Best Arthroscopy doctors: TOP 134 doctors

Thesis:

1. Mentese ST, Colak O, Gunenc YE, Tufekci K, Eren OC, Bozkurt SU. The Effect of Hyperelastic Bone Produced with Three Dimensional Bioprinter in Heterotopic Bone Formation.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts

1. Kuru P, Bilgin S, Mentese ST, Tazegul G, Ozgur S, Cilingir OT, Akakin D, Yarat A, Kasimay O. Ameliorative Effect of Chronic Moderate Exercise in Smoke Exposed or Nicotine Applied Rats From Acute Stress Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Sep 19. pii: ntu182. (As Senior Medical Student)

2. Özdemir ZN, Tazegül G, Kuru P, Bilgin S, Menteşe ST, Erzik C, Şirvancı S, Yeğen B. Nicotine alleviates colitis-induced damage in rats via its anti-oxidative activity. Marmara Medical Journal 2014; 27: 13-20 DOI: 10.5472/MMJ.2013.03125.1 (As Senior Medical Student)

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber; Retrospective Comperative Analysis of Preoperative Lymph Node Imaging and Pathological Results in Malignant Melanoma Patients, October Antalya 2017

Peer Reviewed Posters

1. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya, Deniz Özcan; Case Report: Differentiation of Intraoral lesions, Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Pseudoepitheliamatous Hyperplasia, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey.

2. Özay Özkaya, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, İlker Üsçetin; The Effect of Staging on Survey in Malignant Melanoma, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey.

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber, Özlem Çolak; Case Report: Free Adductor Magnus Flap Reconstruction of Calcanel Defect, October 2017, Antalya, Turkey.

4. Özlem Çolak, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Kadri Özer, S. Tiber Menteşe; Multifunctional Use of Elongated Temporoparietal Fascia Flap in Periorbital Reconstruction, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

5. Ayberk Akçay, Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe; Case Report: Superior Epigastric Artery Perforator Propellar Flap Reconstruction of Anterior Chest Wall Defect, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

6. Batıbey Batmacı, Harun Erbek, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Türkay Gökeri, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Malign Hand Tumors in the Last Five Years In Our Clinic, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

7. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Regional Fasciectomy Treatment Results of Dupuytren’s Contracture Patients, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

8. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Türkay Gökeri, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Comparison of Results of Late Term Primarily Fixed and Hunter Prosthesis Used Flexor Digitorum Profundus Injuries, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

9. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Extensor Indicis Proprius Transfer Supplied with Ruptured Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Proximal Portion in a Patient with Recurrent EPL Rupture, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

10. Özlem Çolak, Mahir Gökbulut, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Lesions Prediagnosed as Vascular Tumors; September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Flap Reconstruction of Periorbital Area Zone 2 Tumor Excision Defects, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

12. Özlem Çolak, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Thoracal Wall Reconstruction in a Male Patient with Poland Syndrome, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

13. Özlem Çolak, Burak Yılmaz, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Tuğçe Yasak, İlker Üsçetin; A Rare Skin Malignancy: Sebaceous Carcinoma, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

Oral Presentation:

1. The Effect of Apelin on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer, World Gastroenterology Subregional Meeting, November 2011, Antalya, Turkey. (As Senior Medical Student)

2. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, İlker Üsçetin; Case Report: 4 Different Merkel Cell Carcinoma, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

3. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Özay Özkaya Mutlu; Our Clinical Experience, Retrospective Analysis of Gynecomastia Patients, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

4. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Akif Ayberk Akçay, İlker Üsçetin, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Our Approach to Congenital Hand Anomalies Between 2015-2019 Time Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

5. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Batıbey Batmacı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Results of Repair Through Nerve Graft in Our Clinic in 2015-2019 Time Periods, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

6. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Evaluation of Long Term Results of Mallet Finger Cases Operated 2015-2019 Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

7. Akif Ayberk Akçay, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada, Özlem Çolak; The Evulation of Biomechanical and Histologic Aspects the Effect of Direct Thrombin inhibitors on Tendon Healing, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

8. Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Selman Taşkın, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Comparison of Fat Pad Transposition and Fat Graft Application After Fat Pad Resection in Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey

