Best prosthetists: TOP 60 doctors

Dr. X is a graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, and a member of the Turkish Dental Association and the Turkish Oral Implantology Association.

Biography

Dr. Mehdi Afrit is a Medical Oncologist who practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. He has over 11 years of experience caring for and managing cancer patients. He has extensive experience providing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to patients. He earned a Certificate of Medical Oncology from the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France, where he received training in antitumor chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment. Additionally, he holds an international certificate in breast diseases. He also has a certificate in Good Clinical Practice from Trans Celerate Biopharma Inc. and a certificate in Clinical Trial Management: Good Clinical Practice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He previously worked for over five years as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Tunis’s Faculty of Medicine. He later practiced as a Consultant, Medical Oncologist for six years at Arianna’s hospital in Tunisia. He later worked for two years as a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Zulekha Hospital. He was also an investigator in three international clinical trials and holds clinical trial auditing and CRO certifications and a GCP Training Certificate from 2016. He is a member in good standing of the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to the following:

• Oncology care and treatment for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy, and target therapy
• Breast cancer
• Solid tumor diagnosis
• Digestive cancer
• Gynecological cancer
• Lung cancer
• Genitourinary cancer
• Sarcoma

Awards & Achievements

• Award from Himaya Foundations and University of Sharjah

Research & Publications

• Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries' Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(2): 1-3.
• The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The Emirates Oncology Task Force Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Adult Cancer Patients Before Anti-Cancer Therapy. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The State of Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates in 2020: Challenges and Recommendations, A report by the United Arab Emirates Oncology Task Force. Humaid Al-Shamsi, Humaa Darr, Ibrahim Abu-Gheida , Jawaher Ansari, Martine, Mehdi Afrit, Mohamad H Masri, Mohamed Abuhaleeqa. Gulf J Oncology 2020 Jan;1(32):71-87.
• Primary Bone Lymphoma: Tunisian Multicentric Retrospective Study About 32 Cases. Ben Ayed C, Laabidi S, Said N, Afrit M, Ben Ahmed S, Boussen H. Tunis Med. 2018 May;96(5):269-272.
• First Site of Recurrence After Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment in the Era of Multimodality Therapy: Which Imaging for Which Patient During Follow-up? Nesrine M, Mehdi B, Houda EB, Soumaya L, Mehdi A, Bechir Z, Hamouda B. Breast Dis. 2017 Nov 21

• Expert in Prosthetics and Orthotics, focusing on limb-loss rehabilitation.
• Specializes in custom prosthetic limbs and orthotic braces.
• Utilizes advanced materials for improved fit and function in prosthetics.
• Employs gait training and patient education for optimal orthotic integration.
• Professional experience across Germany in top medical institutions.
• Membership in Deutsche Gesellschaft für Onkologie und Hämato-Onkologie (GDHO).
• Member of American Society for Cancer Research, indicating an international perspective.
• Peer reviewer for scientific journals, ensuring up-to-date treatment knowledge.
• No specific success rates or rankings for Prosthetics and Orthotics provided.
• No certifications listed directly related to Prosthetics and Orthotics.

• Specializes in fitting artificial limbs and orthotic braces.
• Expertise in managing limb loss, congenital limb differences, and bracing needs.
• Focuses on mobility improvement and pain reduction for patients.
• Works with amputees, diabetic patients, and those requiring biomechanical support.
• Offers remote consultations to assess Prosthetics and Orthotics needs.

Born and raised in Turkey, Dr. Pera attended the highly reputed Hacettepe University Dentistry Faculty from 2008 to 2013, where he began his journey to become a dentist. His passion for the field led him to further specialize in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a field he trained in extensively at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry from 2016 to 2021.

To ensure a holistic approach to patient care, Dr. Pera undertook several rotations between 2016 and 2019. This included areas like Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Emergency Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, all at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Before establishing Hospitaprime, Dr. Pera served as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the esteemed Koru Hospital in Ankara from May 2021 to July 2022. Shortly after, he joined Memorial Hospital in Istanbul in September 2022, where he continues to practice.

