Surgical treatment of valgus deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Dr Erdinc Genc practiced at the American Hip Institute in Chicago and the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – some of the world's most respected centres for bone and joint surgery.

• Trained at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Holds a specialised degree in football medicine from Istanbul University
• Expertise in corrective bone procedures for structural foot deformities
• Uses internal fixation techniques to ensure stable alignment during recovery

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

Dr. Bulut Okay is an orthopedic surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and joint reconstruction. Dr. Okay performs ALMIS, a minimally invasive technique for hip arthroplasty, and uses stem cell therapy for knee conditions. He treats bone deformities and sports injuries.

• Performs MAKOplasty for robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements.
• Treats pediatric conditions such as developmental hip dysplasia and syndactyly.
• Performs revision arthroplasty for failed hip and knee implants.
• Works at Medicana Sivas, a facility treating over 113,700 patients annually.

Professor Turgut Akgul is a highly decorated orthopaedic specialist and former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical faculties.

• Recognised with the TOTDER Akif Sakar Science Award for his contributions to orthopaedic research
• Holds editorial positions at the Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Served as a board member for both the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Orthopedic Association
• Specialises in complex pelvic surgery and corrective procedures for lower limb alignment
• Awarded numerous prizes for research into radiographic parameters and patient quality of life