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Serdar Toker

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Personal Information

    Name Surname : Serdar TOKER
    Place of Birth - Year :    Istanbul - 1972
    Academic Title : Assoc. Dr.
    Foreign Language : English


    Education

    Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Graduation
    Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital - Specialised
    Work Experience

    1998 - 2003 Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
    2003 - 2004 Kars State Hospital
    2004 - 2006 Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
    2006 - 2009 Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 
    2009 - 2010 Research Fellow. Colorado University Denver Healt Centre Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre Department of Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery
    2010 - 2016 Necmettin Erbakan University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Head of Hand Surgery Department
    Courses - Seminars and Certificates Received

    2013 FESSH (Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand) European Diploma
    2015 RMCD Microsurgery Course Course Chair
    2015 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
    2015 RMCD Congress Speaker
    2014 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
    2013 - 2014 Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course Instructor
    2013 RMCD Microsurgery Course Instructor
    2013 RMCD Congress Session Chair
    2012 Shoulder Elbow Surgery Course Instructor
    2012 Subspeciality Diploma in Hand Surgery
    2011 RMCD Microsurgery Course
    2009 Ankle Arthroscopy Course
    2008 Knee Arthroscopy Course
    2005 Ilizarov Applications Course

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Wuttichai Sutantavibul

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital
  • Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is a fellowship-trained spinal surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital specialising in minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal corrections.

    • Completed advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at Mahidol University
    • Specialised in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery at Seoul Sangyero Hospital
    • Trained in microendoscopic spinal techniques at Wakayama Medical University in Japan
    • Expert in percutaneous screw fixation for stabilizing the spinal column
    • Focuses on endoscopic methods to reduce recovery times after surgery
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Firat Oruc

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

    Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

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Prof Ibrahim Azboy

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

    Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

    Orthopaedics and Traumatology
     

    Areas of Expertise and Interest

    • Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
    • Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
    • Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
    • Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
    • Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

    International Researcher IDs:  

    • ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

    Education & Training

    • 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
    • 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
    • 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

    Academic & Professional Appointments

    • 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
    • 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
    • 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
    • 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

    Professional Memberships

    • Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
      AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

    Scientific & Educational Contributions

    • Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

    Teaching & Speaking Engagements

    • Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
    • Hip and knee arthroplasty
    • Prosthetic joint infections
    • VTE prophylaxis
    • Surgical approaches and implant strategies
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Adil Turan

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist who refined his trauma research skills at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

    • Serves as an instructor at Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Centre
    • Specialises in complex orthopaedics and traumatology including scoliosis correction
    • Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
    • Credentialed by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
    • Focuses on evidence-based surgical techniques for spinal alignment
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Burcin Kececi

  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

    He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

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Rattalerk Arunakul

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital
  • Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained specialist who completed a prestigious international fellowship in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children Hospital in California.

    • Specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
    • Completed advanced clinical training at the Yale School of Medicine
    • Focuses on adult reconstructive spine surgery and complex deformities
    • Served as a research scholar at the Spine Institute in Santa Monica
    • Expert in managing both paediatric and adult scoliosis cases
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Gun Keorochana

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital
  • Professor Gun Keorochana is a high-level specialist in spinal interventions who completed an elite two-year spine fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the USA.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques including MIS TLIF, LLIF, and MIDLF
    • Completed advanced training in endoscopic spine surgery at the Desert Institute for Spine Care
    • Graduated with First Class Honours from Mahidol University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
    • Expert in complex spinal reconstructions like vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
    • Practises at KDMS – a dedicated centre focusing exclusively on orthopaedic and spinal excellence
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Cevdet Gokcek

  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

    Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

     

    Work History

    2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

    Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

    • He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

    • He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

    • Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

    • He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

    • He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

    2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

    Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

    2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

    Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

    • Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries.

    • Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

    2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

    Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

    • Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

    • Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

    • Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

    1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

    Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    • Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

    • Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

    • Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

    • Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

    • Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    • Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    Education

    1982-09 - 1988-08

    M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

    Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

    General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

    1988-11 - 1994-05

    Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

    University of Health Sciences - Ankara

    6 years of neurosurgery training.

    • My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

    1995-05 - 1995-07

    Neuroscience

    The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    Ankara

    I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    1998-04 - 2019-05

    Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

    Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

    Michigan USA

    2012-05 - 2012-05

    Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

    Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

    International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

    Ghent, Belgium

    I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

     

    Skills

    Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

    Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

    Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

    Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

    Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

    Neuronavigation – Excellent

     

    Certifications

    1995-04 Microsurgery

    2012-05 Endoscopy

     

    Languages

    Turkish - Native

    English - Advanced

    Arabic - Novice

     

    Affiliations

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    Accomplishments

    • Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

    • Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

     

    Interests and operations I perform

    Vascular diseases of brain

    Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

    Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

    Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

    Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

    Traumas of brain and spine

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

    canal disease surgery

    Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

    Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

    Hydrocephalus surgery

    Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

    neurosurgery)

    Peripheral nerve surgery

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Jang Hyo Kim

  • 36 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Leadheal Hospital
  • Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

    He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

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Hakan Ozalp

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
  • Experience

    2019 – 2019

    • University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

    Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

    2015

    • MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

    2013 – 2015

    • ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

    2010 – 2012

    • DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

    2002 – 2003

    • AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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    Education

    2010

    • ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

    1992

    • GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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Cagatay Ozturk

  • Leading doctor for Surgical treatment of scoliosis
  • 4.9 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • The doctor specializes in spinal conditions, including spinal column stenosis, disc herniation, scoliosis, and kyphosis. Expertise extends to advanced procedures such as minimal invasive spinal surgery, laser discectomy, and endoscopic discectomy, addressing both pediatric and adult spinal deformities.

    Graduated from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty and gained extensive experience at institutions like Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. A prolific contributor to medical literature, the doctor has authored 12 book chapters and 103 international articles, with 167 conference presentations.

    Active in professional societies, serving as a board member of the Turkish Spine Association.

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Bekir Yavuz Uçar

  • 4.1 Good 42 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
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