Funnel Chest Deformity Doctors Worldwide

15,000 operations and 1,215 hip arthroscopies between 2009 and 2015 – Dr. Zini treats top athletes with specialized orthopedic care at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Specializes in femoro-acetabular impingement, chondropathy, and sports-related injuries
• Coordinator of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Maria Cecilia Hospital since 2007
• Author of over 100 publications and 7 monographs on orthopedic treatments
• Twice awarded the Bellando-Randone Prize by SIOT for outstanding monographs

Dr. Oguzhan Chimen is an orthopedist at Medistanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions using surgical and regenerative methods. He performs knee, hip, and shoulder replacements and uses stem cell therapy for arthritis.

• Performs MAKOplasty robotic-assisted joint replacement.
• Treats spinal deformities including scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and ligament reconstruction.
• Works at Medistanbul Hospital, which treats over 90,000 patients annually.

Dr. Rustu Nuran is an orthopedic surgeon at Hermes Clinics in Ankara. He treats musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis and habitual shoulder dislocations. Dr. Nuran is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID). He practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle.
• Treats bone fractures and spinal conditions like ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs surgical correction for hallux valgus and funnel chest deformity.

Dr. Pedro Delgado leads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital.

• Heads a specialized Hand Surgery team with international training
• Operates at a leading university hospital in Spain
• Works alongside experts with US and European fellowships

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in orthopedic and traumatology surgery, with extensive experience in complex spinal and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Associate Professor with over 22 years of clinical practice
• Expert in spinal surgery and orthopedic trauma
• Published numerous research papers on orthopedic treatments
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Dr. Mustafa Tekkesin is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions ranging from scoliosis to bone cancer. Dr. Tekkesin also specializes in pediatric oncology and congenital hand deformities such as syndactyly.

He works at Medistate Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey that treats over 200,000 patients annually. Dr. Tekkesin manages bone and joint injuries, including hip fractures and meniscus tears. He also performs hand surgery and treats funnel chest deformity. Patients can book online consultations for assessments.

Dr. Genc has trained at prestigious centers including UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology
• Advanced training in sports medicine and football medicine
• Worked at multiple leading hospitals in Turkey
• International fellowship experience in the US and Germany

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk specializes in a wide range of orthopedic and spinal procedures, including surgical treatment of scoliosis.

• Published research on blood loss management in scoliosis surgery
• Expertise in both surgical and conservative scoliosis treatments
• Performs advanced procedures like fetal surgery for spina bifida
• Skilled in complex joint replacements and revisions

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. Mehmet Sahin is an orthopedic surgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He treats bone and joint injuries, including habitual shoulder dislocations and meniscus tears. Dr. Sahin performs joint replacement surgery for the hip, knee, and ankle at Egemed Hospitals, which treats 100,000 patients every year.

• Uses stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery on the knee and ankle.
• Treats congenital and acquired deformities like scoliosis, syndactyly, and funnel chest.
• Conducts reconstructive procedures for foot joints, toes, and forearm fractures.

Dr. Francisco Soldado provides comprehensive health care at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, specializing in family medicine.

• Expertise in family medicine for patients of all ages
• Highly trained in the latest medical technologies
• Caring and compassionate approach to patient care

Dr. Ahmed Dogan is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions in children and adults. Dr. Dogan specializes in orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He performs MAKOplasty, a robotic-assisted technique for joint replacements.

• Performs surgical and conservative treatments for scoliosis and spina bifida.
• Treats degenerative joint diseases using stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Specializes in limb reconstruction for conditions such as syndactyly and valgus deformity.
• Conducts arthroscopic procedures for meniscus tears and rotator cuff repairs.

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer specializes in orthopedic surgeries with 34 years of experience. He works at Koru Ankara Hospital, focusing on complex orthopedic cases.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expert in robotic knee prosthesis surgery
• Published numerous scientific articles in orthopedic field
• Former chief resident at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Soyarslan specializes in orthopedic solutions, with a focus on innovative and high-precision surgical techniques at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Published multiple research studies on orthopedic conditions
• Trained in advanced arthroscopy and microsurgery techniques

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe brings years of ENT and thoracic surgery experience to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in ENT and thoracic surgery procedures
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Bulut Okay is an orthopedic surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and joint reconstruction. Dr. Okay performs ALMIS, a minimally invasive technique for hip arthroplasty, and uses stem cell therapy for knee conditions. He treats bone deformities and sports injuries.

• Performs MAKOplasty for robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements.
• Treats pediatric conditions such as developmental hip dysplasia and syndactyly.
• Performs revision arthroplasty for failed hip and knee implants.
• Works at Medicana Sivas, a facility treating over 113,700 patients annually.