Shoulder replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Erdinc Genc brings international expertise to Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital after intensive training at the American Hip Institute in Chicago.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, Germany
• Refined robotic and sports medicine techniques at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia
• Specialises in shoulder and hip reconstructions for active patients
• Holds a postgraduate qualification in Football Medicine from Istanbul University

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with deep expertise in reconstructive shoulder and elbow surgery. He reached the rank of full professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University after decades of clinical leadership.

• Specialises in shoulder arthroplasty and complex prosthetic surgery
• Former Chief Resident of Orthopaedics at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on muscle and tendon tears alongside joint replacements
• Extensive academic background with numerous published papers on trauma and orthopaedic oncology
• Performs advanced robotic-assisted procedures for joint reconstruction

Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk leads orthopaedic care at Risus Clinic Istanbul, specialising in total joint reconstruction and complex upper limb procedures.

• Performs shoulder replacement and advanced rotator cuff repairs
• Specialises in managing blood loss and surgical recovery protocols
• Expertise includes revisions for primary joint replacements
• Researches spinal and orthopaedic outcomes at Istanbul Science University
• Treats sports-related injuries and joint degeneration cases

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopic repair. Dr. Moon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He works at a hospital recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed papers in journals like the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Specializes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex cuff tear cases.
• Sits on the editorial committee for the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.