9. Özlem Çolak, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut; Versatile Use of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Axillary Reconstruction, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

10. Türkay Gökeri, Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Effects of Covid-19 Pandemics on Emergency Plastic Surgery Patiens Admission, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut ; Retrospective Analysis of Fourniere’s Gangrene Reconstruction Patients Operated From 2010 to 2021, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

12. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Foot Defect Reconstruction with a Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Flap Including a Bony Component, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

13. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Ayça Ergan Şahin; Reconstruction of Wrist Dorsum with a Very Thin Flap: Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Perforator Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

14. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Caner Ali İlhan, Tuğçe Yasak Par, İlker Üsçetin; An Effective Solution for Wide Abdominal Wall Defect: Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

15. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Caner Ali İlhan, Ayça Ergan Şahin; An Early and Higher Function Providing Reconstruction Option in Phalangeal Bony Defects, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

Experiences:

1. Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Cardiology Hospital C. I. Parhon Iaşi/ROMANIA 2010 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

2. Gastroenterology Clinic, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa Zaragoza/SPAIN 2011 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, General Surgery Clinic, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome/ITALY 2012 (ERASMUS Student Exchange Program)

4. Cardiology Clinic, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen/DENMARK 2012 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

5. General Surgery Clinic, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens/GREECE 2012 (Observership As Medical Student)

Courses:

1. National XXXI. Basic Microsurgery Course, June 2018, Marmara University Medical Faculty, İstanbul.

2. XXVIII. Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers Course, September 2019, YUDETAM, Yeditepe University Experimental Research Center

Areas of Interests

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis and other Spondyloarthropathies
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjögren Syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Vasculitis
• Behçet's Disease
• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Inflammatory Myositis
• Fibromyalgia and other Pain Syndromes
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout, pseudogout crystal arthropathies

Education:

• Bingöl Anadolia Teacher High School
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine,
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of İnternal Medicine Specialist
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of Rheumatology Specialist
   

Residency:

• Residency, Department of Neurosurgery, Gazi University

Previous Employments:

• Bingöl Adaklı Public Healtcare Center , General Medical Practicer
• Mardin Kızıltepe Goverment Hospital İnternal Medicine Specialtist
• Şanlıurfa Training and Reserching Hospital, Rheumatology Specialtist
• Liv Hospital Vadi İstanbul Rheumatology Specialtist

surgeon. Dr. Serdar Karaman graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his specialist training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İnönü University. His previous experiences include Elbistan State Hospital and İnönü University. 

Areas of particular interest: Hand surgery, sports surgery, arthroplasty, cartilage injuries, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic surgeries, lengthening surgeries and pelvic fractures.



