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Mustafa Kurklu
23
years of experience
3.0
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Mustafa Kurklu

  • Specialization: Orthopedic surgeon
  • 23 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    English
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Head of the Hand Transplantation Department

    Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic and traumatology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. Dr. Kurklu has published over 70 scientific papers on his clinical findings. He serves as the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy.

    • Completed a specialist fellowship at a university in the USA.
    • Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis.
    • Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
    • Previously served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

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Anonymous • Ankylosing spondylitis
Kyrgyzstan
Mar 3, 2025
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Евгений • Hip Arthroscopy
Ukraine
Jan 5, 2022
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Mehadi Canvas • Basic check-up
Ethiopia
Apr 25, 2019
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Ethiopia
Apr 25, 2019
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It was great
Anonymous • Arthroscopic surgery
Kazakhstan
Jul 24, 2025
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Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He is the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy. Dr. Kurklu has authored 72 scientific publications throughout his career. He also completed training in the United States to further his surgical skills.

Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Kurklu treats musculoskeletal conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis — a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the spinal joints. He also treats severe physical trauma through orthopedic surgery and traumatology. Additionally, he performs hand transplantation to restore function and mobility. He uses surgical techniques designed to help patients regain movement after injury.

Academic and Professional Career

Dr. Kurklu has held several academic and clinical positions. This tenure includes leadership roles and international experience.

  • 2017–present — Professor and Head of the Hand Transplantation Department.
  • 2011–2012 — Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at a university in the USA.
  • 2011 — Associate Professor at an Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.
  • 2006–2011 — Assistant Professor at a medical academy.

Education and Advanced Training

The doctor received his medical foundation and specialized training at Turkish institutions. He also completed international fellowships.

  • 1996 — Graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara.
  • 1999–2003 — Completed medical training at a medical academy.
  • 2014 — Completed fellowships at several universities.

Scientific Contributions

Dr. Kurklu is a researcher in the medical community. He has published 72 scientific papers in the fields of orthopedics and traumatology. These works focus on surgical standards for hand transplantation and trauma care. His research helps improve treatment outcomes for patients with complex bone injuries.

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