In March 2023, Dr. Pera took a significant step in his career by founding Hospitaprime in Istanbul, a state-of-the-art dental clinic offering a myriad of dental services. Through Hospitaprime, Dr. Pera has actualized his vision of providing unparalleled dental care, ensuring each patient benefits from his extensive knowledge, experience, and passion for the field.

OZAN BEYTEMÜR
Professor

Education
    •    Medical Specialization: Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Istanbul Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital (2003 - November 25, 2008)
    •    Thesis Title: Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation of the effects of quinolone antibiotics on the Achilles tendon in adult rats (2008)
    •    Thesis Advisor: Ercan Olcay
    •    Bachelor’s Degree: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1996 - January 17, 2003)

Academic Positions
    •    Professor: Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Division of Orthopedics and Traumatology (since January 12, 2024)
    •    Associate Professor: Same institution (July 15, 2018 - January 12, 2024)

Supervised Theses
    1.    OZANCAN BİÇER (2024): The chemoprophylactic effect of Apelin-13 on steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis in rats.
    2.    YİĞİT ÖNALOĞLU (2022): Effects of hydroxychloroquine sulfate on bone healing in a rat femur fracture model.
    3.    ERDİNÇ GENÇ (2015): Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation of the effect of autologous concentrated serum on Achilles tendon healing.

Administrative Positions
    •    Chief Physician: Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center (November 12, 2021 - November 14, 2024)

Membership in Scientific Organizations
    1.    Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division (Member since 2015)
    2.    Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (Member since 2015)
    3.    Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (Member since 2011)

Courses Taught (2023-2024 Academic Year)
    •    Undergraduate Course: Malignant Bone Tumors (Turkish, 1 hour, Fall Semester)

Publications

(Selected publications in peer-reviewed international journals)
    1.    BARIŞ ALİCAN et al. (2024): “Quantitative analysis of protective Kirschner wire diameters in lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy: A finite element study.” Joint Diseases and Related Surgery. DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2025.1806
    2.    EMRE ÖZMEN et al. (2024): “Improving Osteoporosis Prediction Using Vertebral Bone Quality Score and Paravertebral Muscle Measurements From Lumbar MRI Scans.” Clinical Spine Surgery. DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001584
    3.    SERDAR YÜKSEL et al. (2024): “Publication Trends in Pelvic Parameter-Related Literature between 1992 and 2022: A Bibliometric Review.” Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society. DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2023.0047

(And many more publications in indexed journals)

Books and Book Chapters
    •    Musculoskeletal Research and Basic Science, Chapter: Bone and Joint Infections (2016), published by Springer.
    •    TOTEK Orthopedics and Traumatology: Basic Sciences and Research Book, Chapter: Infections in Orthopedics and Traumatology (2014).

Certifications & Courses
    •    TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification (2015)
    •    Experimental Animal Use Certificate (Istanbul University, 2008)
    •    Advanced Intramedullary Nailing Course (2011, İzmir)
    •    International AO Pediatric Trauma Course (2008, İzmir)

After receiving her academic education at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry which is one of Turkey’s most important educational institutions in 2014, she started at Istanbul University Department of Prosthetic Dentistry for her Doctorate Program in 2016.

After various professional experiences in many health institutions, Dr. Özer, who has expertise in the field of Dental prostheses and has an advanced level of English, has been working at Natural Clinic as a Specialist Prosthetist since 2020. After receiving her academic education at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry which is one of Turkey’s most important educational institutions in 2014, she started at Istanbul University Department of Prosthetic Dentistry for her Doctorate Program in 2016.

After various professional experiences in many health institutions, Dr. Özer, who has expertise in the field of Dental prostheses and has an advanced level of English, has been working at Natural Clinic as a Specialist Prosthetist since 2020.