Scientific Publications

Articles Published in International Refereed Journals: 1. Which is more dangerous, earthquake, or the panic? Evaluation of the 24 January 2020 Elazig/Türkiye earthquake related musculoskeletal injuries. E Ergen, O Kaya, Ö Yılmaz, HU Özdeş, ÖC Batur, S Karaman, İ Güzel, .Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Derg 28 (9), 1335-1339 2. The Clinical Results of Tendon Transfers in Patients with Ulnar Palsy. S Karaman, S Ekrem, K Ertem. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews 5 (6), 1144- 1152 3. Clinical results of endoprosthetic reconstructions in metastatic and primary bone tumors. R Sevimli, S Karaman. Medicine Science 11 (1), 199-203 4. A Case of Glomus Tumor in an Unusual Localization of Hand. S Ekrem, S Karaman, K Ertem, H Köse. Clin Case Rep Int. 2020; 4 1198 5. Spontaneous extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture after ironing. S Karaman, M Köroğlu, ZM Özdemir, K Ertem. Oral Presentations Presented at Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2020 National and International Congresses: 1. Medium and Long-Term Results of Patients to whom We Performed Microfracture for Knee Joint Cartilage Damage. Karaman S, Ergen E, Aslantürk O, Kılınç Ö. 30th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 9-14 November 2021. 2. Medium and Short-Term Results in Our Patients Treated with Reconstruction with Endoprosthesis After Resection for Malignant Bone Tumors. Sevimli R., Karaman S. Bone Joint 2021 Online Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 1 - 04 April 2021, p.82 3. Mid-Term Clinical Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint and Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 4. Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K., Aslantürk O. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress (ONLINE), Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 5. Evaluation of Mid-Term Functional Results of Our Patients Who Had Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Kilinç Ö., Ertem K., Ergen E., Karaman S. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 6. Retrospective Examination of Patients Treated Surgically Due to Carpal Bone Cyst. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.47 7. Streptococus Pneumonia in the Proximal Humerus in a Baby Presenting with Brachial Plexus Disorder Clinic Case Report of Osteomyelitis Due to Disease. Karaman S., Özdeş H. U., Gündüz E. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.152 8. Retrospective Examination of Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of ThumbMmetacarpophalangeal JointCollateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.139-140 9. Retrospective Examination of Patients Who Had Tendon Transfers Due to Ulnar Nerve Paralysis. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.139 10. Case Report of Radial Nerve Interference Between the Fracture Line in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture . Karaman S., Sağir A., Çoban İ., Sevimli R. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.147-148 11. Should We Have A Controlling Hip X-Ray In A Child Whom His Hip Ultrasonography Reported As Normal Previously? Ceylan M. F., Karaman S., Karakaplan M. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey 10 - 13 May 2018 12. Medico-Legal Examination Of Patients With Developmental Dysplasia Of Hip Treated Surgically Due To Late Diagnosis. Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S. 17. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 13. Does The Implemented "Developmental Dysplasia Early Screening Program" Reduced The Need For Surgical Treatment? Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S., Kaya R. 17th international eastern mediterranean family medicine congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 14. Shoulder Septic Arthritis Occurring In Newborn With Brachial Plexus Paralysis Clinic; Case Report Presentation. Yıldırım E, Karaman S. 16th National Congress of the Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity and 5th National Congress of the Hand Therapist Society Abstract Supplement. May 6-9 2018, Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey. Hand Microsurg 2018;7: Suppl1. P.47

Dr. Gokhan Kursat Kara is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in spine surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma and deformity correction. He graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty. He completed his residency in orthopaedics and traumatology at Uludag University.

Dr. Kara has worked at several top hospitals. He has been with Liv Hospital since 2016. He has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. His research covers tendon repair, developmental dysplasia of the hip, spinal arthropathy, and surgical methods for scoliosis and vertebral fractures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 – Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2013 – Prof. Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul

2011 – Assoc.Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2010 - 2011 – Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

2006 - 2009 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1992 - 2005 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1984 - 1991 – Orthopedist, SB Rize Hospital, Rize

1983 - 1984 – Orthopedist, Medical Sub-Lieutenant Kayseri Airborne Brigade, Kayseri

2004 - 2008 – Coordinator, Pediatric Orthopedics-Orthopedic Trauma-Ilizarov Meetings, Istanbul Hospitals

2002 - 2004 – President, TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

COURSES ATTENDED

1997 - 2014 – Trainer, Ilizarov Limb Lengthening Courses

2012 – International Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium, Orlando FL

2011 – Instructor, AO Pediatric Trauma Course, Izmir

1996 – Graf Hip Ultrasonography Course, Vienna

MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society (TOTDER)

Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology

TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center) Founding Member

EPOS (European Pediatric Orthopedics Society)

AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

AWARDS

1) 2008. Chondroprotective effect of salicylate and chloroquine in pyogenic septic arthritis. SSK Göztepe Training and

Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award.

2) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal

Competition First Place Award

3) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition Second Place Award.

4) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal Competition Second Place Award

5) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award

6) 2004. A new capsuloplasty technique in DDH treatment. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition First Place Award

Priv. Doz. Dr. Peter J. Bock is a leading orthopedic surgeon. He earned his doctorate in 1998. Dr. Bock has performed over 5,000 surgeries. He specializes in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. His main focus areas are arthroscopic ankle and foot procedures, hallux valgus correction, cartilage repair, and ankle instability.

Dr. Bock was Senior Consultant and Head of the Foot Surgery Department at Speising Orthopedic Hospital. He is known for his expertise and many published articles. Dr. Bock speaks German, English, French, and Spanish.

