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Personal Information

Name Surname : Serdar TOKER
Place of Birth - Year :    Istanbul - 1972
Academic Title : Assoc. Dr.
Foreign Language : English

Education

Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Graduation
Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital - Specialised
Work Experience

1998 - 2003 Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
2003 - 2004 Kars State Hospital
2004 - 2006 Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
2006 - 2009 Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 
2009 - 2010 Research Fellow. Colorado University Denver Healt Centre Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre Department of Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery
2010 - 2016 Necmettin Erbakan University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Head of Hand Surgery Department
Courses - Seminars and Certificates Received

2013 FESSH (Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand) European Diploma
2015 RMCD Microsurgery Course Course Chair
2015 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
2015 RMCD Congress Speaker
2014 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
2013 - 2014 Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course Instructor
2013 RMCD Microsurgery Course Instructor
2013 RMCD Congress Session Chair
2012 Shoulder Elbow Surgery Course Instructor
2012 Subspeciality Diploma in Hand Surgery
2011 RMCD Microsurgery Course
2009 Ankle Arthroscopy Course
2008 Knee Arthroscopy Course
2005 Ilizarov Applications Course

Head of Teaching at the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital

2020-2023

Medical records manager at the Regional Hospital of Puerto Vallarta 2 months 2020

General practitioner in private medical office

2015-2022

Doctor in charge of weight control clinic

2013-2014

Medical assistant in dermatology clinic

2008-2013

Medical Assistant in Dermatological procedures.

 Medical Assistant in minimally invasive surgical procedures

 Operation of fractional laser machine - IPIXEL-ER and

facial rejuvenation with IPL.

 Experience in laser hair removal with Intense Pulsed Light and

radiofrequency

 Experience with ultrasonic cavitation

 Experience with ultraviolet (UV) light phototherapy machine for the

treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.

 Experience assisting in Botox and Fillers procedures.

 Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism

doctor ISAAC GOIZ DURAN

 Experience in clinical records

 Training in continuing education and professional development of teachers

Education

• (1998-2004), Bachelor's Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
• (2005-2010), Doctorate / Specialization in Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2005-2011, Assistant Doctor Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2011-2013, Specialist Doctor Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital (mandatory service)
• 2013-2022, Specialist Doctor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2022, Associate Professor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

Key Areas of Expertise:

Trauma and Emergency Orthopedics: Dr. Aydın is an expert in managing traumatic injuries, including fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries. His approach is focused on minimizing recovery time and ensuring the best possible functional outcomes for patients.

Joint Replacement Surgery: Specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries, he has performed numerous successful joint replacements, offering patients relief from chronic pain and enhanced mobility.

Sports Injuries: Dr. Aydın has an in-depth understanding of sports-related injuries, including ligament tears, tendon ruptures, and cartilage damage. He employs both conservative and surgical techniques to help athletes recover and return to their active lifestyles.

Spine Surgery: His experience extends to treating various spine conditions, such as degenerative diseases, herniated discs, and spinal deformities. He uses minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to reduce recovery times and improve surgical outcomes.

Pediatric Orthopedics: Dr. Aydın also has expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions in children, such as congenital deformities, growth plate injuries, and scoliosis.

Arthroscopy: Skilled in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Aydın can diagnose and treat conditions affecting joints, including the knee, shoulder, and ankle, with reduced scarring and quicker recovery.

Complex Trauma and Reconstruction: With a focus on treating complex fractures and trauma cases, he is skilled in using advanced surgical techniques to restore function and structure to severely injured bones and soft tissues.

Academic and Research Contributions:

Dr. Aydın’s position as an Associate Professor underscores his dedication to advancing the field through both teaching and research. He actively contributes to medical literature, presenting innovative findings and new treatment methodologies in orthopedics and traumatology. His research interests include improving patient outcomes in fracture healing, developing better surgical techniques, and exploring the use of regenerative medicine in orthopedic care.

Clinical Approach:

Dr. Aydın takes a patient-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. He emphasizes early intervention, advanced diagnostic tools, and personalized rehabilitation strategies to ensure optimal recovery.

Through his extensive knowledge and experience in orthopedics and traumatology, Dr. Murat Aydın has earned a reputation for excellence in patient care, making him a highly respected figure in his field.

Dr. Adil Turan is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed medical school at Trakya University (1996–2003). He finished his residency at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital (2004–2009). In 2020, he conducted trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in Denver, USA.

He worked at Kızıltepe State Hospital (2009–2010). He then served as an Orthopedic Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2010–2013) and Ordu State Hospital (2013–2015). He was Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2016–2020). He was Associate Professor and Instructor at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2020–2022) and at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Center (2023).

His professional memberships include the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association, the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (since 2016), and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Vlad Predescu is the Head of the Orthopedics Department at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of the Regina Maria Healthcare Network, and holds a doctorate in medical sciences. He is recognized as a European authority in the field of arthroscopic surgery and knee surgery.

He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy.

Dr. Vlad Predescu is considered one of the most experienced orthopedic specialists in Romania, with extensive expertise in hip and knee replacement surgeries, as evidenced by the more than 7,500 such procedures he has performed during nearly 30 years of professional practice.

