Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul brings specialized training from top global institutions, including fellowships in Zurich and New York.

• Orthopaedic surgery residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Observership at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

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.

Multiple award-winning spine surgeon specializing in scoliosis – Dr. Akgul is an associate professor at Istanbul University and part-time at Koç University Hospital Spine Center.

• Board member and treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society
• Associate editor for multiple prestigious spine and orthopedics journals
• Expert in Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis
• Recognized for best poster and oral presentations on spinal conditions

Dr. Lovi brings European expertise in spine treatment with a diploma from the Spine Society of Europe, focusing on scoliosis care.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology at University of Milano-Bicocca
• Holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment
• Member of Italian Society for Spine Surgery (GIS)
• Part of Eurospine, the Spine Society of Europe
• Active in the Scientific Board of EMSPOD

Professor Beytemur specializes in complex scoliosis cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive academic and clinical expertise.

• Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at a leading health sciences university
• Published research on pelvic parameters and spine-related conditions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association since 2011
• Supervised multiple theses on bone health and musculoskeletal conditions

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. Erdinc Genc brings specialized training in orthopedics and sports medicine to scoliosis treatment, with international experience from the USA and Germany.

• Fellowship-trained at American Hip Institute Chicago
• Specialized in football medicine at Istanbul University
• Worked at leading hospitals including Health Sciences University Bağcılar
• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology

Assist. Prof. Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a reputed Neurosurgeon with of experience and a special clinical interest in Spine Surgery.

• Completed MD from Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Fellowship-trained in Neurological Surgery at Temple University Hospital, USA
• Board-certified in Neurosurgery with extensive spine surgery expertise
• Speaks English and Thai fluently for clear communication

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in scoliosis treatment with 22 years of experience of expertise in spinal surgery at Estophia Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and other leading medical organizations
• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at UCLA Spine Center
• Published 30+ research papers on spinal conditions

Dr. Pedro Delgado leads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital, specializing in complex cases.

• Head of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service
• Works alongside specialists with international training in hand surgery
• Part of a team with European and US fellowship credentials

Director of Orthopedics at Mater Olbia Hospital – Dr. De Santis has performed over 2,500 surgeries as first operator, specializing in hip and knee procedures.

• Over 5,500 surgical procedures performed in total
• Specialist in computer-assisted and robotic surgery
• PhD in experimental methodologies for orthopedic applications
• Former teacher of Orthopedics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Dr. Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in paediatric scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, offering minimally invasive techniques for children.

• Performs spinal fracture surgery with a closed system
• Expert in kyphoplasty and endoscopic spinal surgery
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and other key medical associations