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - 2010

İstanbul Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology – 2016

Work experiences

Private Family Hospital

Private Atakoy Hospital

Sancaktepe Health Center

Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Diyarbakir Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital

Subjects He Is Competent And Interested In:

Knee Calcification

Knee pain

Meniscus Tear

Knee Ligament Injuries

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Neck pain

Orthopedic Diseases

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder pain

Meniscus

Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations

Hip and Knee Prosthesis

Dr. Aviram Gold is a highly experienced Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is MD from The Hebrew University Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical School and holds a Masters Degree in Health Administration from The Ben-Gurion University in the Negev, School of Management, Department of Health Systems Management. He is certified by the Israeli Orthopedic and general surgery board, certified in aviation medicine, and has attended AO Advanced Course: Advances in fracture treatment, Leeds and Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor course. He offers treatments for a range of musculoskeletal conditions, with popular procedures including Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff, Knee Arthroscopy, Ankle Fusion Surgery, Total Knee Replacement B/L, Total Hip Replacement B/L, Hip Resurfacing Surgery, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Carpal Tunnel Release, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm.

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

Studies, qualifications

• 1978 – 1984 – Semmelweis University of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest
• 1989 – Orthopedic examination
• 1994 – Traumatology examination

Professional experience

• 1984 – 1987 – Budapest, Szent János Hospital, Orthopedic Trauma Department
• 1992 – 1993 – St. Pölten, Landeskrankenhaus Unfallchirurgie ( Prim. Dr. H. Hackstock )
• 1987 – – Metropolitan Municipality Uzsoki Street Hospital, Orthopedic Trauma Department

Fields of expertise, specializations

musculoskeletal surgery, endoprosthetics, sports surgery, arthroscopy

Professional, science activity

Education
• Theoretical and practical training of doctors at the Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest – from 1987 (in Hungarian, German)
• Teaching at postgraduate courses at the Haynal Imre Medical Education University and Semmelweis University, Budapest – from 2000
• Instructional courses and workshops of the Hungarian Arthroscopy Society instructor – from 2002
• XVII Nürnberger Arthroskopiekurs – lecturer, instructor, Nuremberg 1998
• Sportmedizinischer Seminar, Operationstechniken Knorpeldefekt – lecturer, instructor, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria, 2000
• Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice”- instructor, Budapest 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, Budapest

Scientific presentations: 65

Published articles, book chapters, manuscripts: 16

Courses, individual further training
• 1988 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1989 – Arthroscopy individual further training – Straubing (Dr. med. J. Eichorn)
• 1990 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1990 – AO Ostheosynthesis Workshop
• 1991 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1991 – Arthroscopic individual further training – OSEI
• 1996 – Arthroscopic individual further training – OSEI
• 1997 – ESSKA scholarship – Salzburg (Univ.- Prof. Dr. H. Resch)
• 1998 – The role of LMWH in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, Barcelona
• 1999 – Hungarian Society of Traumatology scholarship – Innsbruck (Prof. KP Benedetto)
• 1999 – "Limits of transfusion" HIETE, Budapest
• 1999 – "Chest, abdominal injuries and emergency thoracic surgery symptoms" HIETE, Budapest
• 2001 – 4th Annual Insall Scott Kelly Institute Sports Medicine and Total Knee Symposium , New York, USA
• 2004 - "III. "Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice" shoulder basic and advanced course, Budapest
• 2004 – Eastern European Support Committee, Instructional Course, Budapest
• 2004 – Minimally invasive techniques in orthopedics II, Budapest
• 2005 – „ IV. "Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice" shoulder basic and advanced course, Budapest
• 2005 – Minimally invasive techniques in orthopedics III, Budapest
• 2006 – 12th ESSKA 2000 Congress and cadaver course, Innsbruck
• 2007 – 14th EFORT Instructional Course, Budapest
• 2008 – 1. European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, advanced shoulder arthroscopy course, Budapest
• 2009 – EFORT Instructional Course, Budapest

Corporate memberships

• Hungarian Orthopedic Society
• Hungarian Society of Traumatologists
• Hungarian Arthroscopy Society: board member from 2003, secretary general 2007-2013, president 2013-
• Austrian Society of Traumatology

Prof. Luigi Massimo Zagra is the Head of the Hip Surgery Department I at the IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan.

He is the visiting professor at the School of Specialization in Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the University of Milan.

Prof. Zagra has performed more than 5,000 major orthopaedic operations.