EXPERIENCE

1997 – today

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist

1996 – 1997

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor

1992 – 1996

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Orthopedics and Traumatology, Specialist

1992 – 1996

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Assistant Physician

1987 – 1991

Adana Reşat Bey Health Center

General practitioner

1985 – 1987

Trabzon Maçka (Compulsory Service)

General practitioner 

CLINICAL FOCUS 

Sports Injuries

Orthopedic Trauma

Knee Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

EDUCATION

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Education

• Dr. Michael Hoffmann, Orthopedist-Traumatologist, specializes in treating injuries of bones and joints.
• Utilizes advanced methods: fracture fixation, joint replacement, arthroscopy, physiotherapy, and regenerative medicine.
• Dr. Hoffmann has experience practicing at clinics in Germany, the USA, and Switzerland.
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
• Fluent in English and German, which facilitates effective communication with a diverse patient base.

Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic care. He completed a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Clinical Fellowship and an Orthopedic Residency at Lerdsin Hospital in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors in Medicine from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Dr. Naputt has published several peer-reviewed studies. His research includes work on elbow fracture dislocations and the link between sarcopenia and hip fracture recovery. Both studies appeared in JSEA Orthopedics in 2024. He is known for his work in clinical practice, research, and education in Thailand’s orthopedic community.

Dr. Vladimir Goldman is a leading orthopedic surgeon in Israel. He heads the Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction Department. Dr. Goldman is the only doctor in the country using the latest Stride magnetic nail technology. This method allows limb lengthening of up to 8 cm and lowers the risk of complications and infections.

He specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction for children and adults. Dr. Goldman uses advanced internal and external fixation methods, including the Ilizarov technique. He has broad experience treating complex fractures, bone defects, and congenital conditions such as clubfoot and cerebral palsy.

Dr. Goldman graduated from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He completed advanced training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He has received recognition for his achievements. Dr. Goldman is a member of the Israeli Society of Pediatric Orthopedics and the North American Society for Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction.

Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

Dr. Aranda received his degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad de Málaga in 1983. He specialized in traumatology and orthopedics at the Department of Traumatology and Surgical Orthopedics of the Instituto Dexeus, Barcelona between 1988 and 1993. under the direction of Dr. Villarrubias.

Throughout his medical practice, Dr.Aranda has worked in leading hospitals in Spain, participated in the medical support of the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and was a traumatologist in the Federación Española de Motociclismo in the European and World Championships in the period 1982 - 1992.

Dr. Aranda currently concentrates his medical practice on the treatment of pathologies of the hip and foot at Hospital Quironsalud Marbella and is a traumatologist at the Sociedad Sportclinic Marbella, a member of the Spanish Society for Hip Surgery Secca.

Objective:
To utilize my expertise in Pediatric Orthopedics, Hand Surgery, Arthroplasty, and Trauma within a progressive medical institution, contributing to patient care, research, and academic development.

Work Experience:

Şırnak State Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
March 2022 - Present

• Lead orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma.
• Conducting surgical interventions, consultations, and post-operative care for patients with diverse orthopedic conditions.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to devise and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Actively participating in hospital rounds, conferences, and educational initiatives.

İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
July 2017 - February 2022

• Completed a rigorous residency program focused on orthopedic surgery and traumatology.
• Rotated through various subspecialties including pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Assisted in surgical procedures, outpatient clinics, and emergency consultations.

Education:

İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2017-2022

• Residency training program specializing in orthopedic surgery and traumatology.

Trakya University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2016-2017

• One-year residency program focusing on orthopedic surgery and traumatology.

Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
2009-2016

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

İçel Anatolian High School
2005-2009

• High School Diploma.

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Institute (TOTDER)
• Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)

Skills:

• Proficient in diagnosing and treating orthopedic conditions in both pediatric and adult patients.
• Skilled in performing various orthopedic surgeries including arthroplasty, hand surgery, and trauma procedures.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development and continuing medical education.

Experience

2022

Private Nisa Hospital

2022 - 2022

American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2015

Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

2015 - 2015

UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

Education

2021

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

2016

Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

2009

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• Chief physician at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Centre, specializing in bone and joint injuries.
• Expert in fracture repair, joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, and non-surgical rehabilitation techniques.
• Received international training in Germany and Switzerland, broadening his expertise in orthopedics.
• Member of the Austrian Society for Trauma Surgery and the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
• Fluent in German and English, facilitating effective communication with patients.

My interests include all dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system in athletes, as well as pediatric orthopedics and traumatology. I accept children from 3 years of age. I regularly participate in conferences and training abroad. Since 2010, I have been working continuously at the Carolina Medical Center in Warsaw, and since 2017 as a senior assistant at the Hand Surgery Clinic of the University Clinical Hospital in Łódź. In my career, I have treated many competitors and professional athletes. Education 2003 – 2010 1st Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw; 

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

Dr. Krzesimir Sieczych is a specialist in orthopedics and musculoskeletal trauma. He focuses on treating overload injuries. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw. Since 2007, he has worked at the Carolina Medical Center.

Dr. Sieczych became a certified specialist in 2019. He has a strong background in surgery but prefers minimally invasive treatments. He uses advanced therapies such as hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma, and Orthokine injections. His goal is to reduce the need for surgery and help patients recover faster.