Sevki Erdem

Specialization: Orthopedist
29 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Central Hospital
Awarded 'Doctor of the Year' by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2013 for clinical excellence and social impact.
Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.
- Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
- Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
- Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
- Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

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Qualifications

Professor Şevki Erdem is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He earned the Doctor of the Year title from the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2013. He focuses on spine surgery, deformity correction, and spinal disorders.

Clinical Specialization & Approach

Professor Erdem treats variety of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. He specializes in correcting spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis. Professor Erdem also treats spinal fractures, tumors, and chronic infections. In addition to surgery, he uses regenerative treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy.

Conditions and procedures include:

Scoliosis surgery and kyphosis correction
Treatment for spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis
Total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia
Knee MAKOplasty and revision arthroplasty — a robotic-arm assisted surgery for precise joint replacement
Stem cell therapy for knees
Treatment of bone and joint injuries
Carpal tunnel syndrome and hand surgery
Displaced clavicle fracture surgery

Professional Achievements

The Turkish Ministry of Health recognized Professor Erdem for clinical excellence and social impact. He has treated thousands of patients throughout his career in Turkish hospitals. Professor Erdem also serves as a mentor and trains future spine surgeons. He currently practices at Central Hospital, a facility serving 138,000 patients annually.

Work Experience

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist – Central Hospital, Istanbul
Practitioner in Turkish hospitals (1997–Present)
Clinical Educator for spine surgery specialists

Education and Training

Medical Degree – Atatürk University, Erzurum
Specialty Training in Orthopedics and Traumatology – Erciyes University, Kayseri