Mainly focused on hip surgery including complex primary, revision (25% of cases), conservative surgery, osteotomies, and pediatric hip diseases arthroplasty.

He performs hip replacement surgery daily for osteoarthritis, particularly in cases of congenital dysplasia, developmental and post-traumatic malformations, rheumatoid arthritis, necrosis in young and old patients, needing special implants to prevent any possible complications. 

Dealing with problems with previously placed implants, in particular material wear and tear, such as in metal-on-metal or old-generation polyethylene prostheses, painful, loose, unstable, infected prostheses, using tissue-safe and non-invasive methods and the latest ceramic and titanium implants, including cemented ones.

He is currently Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the European Hip Society and the Italian Hip Society, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of EFORT, of International Committee of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and of the Scientific Committee of the Italian Arthroplasty Registry. 

He is author and co-author of 130 articles published in national and international journals, as well as invited specialist and speaker at over 500 congresses in Italy and abroad.

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree:

Medical Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey (1996-2002)

Postgraduate Education:

Doctorate in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (2005-2010)

Fellowship in Rheumatology, Sakarya University Medical Faculty, Turkey (2011-2015)

Doctoral Teaching Position in Physical Therapy and Rheumatology, Istinye University, Health Sciences Faculty (2018-2020)

Doctoral Teaching Position in Physical Therapy and Rheumatology, Medipol University Medical Faculty (2020-Present)

Master’s Thesis Title:

Not listed in the original text.

Doctorate Thesis Title:

“Morning Stiffness and Motor Neuron Excitability in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis”

Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlhan Karacan, Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Hospital, Istanbul

Work Experience

Medical Doctor (General Practice):

Kastamonu Taşköprü Health Education Center, Kastamonu (2002-2004)

Kastamonu Tosya 112 Emergency Health Services (2004-2005)

Research Assistant:

Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005-2010)

Specialist Doctor (State Service Obligation):

Trabzon Vakfıkebir State Hospital (2010-2011)

Rheumatology Fellowship:

Sakarya University Medical Faculty (2011-2015)

Rheumatology Specialist:

Sakarya University Education and Research Hospital (2015-2018)

Medical Park Hospital (Pendik/Gebze), Istanbul & Istinye University (2018-2020)

Medipol University Hospital (Pendik), Istanbul (2020-2024)

Medipol Hospital (Bahçelievler), Istanbul (2022-2024)

Certifications

Rheumatology Specialist

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist

Dr. Mert Filibeli is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed his residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in 2017. He currently works as a surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital and İzmir University of Economics. He has also worked at Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Teaching and Research Hospital and Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital.

Dr. Filibeli is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012. He has also been a member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council since 2017. He is fluent in English (YDS 87.5) and German (Deutsches Sprachdiplom C-2).

Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

Dr. Hayrettin Kesmezacar is an orthopaedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He joined the hospital in 2013 and holds a current appointment from 2024. His clinical focus includes shoulder and elbow surgery, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, and orthopaedic trauma.

He became Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty in 2011. He was appointed Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in 2006. His training includes residency and fellowship at Cerrahpaşa in 1997 and 2000. He completed visiting fellowships at Cornell HSS in 2004 and Western Ontario/LHSC in 2009. He holds a CRA certificate from Oxford College (2024). As of 2024, he serves as a CRA at Mount Sinai Hospital ICU Research (iCORE).

He has peer-reviewed publications in J Shoulder Elbow Surg, Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, Arthroscopy, and others. His work includes a 22.4-year follow-up study on displaced supracondylar humerus fractures. He also reported 6-year outcomes for hallux valgus.

Dr. Feridun Cilli is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist. He has worked at top hospitals such as Memorial Bodrum Hospital, Acibadem Hospital in Bodrum, and GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital in Istanbul. He completed his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at GATA Haydarpasa. He also completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee, and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

Dr. Cilli holds a Microsurgery Certificate. He is a member of professional organizations such as TOTBID and TUSYAD. With over twenty years of experience, he has made important contributions to orthopedics, sports injuries, and trauma care.

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 2022

Certifications

Certification of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from The American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)

Certification of Nutritional Wellness from The American

Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)

Clinical Focus

General disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as wellness care

Languages spoken: Thai and English