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Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology of the musculoskeletal system at the Carolina Medical Center.

At the Carolina Medical Center I am the head of the Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Sports Medicine. In addition, I worked at the Sports Medicine Department of the Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, the Rheumorticology Clinic of the Institute of Rheumatology and the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration. I held the position of orthopedic consultant for the Legia football club, a doctor of the Polish Swimming Association and a doctor for the youth team of the Polish Basketball Association.

I specialize in meniscus transplantation, cartilage reconstruction, multi-ligament reconstruction and osteotomies within the knee joints, shoulder arthroscopy and the treatment of soft tissues, tendons and ligaments. I deal with traumatology and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. As one of the few orthopedists in Poland, I perform hip arthroscopy.

Dr. Yiğit Erdağ is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has worked at top hospitals, including VM Medicalpark Kocaeli, Konak, and Emsey Hospital. He now sees patients at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and his own clinic.

Dr. Erdağ is skilled in hand surgery, microsurgery, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and sports surgery. He performs both primary and revision hip, knee, and shoulder prosthetic surgeries. He is a member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association, the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and the Turkish Medical Association.

I am a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System. 

For 7 years I have been cooperating with the Junior High School Youth Sports Training Centre in Lublin, taking care of young football school students. At the same time, I work closely with the players of the Górnik Łęczna football club. In 2018, I completed a prestigious internship in the field of traumatology of the musculoskeletal system at Landeskrankenhaus-Universitätsklinikum Graz, where, under the supervision of the best specialists, I improved my surgical skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal system injuries. I participate in many conferences and trainings both in Poland and abroad. I am actively involved in scientific development, which is manifested in scientific cooperation with the Lublin University of Technology in the development and testing of innovative medical devices. In everyday life, I am an active athlete, by which I mean the need for quick and effective treatment for both professional and amateur athletes. Since 2014, I have had the qualifications of a ski instructor at the PI level, and since 2003, the qualifications of a WOPR rescuer. Education Medical University of Lublin 2018 Obtaining the title of doctor of medical sciences Medical Examination Center 2017 Specialist in orthopedics and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system Distinctions: 12th result in Poland Medical University of Lublin 2003 – 2009 medical doctor Distinctions: average for the entire course of studies 4.27

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; 

· Leading specialist in the field of rheumatology

· Clinical experience: more than 10 years.

· Specialization: arthrosis of the knee and other joints, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, spondylitis, lupus.

· Member of international scientific communities, author of more than 50 reports and articles in scientific journals.

Dr. Francisco Castro Dominguez holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela.

As part of his studies, he completed an internship at the Humboldt University in Berlin, visiting the Charité Hospital. Years later, he became a specialist in rheumatology after completing a residency period at the Hospital del Mar i l'Esperanza in Barcelona, and completed advanced training in knee osteoarthritis and sports medicine at the Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Australia.

He completed his studies with a Master's degree in Medical Management at the University of Barcelona and worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the Inflammation and Cartilage Research Unit at the Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques.

Scientific work:

Currently, the doctor holds the position of Coordinator of the Osteoarthritis Working Group of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology (ARTROSER), collaborating as a researcher in several multidisciplinary projects aimed at studying the phenotyping of knee osteoarthritis, and as an advisor in institutional projects related to the formation of treatment protocols and care for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis.

Member of scientific communities:

Sociedad Española de Reumatología.

· Sociedad Catalana de Reumatología.

· Sociedad Catalana de Medicina Deportiva.

· Sociedad Española de Directivos de la Salud.

· EMEUNET European League Against Rheumatism.

EDUCATION AND ADVANCED TRAINING

• Doctor of Medicine , University of Barcelona, 1999
• Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University Hospital of Bellvitge, Barcelona, completed in 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Leading specialist in lower limb traumatology, specializing in foot and ankle surgery
• Member of international and national professional associations of orthopedists

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
Author of scientific publications on key aspects of orthopedics and traumatology, including:

• Bone tissue transplantation for loss of foot and ankle fragments
• Osteomyelitis of the calcaneus : clinical picture and treatment methods
• Pelvic fractures : minimally invasive osteosynthesis methods
• Osteosynthesis in the treatment of pathological fractures of the femur
• Treatment of infections in the area of prosthetic joints
• Treatment of metastatic bone lesions

INTERNSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE

• 2003 - Trauma Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
• 2008 - Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE
Dr. Victor Casals Teixido is one of Spain's leading specialists in orthopedics and traumatology, known for his unique methods of treating injuries and diseases of the lower limbs, foot and ankle.

The combination of his extensive clinical experience, international practice and deep scientific knowledge guarantees patients a highly qualified approach to treating even the most complex cases in the field of traumatology and orthopaedics.

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.

Education 

1998 – 2004 Medical Academy in Warsaw, 1st Faculty of Medicine Professional experience since 

2017 – orthopedic specialist Carolina Medical Center in Warsaw 

09.2015 – 12.20217 – Sports Medicine Center CSK MSW in Warsaw 

04.2013 – 08.2015 – Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Praski Hospital in Warsaw 

08.2006 – 12.2012 – Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System, CSK MSWiA in Warsaw 

03.2012 – Obtaining the title of specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System

Dr. Petra Krepler is a specialist in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. She earned her medical degree in Vienna. Dr. Krepler was the first woman to lead an orthopedic clinic team in Austria. She has over 27 years of clinical experience at Vienna General Hospital. She also served as Deputy Head of the Clinical Department of Orthopedics.

Dr. Krepler leads the Department of Spinal Surgery and the Department of Conservative Orthopedics at the Wien-Speising Center for Spinal Disease Treatment. She introduced ISO 9001-2001 quality management standards at the center. Dr. Krepler is known for her work with spinal injuries, scoliosis, and sports orthopedics.

She has published many scientific articles and organized international congresses. Dr. Krepler also lectures at leading universities. She is a member of organizations such as AAOS, SICOT, and EUROSPINE.

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.

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.

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

Education Information

• Postdoctoral Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2018 - Ongoing)
• Expertise in Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2013 - 2018)
• Undergraduate, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, English Medicine Program, Turkey (2007 - 2013)

Foreign Languages

• French – B1 (Intermediate)
• English – C1 (Advanced)

Research Areas

• Medicine, Health Sciences
• Internal Medicine Sciences
• Internal Diseases, Hematology, Nephrology, Oncology
• Immunology and Rheumatology

Academic Titles / Tasks

• Research Assistant, PhD, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine (2013 - Ongoing)