Best Shoulder replacement Clinics in Turkey: 3 Top-Rated Centers

Turan Turan Health Group specializes in robotic-assisted shoulder replacement with LIMA prostheses – Turkey's first orthopedic robotic surgery center. Dr. Semih Ak brings 17 years of orthopedic experience, focusing on arthroscopic procedures. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty may cost around $9,500, typically covering surgery, 3-5 days hospitalization, pre-op imaging, and transfers. The clinic offers multiple options from $9,500-14,500 USD, all including comprehensive medical services. Dr. Ak trained at Yeditepe University and Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Hospital.

Reverse shoulder prosthesis replacement may cost around $11,500 – typically covering surgery, 7 nights hospitalization, tests, medications, and transfers. This specialized procedure is overseen by orthopedist Dr. Ozgur Oktay Nar. Medicana Bursa Hospital offers the full package with translation services and hotel assistance as part of the Medicana Health Group network, providing continuity across their 13-hospital system.

Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen, with 35+ years in orthopedics, specializes in shoulder replacement surgery and performs about 650 orthopedic procedures annually. He serves as President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). His expertise includes revision arthroplasty and advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques.