Best Hallux Valgus Surgery Doctors Abroad

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.

Dr. Genc trained at top international centers including UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Germany.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on sports medicine
• Trained at prestigious institutions in the US and Germany
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Completed fellowship at American Hip Institute Chicago

Dr. Rustu Nuran is an orthopedic surgeon at Hermes Clinics in Ankara. He treats musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis and habitual shoulder dislocations. Dr. Nuran is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID). He practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle.
• Treats bone fractures and spinal conditions like ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs surgical correction for hallux valgus and funnel chest deformity.

Over 26 years specializing in orthopedics and traumatology – Dr. Lazorko focuses on hallux valgus surgery at the Holy Family Hospital.

• 26 years at Saint Jadwiga the Queen Hospital's Orthopedics Department
• Trained in Poland's top orthopedic centers including Hip and Knee Endoprosthesoplasty Center
• Senior Assistant in Orthopedics since 2006
• Specialist certification obtained in 2009

Dr. Oguzhan Chimen is an orthopedist at Medistanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions using surgical and regenerative methods. He performs knee, hip, and shoulder replacements and uses stem cell therapy for arthritis.

• Performs MAKOplasty robotic-assisted joint replacement.
• Treats spinal deformities including scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and ligament reconstruction.
• Works at Medistanbul Hospital, which treats over 90,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ertogrul brings over 15 years of orthopedic surgery experience, including specialized training at top institutions like Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Completed observerships at Balgrist University in Zurich and Hospital for Special Surgery
• Works at Medipol Acibadem Hospital, a leading orthopedic center
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

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. 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.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Dr. Bulut Okay is an orthopedic surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and joint reconstruction. Dr. Okay performs ALMIS, a minimally invasive technique for hip arthroplasty, and uses stem cell therapy for knee conditions. He treats bone deformities and sports injuries.

• Performs MAKOplasty for robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements.
• Treats pediatric conditions such as developmental hip dysplasia and syndactyly.
• Performs revision arthroplasty for failed hip and knee implants.
• Works at Medicana Sivas, a facility treating over 113,700 patients annually.

Specializes in orthopedic surgeries with a focus on foot and ankle procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Participated in advanced knee and ankle arthroscopy cadaver courses
• Published research on compartment syndrome and shoulder arthroscopy
• Trains in robotic knee surgery techniques

Dr. Ahmed Dogan is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions in children and adults. Dr. Dogan specializes in orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He performs MAKOplasty, a robotic-assisted technique for joint replacements.

• Performs surgical and conservative treatments for scoliosis and spina bifida.
• Treats degenerative joint diseases using stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Specializes in limb reconstruction for conditions such as syndactyly and valgus deformity.
• Conducts arthroscopic procedures for meniscus tears and rotator cuff repairs.

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

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.