nerve decompression
• Practices at a dedicated centre for musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation
• Member of the Turkish orthopaedic community providing surgical and non-surgical care

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who has refined his surgical skills through advanced cadaveric training in microsurgery and wrist arthroscopy.

• Completed specialized training in basic microsurgery in Ankara to handle delicate nerve repairs
• Focuses on upper limb orthopaedics including shoulder, elbow, and complex wrist interventions
• Active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Evaluates diagnostic pain mapping to improve patient outcomes in arthroscopic surgeries
• Presented research on grasp strength and upper limb pathologies at national medical congresses

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic specialist with international training from the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA and Balgrist University in Zurich.

• Specialises in upper limb conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, and hand
• Completed a dedicated fellowship programme in shoulder and elbow surgery
• Experienced in microsurgical techniques for nerve decompression at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology