Stem cell therapy for knees Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Ahmed Dogan is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital who brings a high level of surgical precision to regenerative joint treatments.

• Specialises as an orthopaedic oncologist and general orthopaedic surgeon
• Focuses on both adult and paediatric orthopaedic care
• Expertise includes spine surgery and complex joint reconstructions
• Works with a full clinical team including specialist anaesthetists

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – a leading South Korean centre for joint preservation. He specialises in using advanced regenerative techniques to treat complex knee cartilage damage.

• Active member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association
• Specialises in combining arthroscopic techniques with biological therapies
• Published research on clinical outcomes following total knee arthroplasty
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the prestigious Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Current Edition Committee Member for the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Association

Dr. Metin Aytekin is a expert in molecular medicine and clinical biochemistry at Estophia Hospital. He holds an adjunct staff position at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Aytekin played a key role in founding one of Turkey’s largest stem cell centers. He specializes in stem cell therapy for aging, arthritis, and orthopedic conditions.

• Serves as the Vice President of the Genome and Stem Cell Center.
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular and lung diseases.
• Winner of the American Heart Association Postdoctoral Training Award.
• Awarded for best oral presentation at the Cleveland Pulmonary Hypertension Summit.

Dr. Erkam Komurcu is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK). Dr. Komurcu earned the title of Associate Professor and completed a fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center. He specializes in spine surgery, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal tumors.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in orthopedic oncology and hand surgery at Ibn-i Sina Hospital.
• Published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and medical book chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Society of Sports Injuries.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who focuses on regenerative knee treatments and prosthetic surgery.

• Appointed as a Full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University in 2018
• Specialises in robotic knee surgery and prosthetic joint applications
• Former Chief Resident at the Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Published numerous scientific papers on orthopaedic oncology and sports injuries
• Expertise includes treating complex fractures and muscle or tendon tears

Professor Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in joint preservation and robotic knee surgery.

• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association, focusing on precise joint interventions
• Completed specialised cadaver training in knee joint arthroscopy and peripheral sports injuries
• Published clinical research on complex knee conditions including Baker's cyst rupture and compartment syndrome
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr Erdinc Genc has performed over 1,100 successful orthopaedic treatments and brings high-level expertise from leading international sports medicine hubs.

• Trained at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia – a top-tier US facility
• Completed a fellowship at the American Hip Institute in Chicago
• Specialises in football medicine with a focus on sports-related joint recovery
• Gained specialist experience at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg
• Holds a master's degree in Sports Medicine from Istanbul University

Professor Ozan Beytemur is a highly credentialled orthopaedic specialist who leads research into regenerative therapies and tissue healing at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds a professorship at the Health Sciences University, where he trains the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Supervised specialist research into autologous concentrated serum and its biological effects on tendon and bone repair
• Board-certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
• Published extensively in international medical journals on biomechanical studies and bone quality improvement
• Completed advanced surgical training at Istanbul University’s prestigious medical faculty