Best Prosthetic Finger Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

Dr. Olcay Guler is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He manages complex bone and joint conditions within a JCI-accredited facility. Dr. Guler previously held academic roles at Altınbaş University and Medipol University. He treats patients at one of Turkey’s most active private medical centers.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Served as a specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park and Medipol University.
• Treats a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Works in a facility that hosts patients from over 160 countries annually.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Sisli Hospital since 2011, the doctor has dedicated extensive professional time to advanced surgical interventions and microsurgical techniques.

Previously, the doctor spent eighteen years at Manus Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, further refining expertise in complex hand procedures. This clinical background is complemented by a foundational fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery completed at the VKV American Hospital, establishing a long-standing commitment to excellence in the field of reconstructive and hand-focused surgical care.

Dr. Hakan Sofu is an orthopedist and traumatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed an academic research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Dr. Sofu provides expert surgical care for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 99% success rate for complex procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital with 67 specialized departments.

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in complex limb reconstruction and external fixation for traumatic injuries
• Awarded for his research into peripheral nerve defect treatments and grafting methods
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University with deep expertise in bone reconstruction
• Active member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumour Society and the Turkish Trauma Society

Dr. Erman Cekic has performed 10,000+ knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is an orthopedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Cekic specializes in joint and cartilage surgery using biological stem cell treatments. He provides surgical and non-surgical care for professional sports clubs and elderly patients.

• Utilizes the MAKO robotic system for high-accuracy joint replacement procedures.
• Expert in arthroscopic meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Treats complex bone deformities, scoliosis, and hand conditions requiring microsurgery.
• Research contributor on radiographic union scores for predicting bone fracture healing.

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions with a focus on arthroscopy and spinal surgery. He previously served as an orthopedist at Istanbul Beylikduzu State Hospital. Dr. Tanli holds a degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hand surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.

The doctor is a highly experienced Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist with a career spanning over 15 years in clinical practice. Since 2009, the doctor has been providing specialized orthopedic care at Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held key positions at several prominent medical institutions, including Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, Esenler Life Hospital, and Van State Hospital. The doctor possesses extensive expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, consistently delivering high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Dr. Thongchai Theerajumyaporn is an orthopedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted spine surgery and joint reconstruction. Dr. Thongchai completed intensive fellowships in spine and joint surgery at UC Davis, California. He is a member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand.

• Certified in robotic spine surgery at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Treats adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and complex pediatric spine deformities.
• Performs total disc replacements and minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Published research on bone morphogenetic proteins and spinal screw placement.

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a dedicated focus on hand surgery.

• Specialises in both hand surgery and paediatric orthopaedics
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – a reputable Turkish research institution
• Manages complex cases involving soft tissue tumours and bone tumours
• Focuses on restoring function through precise joint and prosthetic procedures
• Experienced in treating paediatric cases requiring specialised orthopaedic care

Dr. Adil Turan is an associate professor of orthopedics at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He conducted specialized trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. Dr. Turan treats complex bone injuries, scoliosis, and degenerative joint diseases. He works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and arthroscopic surgeries for sports injuries.
• Specially trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and bone deformity correction.
• Utilizes stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.