Omer Faruk Bilgen
- Specialization: Orthopedic oncologist
- 41 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Bursa, Private Medicabil Hospital
- Performs about 650 orthopedic surgeries annually and serves as President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.
Dr. Omer Faruk Bilgen performs about 650 orthopedic surgeries annually at Private Medicabil Hospital. He specializes in total knee, hip, and shoulder replacements. Dr. Bilgen serves as the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association. He holds a professorship and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
- Expert in revision arthroplasty, femoral osteotomy, and hip dislocation treatment.
- Former Education Advisor and Lecturer for STRYKER, USA.
- Works at JCI-accredited Private Medicabil Hospital in Bursa.
- Specializes in treating avascular necrosis and developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Online consultation with Omer Faruk Bilgen
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Omer Faruk Bilgen performs around 650 orthopedic surgeries annually at Private Medicabil Hospital in Bursa. He is the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association. He treats bone and joint injuries, including complex joint reconstruction and trauma care.
Surgical Specialization and Expertise
Dr. Bilgen performs total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgeries. He treats cases of hip dislocation and avascular necrosis (AVN), a condition where bone tissue dies due to lack of blood supply. The specialist performs revision arthroplasty to correct or replace failing joint implants. He also treats bone and joint injuries, osteoporosis, and developmental hip dysplasia.
Professional Achievements
- Reached the rank of Professor in 2002.
- Completes approximately 650 joint surgeries every year.
- Introduced a new surgical technique for Crowe Type IV hip contractures.
- Served as an Education Advisor and Lecturer for STRYKER in the USA.
Academic and Research Work
Dr. Bilgen publishes articles in national and international orthopedic journals. He presents surgical methods at global scientific conferences. The specialist contributed the paper "Intraoperative Two–Stage Evaluation of Muscle Contractures" to a Congress Program. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer to train other surgeons in modern techniques.
Professional Memberships
- President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
- Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- President of the Association of Bursa Healthcare Institutions
- Member of the Supreme Advisory Council for the Turkish Health and Tourism Board
Education and Training
- 1981 – Istanbul Cerrahpasa University – Medical Degree
- 1989 – Uludag University – Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology
You may also be interested
Payment & Rewards
You don’t pay for our services
You make your payment directly at the clinic or to their official bank account.
Some clinics may require a deposit as a part of their policy.
Spread out your payments with installment options.
Earn rewards for referring friends to Bookimed.