Osteoarthritis Doctors in test — Page 9

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.

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.

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in robotic knee prosthesis surgery at Koru Ankara Hospital, with a focus on advanced joint replacement techniques.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Published numerous scientific articles on joint replacement outcomes
• Associate professor with academic roles at top Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty

Orthopedic traumatologist of the highest category

Medical experience over 26 years

In 1998, graduated from Donetsk State Medical University named after M. Gorky, specialty - treating physician

The doctor receives patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Performs arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and wrist joints. Treats osteochondrosis, flat feet, scoliosis, kyphosis, dislocations, fractures and sprains. Uses modern methods and techniques in his work

Main specialization and areas:

Consultative admission of patients with orthopedic and traumatological profile

Conservative treatment of patients with initial stages of deforming arthrosis

Primary endoprosthetics of large joints (hip, knee, shoulder)

Revision endoprosthetics of large joints

Metal osteosynthesis of tubular bones

Operations to restore the Achilles tendon, biceps, etc.

Development of an algorithm for the rehabilitation of patients in the postoperative period

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in osteoarthritis treatment with 22 years of experience of orthopedic expertise.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Published research on knee arthroplasty techniques
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Trained at UCLA Spine Center for advanced spinal techniques

Over 29 years of experience of orthopedic experience – Dr. Atalmış specializes in joint conditions at Egemed Hospitals.

• Graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1990
• Completed orthopedic specialty at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Worked in multiple private hospitals specializing in orthopedics