Ahmad Dogan

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Dogan is a specialist in pediatric orthopedics and traumatology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is the Chief of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. He is a member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS).

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Dogan treats musculoskeletal issues in children and adults. He uses mesenchymal stem cell applications, including BMAC, SVF, and PRP, for regenerative healing. BMAC stands for Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate, which uses a patient's own bone marrow cells to help repair tissues.

SVF refers to stromal vascular fraction, a component derived from adipose tissue that aids in healing. PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a concentration of a patient's own platelets used to accelerate recovery. The doctor specializes in several clinical areas:

• Pediatric orthopedics and congenital deformity correction
• Limb lengthening and Ilizarov surgery — a method using an external frame to grow new bone or straighten limbs
• Foot and ankle reconstructive surgery
• Arthroplasty and prosthesis surgery
• Trauma surgery and management of skeletal fractures
• Surgical and conservative treatment of scoliosis

Professional Experience

• 2019–Present — Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, Turkey
• 2016–2019 — Orthopedic Surgeon at Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul
• 2011–2016 — Orthopedic Surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul
• 2004–2011 — Orthopedic Surgeon at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
• 2001–2004 — Orthopedic Surgeon at SSK Fethiye Hospital, Mugla
• 1997–2001 — Resident in Orthopedic Surgery at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
• 1993–1997 — General Practitioner at Erzincan State Hospital and Isparta Military Hospital

Education and Training

• 1993 — Uludag Medical School, University of Uludag — Medical Degree, Turkey
• 2001 — Istanbul Education and Research Hospital — Orthopedic Certification
• 2010 — Orthopadisches Spital Speising — Fellowship under Prof. Dr. Franz Grill, Austria
• Biga High School, Biga, Turkey

Research and Publications

Dr. Dogan authored a thesis on ankle range of motion after subtalar release. He has published 10 studies in peer-reviewed journals. Notable papers include:

• "The results of calcaneal lengthening osteotomy for the treatment of flexible pes planovalgus"
• "Correction of deformities and length discrepancies of the forearm in children"
• "Triple arthrodesis in rigid foot deformities"
• "Metatarsus varus deformity and its treatment by metatarsal osteotomy"
• "Locked intramedullary nailing in humeral shaft fractures"

Professional Memberships

• European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
• Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (Turkey)
• Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Turkish Ilizarov Society (Turkish ASAMI)
• Turkish Foot and Ankle Surgery Society
• Turkish Trauma Society
• Turkish Medical Association

Courses and Certifications

The specialist instructs national courses on Ponseti and Graf methods. The Ponseti method is a non-surgical technique used to treat clubfoot in infants through casting and braces. The Graf method is a standardized ultrasound technique used to screen and diagnose hip dysplasia in newborns.

He attended several international symposiums and workshops, including:

• Sonography of the hip courses by Prof. R. Graf, Austria
• Limb Deformity Course by Prof. D. Paley and Prof. J. Herzenberg, Egypt
• Applications of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Orthopedics, Korea and Morocco
• Taylor Spatial Frame Course, Vienna, Austria
• Instructional Basic Gait Analysis Course, Sweden