Syndactyly Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

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. 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.

Specializing in orthopedics since 1990, Dr. Fahrettin Atalmış brings decades of experience to treating syndactyly at Söke Egemed Hospital.

• Completed orthopedic specialty at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Worked as an orthopedic specialist at multiple reputable hospitals including Koru and Acropolis Hospitals
• Fluent in English for international patients

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on hand and upper extremity injuries at Estophia Hospital.

• 22 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in hand surgery and orthopedic oncology at Ankara University
• Published research on musculoskeletal injuries and pediatric orthopedic conditions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Head of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery at HM Montepríncipe – Dr. Delgado leads a specialized Hand Surgery team with international training.

• Leads a team with Fellowship-trained hand surgeons from the US
• European diploma in Hand Surgery from FESSH among team members
• Specializes in complex hand surgical cases

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk specializes in orthopedic and surgical procedures, with a research focus on blood loss management in adolescent scoliosis surgery.

• Published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Broad expertise in orthopedic surgeries and stem cell therapies
• Provides specialized treatments for developmental dysplasia of the hip

Prof. Dr. Bektaşer, a leading orthopedic surgeon, specializes in hand surgery and complex extremity traumas at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty
• Published numerous scientific articles in orthopedic surgery
• Special focus on hand surgery and sports injuries

Dr. Genc trained in orthopedics and sports medicine at top institutions, including the American Hip Institute in Chicago and UPENN Sports Medicine Center.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on trauma
• Completed fellowship training in Germany and the USA
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe specializes in ear, nose, and throat diseases with extensive experience in private hospitals across Istanbul.

• Over 29 years of experience of medical practice
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at multiple private hospitals including Nisa and Ilke