Rotator cuff repair surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Selman Dogan is a senior orthopaedic surgeon who has performed over 1,100 successful treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in restorative shoulder surgery including rotator cuff and Bankart repairs
• Uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to accelerate tendon and ligament healing
• Subspecialised in orthopaedic oncology and upper extremity trauma reconstruction
• Holds advanced training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Expert in treating both sports-related shoulder injuries and complex chronic conditions

Dr. Gursel Saka is an orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty. Dr. Saka was a finalist for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards in 2014. He has performed numerous operations for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Expertise in pelvis-acetabulum surgery and pediatric orthopedics.
• Treats scoliosis, spinal fractures, and herniated discs.
• Performs MAKOplasty robotic joint replacement for knees and hips.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Professor Hamzaoglu is a pioneer in surgical orthopaedics who established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre. He leads the department at Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing decades of senior expertise to complex musculoskeletal cases.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology from Istanbul University
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Minnesota Spine Center in the USA
• Refined advanced surgical techniques at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University since 2004
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Semih Ak is an orthopaedic specialist at Turan Turan Health Group, a centre dedicated to musculoskeletal care and robotic surgery.

• Treats complex shoulder injuries and rotator cuff tears
• Practices at a facility specialising in advanced bone and joint health
• Completed rigorous residency training at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Hospital
• Graduated from the internationally recognised Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring mobility and joint function for active patients

Dr Kutsi Tuncer is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has published significant research on accelerating tendon healing. His work focuses on biological agents that strengthen tissue repair after surgical procedures.

• Specialises in orthopaedic surgery focusing on tendon rupture and repair
• Researches collagen type I and type III expression to improve surgical recovery
• Investigates medicinal treatments that enhance tendon tensile strength during early healing
• Develops protocols to reduce long-term disability and workforce loss for patients
• Expert in histological outcomes and mechanical recovery of repaired connective tissues