Surgical treatment of scoliosis Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specialized in radiology, bringing extensive experience to scoliosis surgical treatment.

• Over 33 years of experience in radiology
• Specialized in radiology from Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Associate Professor at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in surgical treatment of scoliosis as Head of Orthopedics at Biruni University, combining clinical practice with academic leadership.

• Over 16 years of focused orthopedic and traumatology practice
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University with specialized education
• Leads department innovations in surgical treatments for scoliosis
• Maintains active roles in both state and university hospital settings

Professor Ibrahim Azboy holds leadership roles at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's top medical schools.

• 25 years specializing in orthopedic and trauma surgery
• Expert in scoliosis treatment with a focus on surgical precision
• Awarded Associate Professor title in 2015, promoted to Professor in 2021
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine – Turkey's leading medical institution
• Performs surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in scoliosis surgery with fellowship training at UCLA Spine Center and Ankara University, ensuring advanced expertise in spinal corrections.

• Over 22 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Published multiple studies on spinal surgery techniques and outcomes
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and other prestigious medical associations
• Teaches spinal surgery techniques at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr. Genc brings international training from top institutions like UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Germany.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on complex cases
• Trained in sports medicine and football medicine at Istanbul University
• Worked at leading hospitals including Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Hakan Ozalp specializes in surgical treatment of scoliosis at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Brain and surgery specialist from Ankara University
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Experience at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital

Over 14 years of neurosurgical experience with exceptional skills in complex spine conditions – Dr. Gokcek specializes in scoliosis treatment at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Performs minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous techniques
• Founded a spinal surgery group focusing on severe deformities
• Trained in microsurgery at Hacettepe University Institute
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society