Injuries of bones and joints Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in robotic knee prosthesis surgery and complex joint replacements at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty procedures
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic treatments
• Former chief resident at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.

Dr. Ertogrul specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery with advanced training at Balgrist University and Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Completed a Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive experience in orthopaedic surgery

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 specializes in joint and sports-related injuries, trained at top international centers like American Hip Institute Chicago and UPENN Sports Medicine Center.

• Trained in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Health Sciences University
• Fellowship experience in sports medicine in the US and Germany
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Expertise in football medicine from Istanbul University

Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology with a focus on robotic knee surgery – Dr. Soyarslan brings advanced techniques to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association
• Published research on shoulder arthroscopy and hip rotation center detection
• Participated in international orthopedic congresses including SICOT and SECEC-ESSE
• Trained in advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopy techniques

1,100+ treatments performed – Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic oncologist with 29 years of experience of experience at leading hospitals in Istanbul.

• Specializes in orthopedic oncology – focused expertise in bone and joint tumors
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Formerly practiced at Private Nisa, Yenibosna Ilke, and Gaziosmanpaşa Bilge Hospitals
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital