Best Osteoarthritis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 47 doctors

Specializing in patient-specific orthopedics since 2014 – Dr. Gemalmaz performed many first-of-their-kind surgeries in Turkey using 3D-printed guides and implants.

• 19 years of experience of orthopedic experience, including 1,100 treatments
• Associate Professor at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine
• Focuses on complex malunions, deformities, and revision arthroplasty
• Trained at Gazi University, one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Tuna specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for osteoarthritis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

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

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

• 15 years of experience of orthopedic experience with a focus on osteoarthritis
• Expert in stem cell treatments and non-surgical pain management
• Attended advanced courses in knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy
• Published research on fracture healing and radiographic assessment

Dr. Sokucu specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on osteoarthritis, combining clinical practice with academic research at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Board-certified in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Member of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Published multiple studies on innovative orthopedic treatments
• Expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques

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

• 18 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Expert in trauma, sports injuries, and spine procedures
• Associate Professor with research in fracture healing
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery

Associate Professor with 33 years of experience in radiology – Dr. Ozdemir specializes in diagnostic imaging for osteoarthritis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified radiologist with extensive training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in advanced imaging techniques for joint and bone conditions
• Currently serves at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with over 41 years of experience of experience.

• Specializes in knee and hip arthroscopy
• Expertise in sports injuries and orthopedic trauma
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and arthroplasty – Yusuf Yahsi leads surgical interventions at Şırnak State Hospital.

• Completed residency at Şişli Etfal – a top Turkish training hospital
• Skilled in hand surgery and complex trauma procedures
• Member of Turkish orthopedic associations including TOTBİD and TUSYAD

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.

900+ joint procedures performed – Dr. Yigit Erdag specializes in arthroplasty and arthroscopy at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• 13 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Specializes in both primary and revision joint replacements
• Expert in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty, with 20 years of experience of experience and over 900 procedures performed.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in sports traumatology, including ACL and meniscus repairs
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

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

• Expert in arthroplasty and joint replacement surgeries
• Finalist for Tubitak XI. Technology Awards in 2014
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University
• Performs advanced procedures for osteoarthritis patients

Prof. Dr. Kenan Keklikçi has been holding office in Anadolu Sağlık Merkezi as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist as of 2016.

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.

Specializing in knee and hip arthroscopy for osteoarthritis – Dr. Bakmaz brings 36 years of experience of orthopedic expertise at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Focused on sports injuries and joint preservation
• Former Chief Assistant at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures

Prof. Eren specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on innovative techniques for joint conditions.

• Over 48 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Developed a modified Salter osteotomy technique for hip dysplasia
• Multiple award-winning research on chondroprotective treatments
• Founding member of Turkish ASAMI for Ilizarov applications
• Active member of EPOS and AAOS

Prof. Ahmad Dogan is Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, specializing in osteoarthritis treatments including stem cell therapy.

• Over 25 years of experience of orthopaedic surgery experience
• Expert in arthroplasty (prosthesis) surgery and deformity correction
• Trained in Ilizarov Surgery in Vienna, Austria
• Member of European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society
• Published multiple peer-reviewed papers on foot and ankle treatments