28 Best Funnel Chest Deformity Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in esophageal surgery and lung transplantation. Dr. Tezel completed international training as an observer at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society.
• Former instructor for thoracic surgery at Yeditepe University.
• Award-winning thesis advisor recognized by the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Specializes in orthopedic conditions and complex surgeries, including minimally invasive techniques for funnel chest deformity at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Significant experience in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery and trauma management
• Contributor to publications on innovative surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association

Dr. Erman Cekic has performed 10,000+ joint replacement surgeries over 15 years, focusing on advanced orthopedics at OrtoCare Clinic.

• Specializes in joint and cartilage surgery with stem cell treatments
• Trained in orthopedics and traumatology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Attended international conferences on joint and cartilage surgery
• Offers non-surgical rehabilitation and pain management therapies

Prof. Dr. Şule Karadayı is a Professor and Thoracic Surgery Specialist. She earned her MD from Ankara University in 1999 and completed her residency in 2004. Her international training includes an observership with Prof. Ramon Rami Porta in Barcelona in 2005. She received an ESTS Travel Fellowship in Vienna in 2009. She joined the Mevlana Exchange Program in Azerbaijan in 2015. She scored 76.25 on the ÜDS English exam in 2006. She is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and several Turkish thoracic societies.

Her clinical focus includes lung cancer surgery. She performs Da Vinci robotic and VATS/minimally invasive thoracic procedures. She treats pulmonary nodules and masses. She also performs mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall (pectus) surgery. She offers interventional bronchoscopy, including endobronchial valve therapy for advanced emphysema and COPD. She serves as an assistant principal investigator on projects in wound healing and mediastinal lymph node evaluation. As of 2026, she sees patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on sports traumatology and joint replacements at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Orthopedic Oncology at Medeniyet University
• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Skilled in hip and knee arthroplasty

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with innovative techniques.

• Over 43 years of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in complex spinal deformities and scoliosis

Assoc. Dr. Sami Sokucu specializes in orthopedic treatments at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Member of the European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Specializes in bone diseases and trauma
• Recognized for commitment by the Provincial Health Directorate

Dr. Terzi specializes in complex reconstructive surgeries, with extensive research and presentations on innovative techniques.

• Published multiple peer-reviewed papers on reconstructive surgery
• Presented at international medical conferences on plastic surgery topics
• Completed advanced microsurgery training at Marmara University
• Participated in international medical exchange programs across Europe

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Specializes in orthopedic and traumatology procedures, including complex cases like funnel chest deformity at Atlas University Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Authored multiple studies on orthopedic treatments and prosthetics
• Expert in limb lengthening and sports surgery
• Skilled in advanced prosthetic surgeries for knee, hip, and shoulder

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Prof. Azboy specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on funnel chest deformity at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Orthopedics Department
• Over 25 years of orthopedic and traumatology experience
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Holds an Associate Professor title from 2015

Specializes in radiology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, bringing years of focused expertise to diagnosing and treating funnel chest deformity.

• Over 33 years of radiology experience
• Completed specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holds the title of Associate Professor in Radiology
• Works at one of Turkey's leading healthcare facilities

Dr. Gokhan Ozkocak is an orthopedist and prosthetist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis and hip fractures. Dr. Ozkocak manages degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. He also treats congenital issues such as syndactyly and funnel chest deformity.

• Treats traumatic injuries of the bones and joints.
• Manages shoulder instability and habitual dislocations.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.
• Consults international patients online.

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe brings years of ENT and thoracic surgery experience to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in ENT and thoracic surgery procedures
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ahmed Dogan is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions in children and adults. Dr. Dogan specializes in orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He performs MAKOplasty, a robotic-assisted technique for joint replacements.

• Performs surgical and conservative treatments for scoliosis and spina bifida.
• Treats degenerative joint diseases using stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Specializes in limb reconstruction for conditions such as syndactyly and valgus deformity.
• Conducts arthroscopic procedures for meniscus tears and rotator cuff repairs.

Dr. Genc has trained at prestigious centers including UPENN Sports Medicine Center and Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology
• Advanced training in sports medicine and football medicine
• Worked at multiple leading hospitals in Turkey
• International fellowship experience in the US and Germany

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk specializes in a wide range of orthopedic and spinal procedures, including surgical treatment of scoliosis.

• Published research on blood loss management in scoliosis surgery
• Expertise in both surgical and conservative scoliosis treatments
• Performs advanced procedures like fetal surgery for spina bifida
• Skilled in complex joint replacements and revisions

Dr. Oguzhan Chimen is an orthopedist at Medistanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions using surgical and regenerative methods. He performs knee, hip, and shoulder replacements and uses stem cell therapy for arthritis.

• Performs MAKOplasty robotic-assisted joint replacement.
• Treats spinal deformities including scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and ligament reconstruction.
• Works at Medistanbul Hospital, which treats over 90,000 patients annually.