Ankylosing spondylitis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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.

Recognized with multiple awards for his spine research – Dr. Akgul specializes in complex spinal deformities at Biruni University Hospital.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul University's Orthopedics Department
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society & Turkish Orthopedic Association
• Specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal revision surgeries
• Published research on spinal tuberculosis and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy

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.

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Zhan-Lui Natan specializes in personalized care for chronic conditions.

• Specialized in preventive care and chronic diseases management
• Highly experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions
• Offers individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs

Dr. Francisco Soldado specializes in family medicine at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

• Highly trained in the latest medical technologies
• Expertise in family medicine with a compassionate approach
• Experienced doctor at a leading medical institution

Orthopaedic surgeon

Orthopedic traumatologist of the highest category

Medical experience over 26 years

In 1998, graduated from Donetsk State Medical University named after M. Gorky, specialty - treating physician

The doctor receives patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Performs arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and wrist joints. Treats osteochondrosis, flat feet, scoliosis, kyphosis, dislocations, fractures and sprains. Uses modern methods and techniques in his work

Main specialization and areas:

Consultative admission of patients with orthopedic and traumatological profile

Conservative treatment of patients with initial stages of deforming arthrosis

Primary endoprosthetics of large joints (hip, knee, shoulder)

Revision endoprosthetics of large joints

Metal osteosynthesis of tubular bones

Operations to restore the Achilles tendon, biceps, etc.

Development of an algorithm for the rehabilitation of patients in the postoperative period

Dr. Genc has trained internationally at top institutions like UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine.

• Over 17 years of experience of orthopedic and traumatology practice
• Trained in football medicine at Istanbul University
• Specialized in sports medicine in the US and Germany
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe focuses on ENT conditions with extensive experience across multiple hospitals in Istanbul.

• 29 years of experience of experience in ENT practice
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk's research on blood loss management in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery has been published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Expertise covers a broad spectrum of surgical procedures
• Specializes in orthopedic and spine-related treatments
• Published research in prestigious medical journals

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in orthopedic conditions including Ankylosing spondylitis, with extensive experience in prosthetic surgery and trauma.

• Over 34 years of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expert in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic treatments
• Works at Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Specialized in orthopedics with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital – now focuses on complex musculoskeletal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Active in robotic knee surgery research
• Published multiple studies on shoulder and hip conditions
• Participated in international orthopedic conferences