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Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

Orthopaedics and Traumatology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
• Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
• Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
• Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
• Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

International Researcher IDs:  

• ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

Education & Training

• 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
• 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

Academic & Professional Appointments

• 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
• 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

Professional Memberships

• Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
  AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

Scientific & Educational Contributions

• Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

Teaching & Speaking Engagements

• Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
• Hip and knee arthroplasty
• Prosthetic joint infections
• VTE prophylaxis
• Surgical approaches and implant strategies

Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine with a focus on neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management – Dr. Aem helps patients regain mobility and reduce knee pain.

• Specializes in ultrasound-guided interventions for precise pain relief
• Incorporates robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training
• Uses advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques
• Works with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive recovery plans

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in complex orthopedic cases at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of the Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements, including knee arthroplasty
• Advocates for minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Practices patient-centered orthopedic care
• Experienced in both surgical and non-surgical treatments

Specializes in knee surgery and prosthetics with training in France – Dr. Kececi brings advanced techniques to Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 15 years of orthopedic experience
• Trained in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures in Lyon
• Member of International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

Dr. Mert Filibeli is a skilled orthopedic surgeon with expertise in Knee Osteoarthritis at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Completed residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at University of Health Sciences
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patients
• Provides personalized treatment plans for knee conditions

Dr. Kachain Namsirikul is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in Bangkok. He is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (Orthopaedic Surgery). He completed specialist training in orthopaedic and spinal surgery at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.

His practice focuses on knee and hip replacement, advanced osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint disease, trauma and fracture care, and spine and musculoskeletal surgery. He has held clinical roles at major hospitals in Bangkok.

He teaches and gives lectures on orthopaedics and sports medicine. Topics include female athletes and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). Affiliation: Member, Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (Orthopaedic Division).

Dr. Irwin Gonzalez Abad graduated from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG). He has over four years of experience in aesthetic, longevity, and regenerative medicine. He holds a master’s degree in aesthetic and longevity medicine, a diploma in ozone therapy, and ISSCA (International Society for Stem Cell Application) certification.

He has assisted plastic surgeons with aesthetic procedures. He completed personalized training with Galderma, Mint, and Beyond Aesthetics.

He offers Dezawa MUSE patented stem cell treatments developed by Dr. Dezawa. This is a key service in his practice.