Halyus Valgus Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu is an expert in orthopedic surgery with specialized training in spine and joint procedures at prestigious institutions like UCLA Spine Center.

• Over 22 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specialized in total knee arthroplasty with published research on surgical techniques
• Member of multiple international orthopedic societies including Turkish Spine Society

5,500+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. De Santis specializes in hip and knee prosthetic surgery at Mater Olbia Hospital.

• Director of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Mater Olbia
• Expert in computer-assisted and robotic surgery
• PhD in experimental methodologies for orthopedic applications
• Over 2,500 procedures as first operator

Dr. Seongcheol Moon heads the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Nanoori Hospital, specializing in complex joint conditions like Halyus Valgus.

• 18 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Shoulder & Elbow at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Active member of Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association
• Published multiple research papers on joint injuries and repairs

Dr. Lee specializes in knee and shoulder surgeries, including arthroscopic and total joint procedures, at Nanoori Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Member of Korean Knee Society and Korean Shoulder & Elbow Society
• Published research on rheumatoid arthritis and joint ultrasonography
• Former director at TeunTeun Hospital and section chief at Sun Hospital

Dr. Pedro Delgado leads the Hand Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital, specializing in Halyus Valgus treatments.

• Head of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service
• Works alongside a team with specialized training in hand surgery
• Part of a prestigious university hospital setting