Osteoarthritis of the Hip Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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.

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. 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.

Dr. Parteek Bansal is an orthopedic surgeon at SilverStreak Multispecialty Hospital in Gurgaon. He performs joint replacements and arthroscopic procedures to help patients regain mobility. Dr. Bansal holds a FIFA Diploma in Sports Medicine and works at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Completed fellowships in joint replacement (FIAS, FIJR).
• Performs primary and revision hip replacement surgery.
• Treats sports injuries, including ACL reconstruction and shoulder arthroscopy.
• Manages complex trauma cases and bone fracture treatments.

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.

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. Aree Tanavalee is an orthopedist at BNH Hospital in Bangkok. He treats knee and hip osteoarthritis and performs surgeries including knee replacement and osteotomy. He works at BNH Hospital, which holds Joint Commission International accreditation. The hospital employs more than 100 doctors in Thailand’s capital.

Dr. Arak Limtrakul is an orthopedic surgeon at BNH Hospital in Bangkok. He performs knee and hip replacements to treat osteoarthritis and restore patient mobility. Dr. Limtrakul works at BNH Hospital, which holds Joint Commission International accreditation. The facility has a specialized orthopedic center and more than 100 doctors across different medical fields.