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Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler was born in Istanbul in 1960. He completed his primary school education in Istanbul. He finished High School in Saint-Joseph in 1979. In 1985 he graduated from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. In the same year, he started to work as a resident doctor at Tokat Akbelen Health Center. Between 1987 and 1991, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at SiSli Etfal Hospital. Between 1993 and 1994, he worked as an assistant professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in Diyarbakır, Turkey. Later, he worked as the Head of the Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery Department at American Hospital. In 1999, he studied microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center.
He worked as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology Microsurgery in many private hospitals in Istanbul. Between 2006-2007, he worked as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine. In 2008, he became an associate professor of orthopedics at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine. Between 2009 and 2015, he worked as Chief of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital and he trained many Assistant Specialists. He became Professor in 2016.

He performs orthopedic microsurgery procedures at Avicenna Atasehir Hospital and offers effective treatments for knee and hip prostheses in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Prof. Dr. medical Wolfgang Hiller is a Chief Physician and Specialist in Surgery, with an additional qualification as a doctor in the emergency services. He has a PhD with the grade "summa cum laude" and has been a member of the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes since 1981. He has extensive research experience, with projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research from 1999 to 2011.

Dr. Atlan Franck is a board-certified orthopedic and hand surgeon. He holds accreditation in both France and Israel. He focuses on orthopedic surgery and traumatology. He has strong experience in upper limb and hand procedures.

Dr. Franck has worked as a senior hand and upper limb surgeon. He has also taught anatomy as an assistant teacher. He is a member of the Israeli Society for the Surgery of the Hand and the Israeli Orthopedic Association. He also belongs to several French and European orthopedic organizations.

He holds several university diplomas in hand surgery, microsurgery, arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal imaging. These qualifications show his dedication to advanced surgical techniques and ongoing education.

Dr. Pritsch Tamir is an Israeli board-certified orthopedic and hand surgeon. He specializes in complex wrist conditions, arthroscopic and microvascular surgery, nerve reconstruction, and pediatric hand surgery. He is skilled in advanced microsurgical techniques for both adults and children.

Dr. Tamir has published 40 scientific papers and 5 book chapters. He often presents his work at international medical conferences. He received the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center excellence scholarship and earned the highest scores in Israel’s national orthopedic board exams.

He is a member of the Israel Medical Society, Israel Hand Surgery Society, and Mayo Clinic Alumni. Dr. Tamir completed his training at Tel Aviv University, Mayo Clinic, UT Southwestern, and Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in arthroscopic and total knee and shoulder surgeries. He also treats sports injuries. Dr. Lee received his MD from Catholic Medical College in Seoul in 1994. He has served as Section Chief at Sun Hospital and as Director at TeunTeun Hospital in Jeju.

Dr. Lee is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society, Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association, and the Korean Sports Medical Association. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles and presentations. His work includes research on ultrasonographic evaluation of biceps tendon effusion and new methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis and scapular fractures.

Dr. Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He has specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery since 2008. Dr. Moon earned his medical degree at Kyung Hee University Hospital, where he also completed his residency and fellowship. He focuses on advanced orthopaedic techniques.

Dr. Moon has published 11 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals. His research has made important contributions to shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a member of the Korean Arthroscopy Association and the Korean Knee Society. He also serves on the editorial committee of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Dr. Moon is known for his work in arthroscopic repair and total shoulder arthroplasty. His clinical results have been published in respected journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

Dr. Vanesha Varik is a specialist in General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Aster Hospitals, Dubai. She holds an MBBS, MS, and a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Surgery. She is licensed as a Specialist by the Department of Health.

Dr. Varik has performed more than 2,000 laparoscopic procedures. She is skilled in minimally invasive surgery. She is known for her work in surgical advancements. Dr. Varik speaks English, Hindi, Konkani, and Marathi.

• Expert in Hand Surgery, specifically Carpal Tunnel, Arthritis, and Fractures.
• International training includes the USA, Europe, and Latin America.
• Highly regarded for successful Hand Surgery outcomes, though specific stats not provided.
• Recognized by peers, no specific Hand Surgery ranking mentioned.
• Board-certified in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Offers online consultations for Hand Surgery concerns.