Osteoporosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen performs approximately 650 orthopedic surgeries annually, specializing in total joint replacements and revision arthroplasty.

• 41 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Education Advisor and Lecturer for STRYKER, USA
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Frequently publishes articles in national and international orthopedic journals

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and complex spine surgery. Dr. Pradasuk performs endoscopic discectomy and spinal fusion with instrumentation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Performs ACL surgery, meniscectomy, and total knee arthroplastic.
• Treats shoulder rotator cuff tears and performs ankle joint replacements.
• Manages fractures of the pelvis, spine, and forearm.
• Provides specialized rehabilitation using the Re-Step system.

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in radiology with a focus on osteoporosis diagnostics at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in radiology
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in advanced imaging techniques for bone density assessment
• Holds a doctorate in medicine with a specialization in radiology

Dr. Yahsi specializes in pediatric orthopedics and trauma, focusing on comprehensive care for complex cases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Lead orthopedic surgeon with expertise in arthroplasty and hand surgery
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Skilled in multidisciplinary treatment planning for diverse orthopedic conditions
• Completed rigorous residency at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Specialized in osteoporotic fracture prevention and treatment, Assoc. Dr. Serdar Toker brings expertise from his role as Head of Hand Surgery.

• Graduated from Ege University and specialized at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Research Fellowship at Colorado University, focusing on orthopedics
• Holds the FESSH European Diploma and subspecialty in Hand Surgery
• Frequently speaks at national and international orthopedic congresses

Prof Ibrahim Azboy brings over 25 years of experience of specialized orthopedic expertise, now serving as Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Orthopedics Department.

• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Holds prestigious academic titles from Associate to Full Professor
• Extensive experience across military and university hospital settings
• Specializes in orthopedics and traumatology since 2008

Dr. Sven Rogmans specializes in minimally invasive hip joint procedures with 26 years of experience of experience at Nordwest Clinic.

• Expert in conservative and operative osteoarthritis treatments
• Skilled in arthroscopic surgery for sports injuries
• Graduated from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg
• Published numerous national and international studies

Specializes in Revision Arthroplasty and degenerative joint diseases – Dr. Sen combines surgical expertise with stem cell therapy approaches at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of orthopedic and trauma experience
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Expert in knee and hip replacement procedures including robotic surgery
• Published research on total knee replacement and infected nonunion cases

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery and joint replacements at Avicenna Atasehir Hospital, bringing decades of expertise to complex cases.

• Over 39 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in knee and hip prosthesis procedures

Dr. Necdet Demir specializes in Orthopedics and Traumatology with a focus on bone health and treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology Department since 2018
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University, a leading institution
• Over a decade of experience in orthopedics

15,000+ operations performed, including 1,215 hip arthroscopies in just 47 years of experience – Dr. Zini is a leading orthopedic surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Treats professional athletes, ensuring high-performance recovery
• Author of over 100 publications and 7 monographs
• Specializes in femoro-acetabular impingement and sports-related joint issues
• Two-time recipient of SIOT's Bellando-Randone Prize for best monographs

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.

Dr. Harvey Smires specializes in knee and hip replacements at Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro, focusing on restoring mobility.

• Expert in joint replacement procedures
• Works with patients to improve movement
• Part of Princeton Hospital's orthopedic team

Head of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital – Dr. Delgado leads a specialized hand surgery team.

• Part of a team with Fellowship-trained hand surgeons
• Works alongside experts with European diplomas in Hand Surgery
• Focused on comprehensive orthopedic and trauma care

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.

Dr. Zhan-Lui Natan is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine with a focus on personalized patient care.

• Specialized in preventive care and chronic diseases management
• Highly experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions
• Offers personalized care for each patient