Scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

Director of Orthopedics at Mater Olbia Hospital – Dr. De Santis has performed over 2,500 surgeries as first operator, specializing in hip and knee procedures.

• Over 5,500 surgical procedures performed in total
• Specialist in computer-assisted and robotic surgery
• PhD in experimental methodologies for orthopedic applications
• Former teacher of Orthopedics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Dr. Lovi brings European expertise in spine treatment with a diploma from the Spine Society of Europe, focusing on scoliosis care.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology at University of Milano-Bicocca
• Holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment
• Member of Italian Society for Spine Surgery (GIS)
• Part of Eurospine, the Spine Society of Europe
• Active in the Scientific Board of EMSPOD

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

• Head of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service
• Works alongside specialists with international training in hand surgery
• Part of a team with European and US fellowship credentials

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in scoliosis treatment with 22 years of experience of expertise in spinal surgery at Estophia Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and other leading medical organizations
• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at UCLA Spine Center
• Published 30+ research papers on spinal conditions

Multiple award-winning spine surgeon specializing in scoliosis – Dr. Akgul is an associate professor at Istanbul University and part-time at Koç University Hospital Spine Center.

• Board member and treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society
• Associate editor for multiple prestigious spine and orthopedics journals
• Expert in Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis
• Recognized for best poster and oral presentations on spinal conditions

Professor Beytemur specializes in complex scoliosis cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive academic and clinical expertise.

• Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at a leading health sciences university
• Published research on pelvic parameters and spine-related conditions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association since 2011
• Supervised multiple theses on bone health and musculoskeletal conditions

Dr. Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in paediatric scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, offering minimally invasive techniques for children.

• Performs spinal fracture surgery with a closed system
• Expert in kyphoplasty and endoscopic spinal surgery
• Member of Turkish Spine Society and other key medical associations

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.

With over 36 years of experience in rehabilitation, Dr. Sole brings deep expertise in scoliosis care, backed by leadership in spine-related medical societies.

• Specializes in orthopedic and manual medicine techniques
• Teaches rehabilitation residents and organizes courses on spine treatments
• Active member of GREC – Scoliosis Study Group
• Focuses on interventional techniques for spine pathology

Professional orthopedist and scientist with over two decades of experience specializing in scoliosis treatment.

• of expertise in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in scoliosis treatment methods
• Focuses on effective patient outcomes

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk's research on blood loss management in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery has been published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Specializes in both conservative and surgical treatment of scoliosis
• Expert in a broad spectrum of orthopedic surgical procedures
• Published author in reputable medical journals

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.