• English at an Advanced Level
• Academic Competence
• Operative Surgeon
• Dental Prosthesis
• Various medical memberships, achievements, and awards
• Attendance at several congresses and workshops

Prof. Guido Grappiolo is Orthopedics Hip and Prosthesis Unit Director in Humanitas Research Hospital. Since 1991, Prof. Guido Grappiolo began working as a researcher dedicated mainly to hip surgery in cooperation with internationally renowned authors such as: Prof. Ganz Prof. T. Gruen, Prof. D. Blaha (U.S.A.), Prof. H. Wagner (Germany), Prof. E. Morscher (Switzerland).

He collaborates with major international schools in the research of new and modern strategies in the field of minimally invasive prosthetics, computer-assisted surgery and conservative surgery. To encourage research in orthopedics is the main scientific goal of the establishment and organization of the "Foundation Livio Sciutto – NPO", an organization of which Prof. Grappiolo is the scientific director. Playing this role, Prof. Grappiolo has been creating and maintaining contacts with other national and international research institutes, which trained thousands of surgeons coming from every country of the world.

The organization has one of the largest hip replacement database of the world: more than 45.000. Dr. Grappiolo is mentored by Dr. Spotorno (a master and pioneer in prosthetic surgery), and their group studied and developed some of the bestselling prosthesis in the world. His research led him to contact the major international schools with which he collaborates in the search for new strategies of improvement in prosthetic minimally invasive and computer-assisted conservative surgery with the development of new prosthetic models and exploration of new materials.

To date, he has attended over 170 meetings, both national and international, almost every time in the role of speaker or chairman. His name appears as author, in more than 60 publications and articles. He has performed more than 2600 prosthetic surgery (hip, knee and ankle).

Publications: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=grappiolo

• Specializes in prosthetic treatments, ensuring personalized care for each patient.
• Expertise in common prosthetic concerns: amputations, limb loss, and congenital deformities.
• Attended international trainings, enhancing skills in advanced prosthetic solutions.
• Member of the Turkish Dentistry Association (TDB), focusing on prosthetic advancements.
• Provides comprehensive online consultations for prosthetic and orthotic patients.

Dr. Ömer Bayar was born on October 3, 1992, in Eskişehir, Turkey. After completing his primary and secondary education at Atayurt College between 1998 and 2006, he attended Eskişehir Anadolu High School from 2006 to 2010.

He graduated from Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2015 and has been working at his clinic since 2017. In addition, he pursued a PhD in Prosthodontics at Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry, graduating as a prosthodontist in 2023.

Dr. Bayar specializes in aesthetic dentistry, smile design, implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. He stays current in his field by attending various international congresses and seminars. His expertise includes full-mouth rehabilitation and smile makeovers for complex dental misalignments and jaw malpositions; implant surgeries for patients with severe bone deficiencies, bone grafting, and the "immediate implant" technique, which involves placing an implant at the time of tooth extraction. His PhD thesis, titled "Surface Roughness of Polished and Glazed 5Y-TZP Monolithic Zirconia Blocks After Brushing Simulation," has been published in both local and international academic journals.

Andrew Foggitt is a UK-trained Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon who studied at Liverpool University Medical School, before undertaking his surgical and orthopedic training in the Wessex region of the South of England. He passed the orthopedic exit exam in 2000 and took up a Consultant post in November 2002 in Winchester, UK, as a General Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery. This was a new post, and he set up a foot and ankle service, which was sufficiently successful, that he had to give up his general orthopedic practice to concentrate on purely foot and ankle surgery, which he continued, for over 19 years before moving to the Burjeel Hospital in Dubai, full-time, to provide foot and ankle services to the local population. He is supported by an integrated hospital team, providing a holistic service, including nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, orthotics, and a dedicated back-room team who will assist you through your hospital journey. He looks forward to providing you with personalized service to look after your foot and ankle problems. His areas of expertise include, 

• Arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle
• Sports injuries of the ankle
• Ankle arthroscopy
• Tendon transfers
• Reconstructive surgery
• Achilles tendon disorders
• Plantar fasciitis
• Curly toes, bunions, and ingrowing toenails