Hip fracture Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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. Athanasios Tsampas is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical care of musculoskeletal conditions.

Expertise: hip and knee arthroplasty; knee arthroscopy (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair); surgical care of sports injuries and fractures; treatment of disc herniation; care for scoliosis and kyphosis; management of cervical syndrome and epicondylitis; osteoporosis care.

He leads the department and takes part in IASYS’s Free Afternoon Surgery Program. This program offers accessible surgical care in Athens and Attica. He works in a fully equipped hospital with advanced imaging, anesthesia, and post-operative care. He also sees private patients in Petroupoli. Languages: Greek, English.

Chen Pengfei is an orthopedics specialist at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital with over 10 years of clinical experience in traumatic orthopedics. He focuses on minimally invasive treatment of traumatic fractures in limbs and pelvis, including complex fracture surgeries involving shoulder and elbow joints and hip and knee joints. He also supports post-traumatic conservative treatment and postoperative rehabilitation exercises.

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. 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. Harsh Patel is an orthopaedic specialist at the clinic, listed on Suvarna Hospital’s orthopaedics timetable. He is available 6 PM–7 PM on Wednesday and 6:30 PM–7:30 PM on Saturday. His orthopaedic practice includes sports injuries, fracture care, and joint replacement, including total knee replacement (TKR) with OMNI. Patients can book through the clinic’s WhatsApp appointment flow.

Sarthak Walia is a specialist at the clinic as a Complex Trauma & Joint Reconstruction Surgeon. He focuses on primary and revision knee/hip replacement, non-union and periprosthetic fracture management, and complex adult and paediatric trauma. His profile also notes multiple PubMed and Scopus-indexed publications and robotic MAKO-assisted knee and hip replacement.

Dr. Ömer Can ÖZKAN is a specialist at Tusa Hospital with an “Online Appointment” option on the doctor page. His profile is associated with hand surgery and is categorized as a leg surgery specialist in the available summary. Patients can schedule through the hospital’s randevu system.

Uzm. Dr. Erdem Er is a specialist at EMOT Hospital in Orthopaedics and Traumatology. His EMOT profile highlights hip arthroscopy and includes observation experience at Hopital de la Croix-Rousse in Lyon (Nov 2019–Apr 2020). He is also listed for conditions such as hip fracture, meniscus tear, and hip osteoarthritis, and he completed the 31st Basic Microsurgery Course in January 2018.

Graziela Afonso Ribeiro is a specialist at the clinic in Lorena-SP and leads the Orthopedics sector at AME Lorena. With 20+ years in Orthopedics and Orthopedic Trauma, she focuses on hip care—using a detailed gait and mobility assessment to guide conservative treatment and surgical referral when needed. Her training includes Orthopedic Trauma specialization at UNIFESP (2011) and Hip Surgery specialization at Hospital Universitário de Taubaté.