Best Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in Istanbul: TOP 24 doctors

Performed over 1,000 orthopedic surgeries – Dr. Bayram specializes in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in arthroscopic and replacement surgeries
• Focuses on deformity correction and spinal surgery
• Applies current treatment methods with modern technology

After completing his medical doctorate education at Gazi University School of Medicine, which is located in the capital city of Ankara he carried on to his Orthopaedic and Traumatology fellowship training at the same university. After his fellow training, he completed his mandatory governmental and military duties as an orthopaedic surgeon between 2008 and 2011. He later started his Orthopaedic career in Istanbul Acıbadem Hospitals network. Between 2013 and 2022 he served as an academic member of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine where he was entitled Associate Professor in 2021. He is now private practicing in his own clinic in Istanbul. 

Starting from the year 2014 he has been especially focused on the fields of patient-specific orthopaedic surgery, computer-aided surgical planning, 3D printed custom surgical guides and implants. These fields are very novel even throughout the world. He performed many surgeries as the first examples of their own for Turkey. He mainly uses his special interest and knowledge on patient-specific orthopaedics to surgically treat technically challenging cases of malunion, bone deformity and complex arthroplasty cases including revision arthroplasty. 

Dr. Burak Tuna specializes in orthopedic conditions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Expert in arthroscopic surgery and ligament injuries
• Significant experience in trauma and fracture management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Published research on innovative surgical techniques

Dr. Cekic has performed over 10,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries, specializing in joint and cartilage treatments at OrtoCare Clinic.

• 15 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in joint arthroplasty and stem cell therapy
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Orthopaedics Department
• Attended numerous international conferences on joint surgery

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in pediatric hip imaging at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 33 years of experience of experience in radiology
• Specialized training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in diagnostic imaging for developmental hip conditions

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics with hands-on experience at Şırnak State Hospital, focusing on Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

• Trained in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Works with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical interventions for DDH.

Dr. Erdinc Genc brings international training from top centers like American Hip Institute Chicago and UPENN Sports Medicine Center.

• Specializes in hip disorders, including Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
• Completed advanced training in Sports Medicine and Football Medicine
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, a leading healthcare facility
• Educated at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools

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 and the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center – Dr. Hamzaoglu is a pioneer in orthopedic surgery.

• Over 43 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specialized training at the Minnesota Spine Center and Hokkaido University
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Over 36 years of experience specializing in orthopedic care – Dr. Bakmaz focuses on hip arthroscopy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist since 1997
• Clinical focus includes sports injuries and hip arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Akman has contributed extensively to orthopedic research, with multiple publications on diverse orthopedic topics.

• Published research on hip and elbow conditions in Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc
• Specializes in complex orthopedic cases and surgical treatments
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci specializes in complex hip cases, including developmental dysplasia (DDH) and revision surgeries at Atlas University Hospital.

• Published research on acetabular reconstructions for severe dysplasia
• Expert in Crowe type IV hip dysplasia cases
• Trained at Istanbul University’s leading orthopedic program
• Also performs hip prosthesis procedures

Prof Ibrahim Azboy is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University, specializing in Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in orthopedics
• Holds a prestigious title of Professor since 2021
• Worked at top institutions like Dicle University and Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialized in pediatric and adult orthopedic conditions

• 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

Dr. Cataltepe brings over 29 years of experience of experience in ENT and related fields, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at multiple private hospitals including Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital
• Graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ertogrul brings specialized training in shoulder and elbow surgery from Balgrist University and Bezmialem Vakif University to pediatric hip care.

• 15 years of experience in orthopedic surgery with focus on pediatric cases
• Trained at Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Member of Turkish Orthopedic Association

Specializing in pediatric orthopedics, Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip dislocations and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Skilled in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Handles sports injuries in pediatric cases

Dr. Soyarslan specializes in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital and ongoing work at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in orthopedics with a focus on pediatric conditions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed specialized courses including PEV DDH and Basic Arthroscopy
• Published research on hip rotation center detection in pelvic radiographs

Dr. Erden Erturer has over 29 years of experience of experience in orthopedics, specializing in hip and joint surgeries at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in hip replacement and arthroscopy procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic societies
• Published 26 international research articles
• Performs complex spinal and joint surgeries

Specializes in robotic knee and hip replacement surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with advanced training in joint surgery.

• Trained in orthopedic trauma research at Yale University
• Completed fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
• Expert in deformity correction and prosthesis revision surgery
• Member of EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany