Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Prof. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in sports injuries including ACL reconstructions – performed at Koru Ankara Hospital with robotic knee prosthesis expertise.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in robotic-assisted knee surgeries for precise alignment
• Former chief resident at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic techniques

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. 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.

Specializing in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Soyarslan focuses on knee and shoulder procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association
• Published research on knee and shoulder arthroscopy techniques
• Trained in advanced knee peripheral sports injuries
• Participated in international cadaver courses for surgical precision

Trained in sports medicine at UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic – specializes in ACL reconstruction.

• Fellowship-trained at American Hip Institute Chicago
• Specializes in orthopedic and trauma surgery
• Educated at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

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. 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. Ertogrul specializes in ACL reconstruction with extensive orthopedic training in top institutions worldwide.

• Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Hospital
• Trained at Hospital for Special Surgery – a leader in orthopedic care
• Currently practicing at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

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. 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.