Hallux valgus surgery Doctors in test — Page 4

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. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

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. 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.

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. Ertogrul brings over 15 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience, including specialized training at top institutions like Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Completed observerships at Balgrist University in Zurich and Hospital for Special Surgery
• Works at Medipol Acibadem Hospital, a leading orthopedic center
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

Specializes in the 3D Lapidus procedure for hallux valgus – a precise surgical solution for bunions at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Skilled in hallux valgus surgery and joint replacement procedures
• Research on surgical techniques published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Expertise spans multiple orthopedic surgical procedures

Over 26 years of experience specializing in orthopedics and traumatology – Dr. Lazorko focuses on hallux valgus surgery at the Holy Family Hospital.

• 26 years of experience at Saint Jadwiga the Queen Hospital's Orthopedics Department
• Trained in Poland's top orthopedic centers including Hip and Knee Endoprosthesoplasty Center
• Senior Assistant in Orthopedics since 2006
• Specialist certification obtained in 2009

Specializes in orthopedic surgeries with a focus on foot and ankle procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Participated in advanced knee and ankle arthroscopy cadaver courses
• Published research on compartment syndrome and shoulder arthroscopy
• Trains in robotic knee surgery techniques

Dr. Genc trained at top international centers including UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Germany.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on sports medicine
• Trained at prestigious institutions in the US and Germany
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Completed fellowship at American Hip Institute Chicago

Professor specializing in orthopedic surgery – leads the orthopedic team at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with years of experience.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty as well as sports injuries
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic procedures
• Appointed as a full professor at Yüksek İhtisas University

Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, Dr. Moon brings deep expertise to hallux valgus surgery.

• Fellowship-trained at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Member of Korean Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Published multiple research papers on orthopedic techniques
• Over a decade of experience in orthopedic surgery

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee brings extensive orthopedic expertise to hallux valgus surgery, with a focus on joint and sports-related conditions.

• Specializes in arthroscopic and total joint surgeries
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic societies including Korean Knee Society
• Published researcher in leading orthopedic journals
• Former director at specialized orthopedic hospitals

Dr. Pedro Delgado leads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital, specializing in hand surgery.

• Head of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service
• Works alongside specialists with international training in hand surgery
• Part of a team with European diploma in Hand Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu brings extensive orthopedic expertise to hallux valgus surgery, with a focus on innovative techniques and patient-centered care.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specialized training in spinal and musculoskeletal surgery
• Published numerous research papers on orthopedic conditions and treatments
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic societies