Best orthopedists in Istanbul: TOP 130 doctors

Dr. Olcay Guler brings over 20 years of experience of orthopedic expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital, specializing in trauma and joint care.

• Works at one of Turkey's leading private hospitals
• Extensive experience across multiple prestigious institutions
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric orthopedic cases
• Focused on trauma management and joint preservation

Performed 1000+ orthopedic surgeries – Dr. Bayram specializes in arthroscopic and spinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in minimally invasive knee, shoulder, and ankle surgeries
• Special focus on spinal conditions like scoliosis and herniated discs
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Uses modern techniques for safer, effective treatments

Dr. Ruhat Tanli specializes in arthroscopy and arthroplasty at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association
• Expertise in trauma and spine surgery

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Specializing in hand surgery and microsurgery, Dr. Mehmet Alp brings over 34 years of experience of expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in hand surgery at VKV American Hospital
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for precise interventions
• Extensive experience in complex hand trauma cases
• Practices at a leading orthopedics center in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurklu has performed 72+ scientific publications and leads the Hand Transplantation Department at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 23 years of experience specializing in orthopedics and traumatology
• Fellowship-trained at top US universities
• Expert in complex spinal cases and hand transplantation
• Published extensively on orthopedic techniques

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Specializes in orthopedics and traumatology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – one of Turkey's leading healthcare facilities.

• Over 14 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Trained in Germany at University of Duisburg-Essen
• Works with advanced orthopedic techniques
• Member of multiple prestigious medical institutions

Trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir brings advanced orthopedic expertise to Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeries
• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Published 13 international research papers on orthopedics
• Performs complex procedures like osteotomy and scoliosis surgery

Specializes in orthopedic trauma and joint replacement with advanced training in microsurgery and arthroplasty techniques at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Completed multiple advanced courses in arthroscopy and joint replacement
• Trained in AO Trauma techniques for complex fractures
• Expertise in hand and foot surgery procedures
• Active participant in orthopedic research and continuing education

Pioneer in 3D patient-specific orthopedics – Dr. Gemalmaz performed Turkey's first surgeries using custom 3D-printed guides and implants.

• Associate Professor with 19 years of experience at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine
• Specializes in complex malunions, deformities, and revision arthroplasty
• Performed 1,100+ orthopedic treatments with first-in-Turkey cases
• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Gazi University

Specializing in minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Burak Tuna focuses on arthroscopic surgeries and joint preservation at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in treating ligament injuries and joint instability
• Board-certified in orthopedics with extensive surgical experience
• Active member of Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Published research on innovative orthopedic techniques

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with over 14 years of experience of experience.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of multiple Turkish orthopedic associations
• Specializes in orthopedic and trauma cases
• Works at a leading JCI-accredited hospital

10,000+ knee and hip replacements performed – Dr. Cekic specializes in joint and cartilage surgery at OrtoCare Clinic.

• 15 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in stem cell treatments and non-surgical pain management
• Trained in advanced knee arthroplasty techniques in Vienna
• Published research on fracture healing assessment

Dr. Sami Sokucu is a dual-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 23 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex joint and bone reconstructions at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Certified by both Turkish and European Boards of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Published 20+ peer-reviewed studies on advanced orthopedic techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery
• Faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University, training future orthopedic specialists

900+ joint replacements performed – Dr. Aydin specializes in minimally invasive hip, knee, and shoulder surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Associate Professor with research in fracture healing and regenerative medicine
• Expert in trauma orthopedics and complex reconstructive cases
• Uses advanced arthroscopic techniques for quicker recovery
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and sports injury treatment

Prof. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. He qualified as a specialist in 2004. He is Head of the Department at Istinye University. He founded and directs the Liv Spine Center, which is certified as a Center of Excellence by the AOSpine Society. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and became a professor in 2017.

He continues clinical and academic work at Liv Hospital Ulus, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, and Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He also performs surgeries in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Albania, and Mongolia.

Dr. Nurullah Ermiş has published from 2010 to 2024 on orthopaedic trauma, spine surgery, hip arthroplasty, and regional anesthesia. His work is indexed in PubMed and Scopus.

Highlights include an irreducible ankle fracture‑dislocation caused by tibialis posterior tendon interposition (J Foot Ankle Surg., 2010; PubMed). Another report covers an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation due to medial meniscus interposition (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2011; PubMed). He examined scoliosis and kyphosis after sternotomy or thoracotomy (J Turk Spinal Surg., 23(2):83‑90, 2012). Additional JTSS papers appeared in 2012 and in 2017 (28(4):283‑288). He reported on ESPB and QLB in hip surgery (Indian J Anaesth., 62(10):802, 2018; Anesth Essays Res., 12(4):825‑831, 2018; ESRA 2018). He studied outcomes of hip prosthesis for Crowe IV dysplastic coxarthrosis (Medicine Science, 13(4):873‑878, 2024). He also described medial superior cluneal nerve entrapment (SAGE Journals).

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir combines 33 years of experience of radiology expertise with specialized training in diagnostic imaging for orthopedic conditions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced imaging techniques for joint and bone disorders
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Holds a doctorate in medicine with a specialization in radiology
• Works closely with orthopedic surgeons for precise treatment planning

Over 41 years of experience specializing in knee and hip arthroscopy – Dr. Bakmaz focuses on minimally invasive procedures at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in sports injuries and orthopedic trauma
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in ACL reconstruction and joint preservation techniques