Coxarthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Prof Ibrahim Azboy holds professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, specializing in orthopedic and traumatology care since 2002.

• Over 25 years of orthopedic and traumatology experience
• Specialized training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Former Consultant MD at multiple training and research hospitals
• Published and advanced to Associate Professor in 2015

1,100+ hip procedures performed – Dr. Rogmans specializes in minimally invasive hip arthroplasty at Nordwest Clinic.

• 26 years of orthopedic and joint replacement experience
• Certified in 'Foot Surgery' by German Association of Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Expert in treating periprosthetic fractures of lower limbs
• Graduated from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg
• Multiple national and international publications

15,000+ operations performed, including 1,215 hip arthroscopies – Dr. Zini specializes in complex hip conditions at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Coordinator of Orthopedics and Traumatology since 2007
• Treated numerous professional athletes with hip issues
• Author of 7 monographs and 100+ scientific publications
• Twice awarded the Bellando-Randone Prize for orthopedic research

Dr Jakub Bryll is a specialist in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal traumatology (2014). He also specialized in balneology and physical medicine (2018). He graduated from the Faculty of Military Medicine at the Medical University of Lodz in 2003.

He is a Senior Specialist at the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System at the Military Institute of Medicine – National Research Institute in Warsaw. He is also Head of the General Rehabilitation Unit. His background includes service as a military physician in the Polish Armed Forces, work in emergency medical services, and practice at a specialist orthopaedic hospital in Scotland.

He treats musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He combines orthopaedics, traumatology, and rehabilitation to provide coordinated, patient-centred care.

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.

Dr. Ramón Lafargue is the Medical Director at Saúde Medical Wellness & Longevity in Querétaro. He practices regenerative medicine, longevity, and cell therapy. Dr. Lafargue earned his medical degree from the Universidad de Ciencias Médicas Granma. He uses diagnostics to build treatment protocols based on medical evidence.

• Medical Director for Livceller biotechnology and cell culture laboratories.
• Certified by CONACMER and holds a professional medical license in Mexico.
• Performs non-surgical regenerative programs for conditions such as chronic knee pain.
• Lecturer for the National Council of Medical Specialties (CONACMER).

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. Mikheil Mikeladze is the head of orthopedics and traumatology at BAU International Hospital. He performs total hip replacement using a muscle-sparing anterior approach, where muscle fibers are moved aside rather than cut. Dr. Mikeladze uses a horizontal bikini incision following the natural groin crease and applies digital templating on X-rays to plan implant size and leg symmetry.

• Completed a Ronald Burkle Fellowship from the Anterior Hip Foundation in 2025.
• Trained at Edgewood Surgical Hospital and with Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides in the USA.
• Achieves early mobilization, with most patients walking within hours of surgery.
• Nominated for the Med Award as an innovator orthopedic trauma surgeon.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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. 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.

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.

With over 26 years of clinical experience, the doctor is an orthopedic traumatologist of the highest category. Specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, the doctor provides expert care for conditions including osteochondrosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, and various joint injuries. The doctor is proficient in performing arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, and wrist joints, as well as complex surgical interventions such as primary and revision endoprosthetics of large joints and metal osteosynthesis of tubular bones.

Beyond surgical expertise, the doctor focuses on tendon restoration and the development of comprehensive postoperative rehabilitation algorithms to ensure optimal patient recovery and long-term functional outcomes.

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul specializes in orthopaedic surgery with training at prestigious institutions like Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA and Balgrist University in Zurich.

• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Residency experience at Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive orthopaedics background
• Experience in both state hospitals and private medical centers

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in hip arthroplasty at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, with extensive experience in prosthetic surgery.

• Over 34 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in robotic knee prosthesis surgery
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic procedures
• Former chief resident at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

With over 29 years in orthopedics, Dr. Fahrettin Atalmış brings deep expertise in joint health to Söke Egemed Hospital.

• Graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in orthopedics at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Worked in both public and private healthcare sectors
• Currently serves as an orthopedist at Söke Egemed Hospital