Best Ankylosing spondylitis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 28 doctors

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurklu has 23 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, including specialized focus on Ankylosing spondylitis at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published 72 scientific papers on orthopedics and traumatology
• Completed fellowships at top US universities
• Head of Hand Transplantation Department since 2017
• Trained at Gulhane Military Medical Faculty

Dr. Tuna specializes in treating Ankylosing spondylitis with a focus on minimally invasive techniques at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Completed residency with a focus on advanced orthopedic procedures
• Extensive experience in joint pain and arthritis management
• Active member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for precise and less invasive treatment

Dr. Sokucu brings 23 years of experience of specialized orthopedic experience to treating Ankylosing spondylitis at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified in Orthopaedics and Traumatology by European and Turkish boards
• Faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University – trains future orthopedic specialists
• Published 15+ international research papers on advanced orthopedic techniques
• Expertise in minimally invasive surgical approaches for spinal conditions

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in radiology with 33 years of experience of experience, currently at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specialized in radiology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Former specialist at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Yahsi specializes in pediatric orthopedics and hand surgery, bringing focused expertise to complex cases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in arthroplasty and trauma at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Skilled in multidisciplinary treatment planning for diverse orthopedic conditions
• Proficient in surgical and non-surgical interventions for pediatric patients

Dr. Genc has trained internationally at top institutions like UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine.

• Over 17 years of experience of orthopedic and traumatology practice
• Trained in football medicine at Istanbul University
• Specialized in sports medicine in the US and Germany
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in sports traumatology and complex spinal surgeries, including treatments for Ankylosing spondylitis at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed advanced training in Orthopedic Oncology at Medeniyet University
• Performs ligament and tendon repairs for sports injuries
• Expert in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures
• Manages childhood orthopedic conditions like hip dysplasia

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery and arthroplasty, with a focus on complex orthopedic cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in spine surgery and trauma procedures
• Specializes in arthroplasty and pelvis-acetabulum surgery
• Finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu brings decades of specialized expertise in complex spinal conditions.

• Over 43 years of experience performing advanced spine surgeries
• Established Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center
• Completed specialized training at Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Pioneered innovative surgical techniques for spinal disorders

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Dogan specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on pediatric orthopaedics and deformity correction at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Chief in Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Fellowship-trained at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Vienna
• Member of European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society
• Expert in Ilizarov Surgery and limb lengthening

Associate professor specializing in orthopedic surgery with a focus on knee and ankle procedures – Dr. Cabuk combines academic rigor with international training.

• 25 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Clinical fellowship in knee surgery with Prof. Dr. Philip Lobenhoffer in Germany
• Awarded multiple times for research in orthopedics and sports injuries
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specializes in arthroplasty and sports-related injuries

Dr. Kutsi Tuncer specializes in orthopedic conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, with over a decade of focused orthopedics and traumatology experience.

• Residency trained in orthopedics at Atatürk University
• Specialized training in orthopedic oncology at top Turkish hospitals
• Member of multiple orthopedic associations including the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Works at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Dr. Pirincci specializes in orthopedic surgery with extensive training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hip and knee prosthesis surgeries
• Published research on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia
• Expert in sports surgery and meniscus tears
• Experienced in limb lengthening and bone infection treatments

Prof Ibrahim Azboy specializes in orthopedic care, bringing academic rigor and extensive hospital experience to his practice at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University
• Over 25 years of experience of clinical experience in orthopedics
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Served in various hospitals, gaining diverse surgical experience

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Specialized in orthopedics with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital – now focuses on complex musculoskeletal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Active in robotic knee surgery research
• Published multiple studies on shoulder and hip conditions
• Participated in international orthopedic conferences

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe focuses on ENT conditions with extensive experience across multiple hospitals in Istanbul.

• 29 years of experience of experience in ENT practice
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in Ankylosing spondylitis as Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Leads the department at Biruni University Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Bezmialem Vakif University