Surgery for syringomyelia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Mehmet Besir Surme leads in syringomyelia surgery with published research on spinal conditions and neurosurgical techniques.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Fırat University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 10+ scientific articles on spinal and neurological disorders
• Fellow at Catholica University's Pediatric Neurosurgery department
• Presented at multiple international neurosurgery congresses

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in radiology with extensive experience in diagnostic imaging.

• Over 33 years of radiology practice
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Specialized in diagnostic imaging techniques

Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – specializes in orthopedic and trauma surgery with a focus on complex spinal conditions.

• Over 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Holds a prestigious title of Professor in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Worked at top institutions including Dicle University and Istanbul Medipol University
• Expert in both academic and clinical settings

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Dr. Marcelo Amato is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in São Paulo. He focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his MD in 2004 and completed neurosurgery residency in 2009 at FMRP‑USP. He holds a PhD in Neurosurgery/Clinical Surgery. He is a specialist in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery recognized by the Brazilian Neurosurgery and Spine societies and the Brazilian Medical Association. CRM‑SP 116,579; RQE 29,417.

He has worked in endoscopic spine surgery since 2013. His work includes clinical care, teaching, and research. He teaches courses. He is a collaborator at the University Hospital (FMRP‑USP) and is director of Amato Hospital Day. His website reports over 2,100 spine surgeries and over 1,600 pediatric neurosurgeries up to 2021, and over 97% satisfaction in endoscopic cases (Macnab). At the São Paulo Air Force Hospital (2010–2018), he helped rebuild the neurosurgery service and performed more than 250 high‑complexity procedures.

Dr. Teyyub Hesenov specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training in cranial base surgery and spinal procedures at Melhem International Hospital.

• Over 16 years of neurosurgical experience in Turkey's top hospitals
• Expert in complex spinal cases including syringomyelia surgery
• Trained at Marmara University – Turkey's leading neurosurgery program
• Published multiple research papers on spinal and cranial conditions

Associate Prof. Erkam Komurcu is a spine surgery specialist with extensive research on degenerative spine diseases and spinal fusion techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at UCLA Spine Center under Prof. J. Wang
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed studies on spinal conditions
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and European Spine Society

Dr. Pedro Delgado leads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital, specializing in hand surgery.

• Head of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service
• Works alongside a team with specialized training in hand surgery
• Hospital HM Montepríncipe is a leading center for orthopedic care