25 Best Below Knee Prosthesis Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Dr. Murat Aydin specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on trauma and joint replacements, ensuring patients regain mobility with minimal recovery time.

• Expert in complex trauma and reconstruction, restoring function to severely injured limbs
• Skilled in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for quicker recovery
• Associate Professor contributing to advancements in orthopedic care
• Patient-centered approach with personalized rehabilitation strategies

Specializing in orthopedic trauma and sports injuries at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital for over 41 years.

• Expert in knee and hip arthroscopy procedures
• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in orthopedic trauma cases

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions with a focus on arthroscopy and spinal surgery. He previously served as an orthopedist at Istanbul Beylikduzu State Hospital. Dr. Tanli holds a degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hand surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Umut Dincer is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has authored over 60 scientific articles in international journals. Dr. Dincer gained early professional experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in the UK. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and complex pain management.

• Specializes in physical rehabilitation and algology for pain relief.
• Published over 60 articles and delivered 40 congress presentations.
• Authored two books and translated 12 medical chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology since 1983
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Trained at Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Abdullah Eren specializes in pediatric orthopedics with over 48 years of experience, focusing on innovative solutions like below knee prostheses at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founding member of Turkish ASAMI, expert in Ilizarov limb lengthening
• Former president of TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch
• Trained in advanced techniques at international pediatric orthopedic symposiums
• Multiple award-winning research on hip dysplasia treatments
• Member of AAOS and EPOS, ensuring global standard care

Specializes in limb lengthening and prosthetics at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive expertise in knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on acetabular revisions and hip dysplasia
• Expert in sports surgery and meniscus tears
• Specializes in diabetic foot and bone infections

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. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

Dr. Demir heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, specializing in below knee prosthesis cases.

• Over 16 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Current department head at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ibrahim Azboy specializes in orthopedic surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with a focus on below knee prosthesis.

• Over 25 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Former consultant at Balıkesir Military Hospital and Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital