Best Klumpke's palsy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 18 doctors

Dr. Burak Tuna specializes in complex orthopedic conditions, including nerve injuries like Klumpke's palsy, at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for quicker recovery
• Focuses on arthroscopic surgery and trauma management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Known for clear communication and compassionate care

Specializes in hand surgery and microsurgery – Dr. Cekic has treated over 10,000 patients with joint and cartilage issues at OrtoCare Clinic.

• 15 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in joint arthroplasty and sports medicine
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading medical institution
• Published research on fracture healing and orthopedic techniques

Dr. Ozdemir specializes in radiology with extensive experience at major hospitals, including Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• 33 years of experience of experience in radiology
• Associate Professor at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures
• Member of Turkish Radiological Society

Dr. Erdinc Genc specializes in orthopedic care with international training in sports medicine and hip procedures.

• Trained at American Hip Institute in Chicago
• Specialized in Football Medicine at Istanbul University
• Worked at Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Gained experience at UPENN Sports Medicine Center

Prof. Dr. Akif Albayrak is an orthopedic and spine surgeon in Istanbul. He practices at Central Hospital and leads the clinical and surgical spine services.

He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex spinal disorders. His expertise includes scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma and reconstruction, and minimally invasive surgery. He treats both adults and children.

His training includes advanced clinical work in Turkey and abroad. He completed an observer fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He progressed from Associate Professor to Professor and publishes regularly in international orthopedic journals.

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 – Prof. Hamzaoglu brings decades of expertise to complex spinal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in orthopedics at Istanbul University
• Specializes in scoliosis and complex spine surgeries
• Former professor at Istanbul University’s medical faculty
• Established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center

Specializes in limb lengthening and sports surgery at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive orthopedic expertise.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on tendinopathies and acetabular revisions
• Expert in hip, knee, and shoulder prostheses
• Handles complex cases like bone infections and diabetic foot

• 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

Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University – Prof Azboy specializes in complex upper limb conditions.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Former Assistant Professor at Dicle University
• Specialized training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Current faculty member at one of Turkey's leading medical universities

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Specialist in pediatric orthopedics – Dr. Elmacioglu treats a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including Klumpke's palsy.

• Focuses on hip dislocations and pediatric fractures
• Experienced in surgical treatment of sports injuries
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures

Dr. Soyarslan specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on upper extremity conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• 18 years of experience of orthopedic specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Published multiple studies on shoulder and elbow surgeries
• Trained in advanced arthroscopy techniques

Dr. Cataltepe brings over 29 years of experience of ENT experience to his practice at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in ear, nose, and throat disorders
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at multiple private hospitals in Istanbul

Specializes in shoulder and elbow diseases, including Klumpke's palsy, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques.

• Fellowship-trained in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery under Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş
• Research experience at Yale University's Orthopedics Department
• Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s degree from University of Health Science
• Performs robotic and arthroscopic procedures for complex cases

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk specializes in surgical treatments for Klumpke's palsy, with published research on spinal surgery techniques.

• Expertise in a wide range of orthopedic and spinal procedures
• Published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Provides both surgical and conservative treatment options