Best ApiFix system implantation doctors in Turkey: TOP 25 doctors

Dr. Susana Akdash is a skilled dentist who graduated from Ege University in Turkey. She focuses on implantology and dental aesthetics. Her graduation thesis was on "Implant Prosthesis and Aesthetics." She has advanced training in dental implant treatments, including All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-2 systems. Dr. Akdash also specializes in smile design, laminate veneers, zirconia crowns, and oral surgery.

She has attended many international seminars and congresses to improve her skills. These include the IHDE Implants Immediate Loading Course, IVOCLAR VIVADENT Smile Design Course, and several TDB and TDA congresses. Dr. Akdash uses the latest technology in her work and is dedicated to providing high-quality care in implantology and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Seniz Ustundag specializes in fixed orthodontic treatments and orthognathic surgery preparation at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Doctorate from Marmara University with focus on temporomandibular disorders
• Expert in Invisalign treatments and myobrace therapies
• Specializes in managing impacted teeth and cleft lip/palate cases
• Uses mini screws for anchorage in complex orthodontic cases

Experienced in trauma and orthopedic surgeries, Dr. Turan specializes in innovative spine treatments like the ApiFix system at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 15 years of orthopedic and traumatology practice
• Fellowship in trauma research at Denver Health Hospital
• Member of Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in orthopedic surgeries including ApiFix system implantation at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 15 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expertise in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgeries
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Special focus on pediatric orthopedic surgery

Dr. Cekic specializes in spinal surgery and has performed numerous joint and cartilage procedures, including advanced techniques like stem cell treatments.

• Over 10,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries performed
• Trained in joint and cartilage surgery at Dokuz Eylul University
• Expert in non-surgical treatments and post-operative rehabilitation
• Attended multiple international conferences on joint and cartilage surgery

With 4 years of practical experience, Ismail Eser Bolat specializes in ApiFix system implantation.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Marmara University
• Advanced training at the University of California, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Attended the 2nd Spring Dental Symposium

Specialized in ApiFix system implantation with over 10 years of experience in radiology.

• Bachelor's degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Currently Associate Professor at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in radiology with extensive clinical practice

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine procedures, trained under renowned experts like Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Spine Association
• Affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at Haliç University and other prestigious institutions

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in spinal procedures – Dr. Sari practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Academic lecturer with over a decade of teaching experience

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

Prof. Halil Can specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries, including ApiFix system implantation, at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Associate Professor with extensive research in spinal surgery techniques
• Published multiple studies on lumbar spine anatomy and surgical approaches
• Expert in endoscopic and microsurgical spinal procedures
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society with a focus on innovative treatments

Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• 20+ years of experience in urological surgeries
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs HOLEP surgery and female incontinence procedures
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Emre Çimen graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. He completed his specialty and PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2011. Dr. Çimen has many years of experience as a maxillofacial surgeon and implantologist. He has worked in top private clinics in Istanbul.

He improved his skills in advanced implantology, including All-on-4 and Zygomatic Implants, through observer programs at the Malo Clinic in Portugal in 2014 and 2018. Since February 2020, Dr. Çimen has been treating patients at his private clinic in Istanbul Ataşehir. He focuses on complex implant cases.

Dr. Çimen is also an active educator. He regularly gives courses and seminars on the Treatment of Total Toothlessness, All-on-4, and Aesthetic Zone Implant Applications.

Dr. Mehmet Emre Eroğlu is the principal dentist at Atamer Clinic. He specializes in implantology and aesthetic dentistry. He graduated from Antalya Akdeniz University, a respected dental school.

Dr. Eroğlu is known for his skill in dental implants and cosmetic treatments. His work helps maintain high patient satisfaction at Atamer Clinic. He is dedicated to ongoing learning and follows international standards in dental care.

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Trained in the US and Germany – Dr. Genc brings international expertise to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine
• Completed fellowships at UPENN and Helios Endo Clinic
• Member of multiple international training programs
• Works with cutting-edge orthopedic techniques

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including ApiFix system implantation, with extensive research in spinal cord injuries and deformities.

• Performed surgeries for spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis
• Conducted research on stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries
• Published 65 international scientific articles and 35 national ones
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Marmara University

EDUCATION 

1974/1979 Elementary School 

1979/1982 Secondary School 

1982/1985 High School 

1985/1991 GATA Military Medical Faculty 

1995/1999 GATA Resident in Orthopaedics. 

1999/2002 Specialist in Orthopaedics. 

2002/2008 GATA Assistant Prof in Orthopaedics 

2008/2009 MAYO Orthopedic Departments (with Franklin Sim, MD), Pathology Department ( with Carrie INWARDS, MD) and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (with Michael YASZEMSKI) 

2009/2012 GATA Associate Prof in Orthopaedics 

2012/ 2016 İstanbul Medipol University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Dep 

2016/ 2019 Ankara Güven Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department 

Oct 2019 Marmaris 

DISSERTATION 

The treatment of intraarticular fractures of lower extremity with Ilizarov sirculer external fixator. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Orthopedic Oncology 

Trauma Surgery (war injury, politrauma surgery) 

External Fixation (war injury, open fractures, deformity, limb lengthening) 

Arthroplasty 

Foot and ankle surgery 

AWARDS 2006 Best research presentation. Comparison between the distraction and grafting methods in the treatment of peripheral neural defects: an experimental study in rabbits. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; 39 (2) 163/171, 2005. 

2005 Best oral presentation. High dose neoadjuvan chemotherapy combined with autologous stem cell transplantation and limb sparing surgery in patients with nonmetastatic osteosarcoma Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 79/80, 2005. 

2005 Best poster presentation. Vascular and nonvascular fibular reconstruction results of benign aggressive and malign bone tumors. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 171, 2005 

MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES 

TOTBİD (TURKISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION) 

TMSTS (TURKISH MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY) 

TURKISH ASAMI 

TURKISH FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY 

TURKISH TRAUMA SOCIETY SOMOS 

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma Graduate Program. 

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 

1. 4th Congress of The EFORT. 3/8 June, 1999. Brusells. 

2. 3rd Meeting of the ASAMI International 27/29 May 2004 İstanbul / Turkey. 

3. Asia pasific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 5th meeting. 23/25 April 2004 İzmir / Turkey 

4. 18th Annual meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society. 25/27 May 2005. Italy. 

5. 7th International Congress on Spine. 14/17 April 2005. Antalya / Turkey 

6. 19th Annual meeting of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. 24/25 May 2006. Russia. 

7. 4th meeting of ASAMI International. 2006 Japan. 

8. 14th ISOLS 11/14 2007 Germany 

9. 5th meeting of ASAMI International. Russia 2008 

10.MAYO Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, A celebration of musculoskeletal tumor surgery meeting. Sep 23/25 2010 Rochester, MN, USA 

11.XXXIII Course on Musculoskeletal Pathology. 8/12 Feb. 2010. Bologna ITALY 

12. 16th ISOLS 2011 China 

13.7th meeting of ASAMI International. Greece 2012