Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Cengiz Sen specializes in Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), with extensive experience in pelvic osteotomies and hip replacements.

• Over 30 years of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expert in Revision Arthroplasty and congenital limb deformities
• Published research on pelvic osteotomies for acetabular dysplasia
• Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery and hip prostheses at Avicenna Atasehir Hospital, with over 39 years of experience of experience.

• Trained in microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• Associate professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in knee and hip prostheses

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.

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk specializes in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) at Risus Clinic Istanbul, offering both primary and revision surgeries.

• Performs total hip replacement for DDH and revision hip arthroplasty
• Published research on surgical techniques in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Expertise includes stem cell therapy and advanced orthopedic procedures

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.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

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.

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in hip arthroplasty and robotic knee prosthesis surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Expert in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic procedures
• Former chief resident at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

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. Soyarslan specializes in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital and ongoing work at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in orthopedics with a focus on pediatric conditions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed specialized courses including PEV DDH and Basic Arthroscopy
• Published research on hip rotation center detection in pelvic radiographs

Dr. Cataltepe brings over 29 years of experience of experience in ENT and related fields, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at multiple private hospitals including Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital
• Graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Erdinc Genc brings international training from top centers like American Hip Institute Chicago and UPENN Sports Medicine Center.

• Specializes in hip disorders, including Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
• Completed advanced training in Sports Medicine and Football Medicine
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, a leading healthcare facility
• Educated at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools