Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

Director of the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital, Dr Yang Young Joon is a senior orthopaedic surgeon specialising in complex foot and ankle reconstructions. He manages everything from structural toe deformities to intricate limb-salvage microsurgery.

• Specialises in Hallux Valgus (bunions) and gout-related joint damage
• Performs microsurgery for complex hand and foot reconstructions
• Expert in managing the diabetic foot to prevent serious complications
• Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society and the Korean Knee Society
• Fellowship trained at the Catholic Central Medical Centre

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery at Atlas University Hospital with a strong focus on complex foot and diabetic limb cases.

• Specialises in hallux valgus surgery and the reconstruction of foot joints
• Manages diabetic foot complications to prevent chronic mobility issues
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Published research on the clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injections
• Handles bone infections and osteomyelitis in the lower limbs

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

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedic and traumatology specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on complex reconstruction across several niche areas including hand and paediatric orthopaedic surgery.

• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish research institution
• Specialises in soft tissue and bone tumours requiring intricate reconstruction
• Manages complex joint surgeries involving prosthetics and soft tissue repair
• Fellow of the Akdeniz University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who completed advanced trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in complex orthopaedics and traumatology at Medical Park Antalya
• Serves as an instructor at the Health Sciences University Antalya Center
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expertise includes functional joint restoration and trauma-related reconstructions

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

• Holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Specialised in ankle arthroscopy and Ilizarov applications for complex reconstructions
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Expert in microsurgery techniques for delicate joint and tissue repair
• Recognised speaker and instructor at national orthopaedics and traumatology congresses