Ankylosing spondylitis Doctors in test — Page 4

Dr. Francisco Soldado specializes in family medicine at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

• Highly trained in the latest medical technologies
• Expertise in family medicine with a compassionate approach
• Experienced doctor at a leading medical institution

Orthopaedic surgeon

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Zhan-Lui Natan specializes in personalized care for chronic conditions.

• Specialized in preventive care and chronic diseases management
• Highly experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions
• Offers individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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. Genc has trained internationally at top institutions like UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine.

• Over 17 years of experience of orthopedic and traumatology practice
• Trained in football medicine at Istanbul University
• Specialized in sports medicine in the US and Germany
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe focuses on ENT conditions with extensive experience across multiple hospitals in Istanbul.

• 29 years of experience of experience in ENT practice
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk's research on blood loss management in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery has been published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Expertise covers a broad spectrum of surgical procedures
• Specializes in orthopedic and spine-related treatments
• Published research in prestigious medical journals

Dr. Lovi holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment and specializes in degenerative spine pathologies at IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of the Italian Society for Spine Surgery (GIS)
• Active in the Spine Society of Europe (Eurospine)
• Holds a leadership role in EMSPOD

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in orthopedic conditions including Ankylosing spondylitis, with extensive experience in prosthetic surgery and trauma.

• Over 34 years of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expert in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic treatments
• Works at Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Specialized in orthopedics with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital – now focuses on complex musculoskeletal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Active in robotic knee surgery research
• Published multiple studies on shoulder and hip conditions
• Participated in international orthopedic conferences