Best orthopedists in Turkey: TOP 168 doctors

Dr. Olcay Guler brings over 20 years of experience of orthopedic expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital, specializing in trauma and joint care.

• Works at one of Turkey's leading private hospitals
• Extensive experience across multiple prestigious institutions
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric orthopedic cases
• Focused on trauma management and joint preservation

Performed 1000+ orthopedic surgeries – Dr. Bayram specializes in arthroscopic and spinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in minimally invasive knee, shoulder, and ankle surgeries
• Special focus on spinal conditions like scoliosis and herniated discs
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Uses modern techniques for safer, effective treatments

Dr. Ruhat Tanli specializes in arthroscopy and arthroplasty at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association
• Expertise in trauma and spine surgery

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Performed Turkey's first robotic knee and hip replacements – Dr. Turan leads the Robotic Orthopedic Surgery Center with 2,000+ robotic surgeries.

• Trained in the kinematic knee technique by Steven Howell
• Director of TT Orthopedic Academy, training surgeons internationally
• Member of Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• Uses Journey II knee prosthesis system

Specializing in hand surgery and microsurgery, Dr. Mehmet Alp brings over 34 years of experience of expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in hand surgery at VKV American Hospital
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for precise interventions
• Extensive experience in complex hand trauma cases
• Practices at a leading orthopedics center in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurklu has performed 72+ scientific publications and leads the Hand Transplantation Department at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 23 years of experience specializing in orthopedics and traumatology
• Fellowship-trained at top US universities
• Expert in complex spinal cases and hand transplantation
• Published extensively on orthopedic techniques

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Specializes in orthopedics and traumatology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – one of Turkey's leading healthcare facilities.

• Over 14 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Trained in Germany at University of Duisburg-Essen
• Works with advanced orthopedic techniques
• Member of multiple prestigious medical institutions

Trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir brings advanced orthopedic expertise to Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeries
• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Published 13 international research papers on orthopedics
• Performs complex procedures like osteotomy and scoliosis surgery

Specializes in orthopedic trauma and joint replacement with advanced training in microsurgery and arthroplasty techniques at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Completed multiple advanced courses in arthroscopy and joint replacement
• Trained in AO Trauma techniques for complex fractures
• Expertise in hand and foot surgery procedures
• Active participant in orthopedic research and continuing education

Pioneer in 3D patient-specific orthopedics – Dr. Gemalmaz performed Turkey's first surgeries using custom 3D-printed guides and implants.

• Associate Professor with 19 years of experience at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine
• Specializes in complex malunions, deformities, and revision arthroplasty
• Performed 1,100+ orthopedic treatments with first-in-Turkey cases
• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Gazi University

Specializing in minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Burak Tuna focuses on arthroscopic surgeries and joint preservation at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in treating ligament injuries and joint instability
• Board-certified in orthopedics with extensive surgical experience
• Active member of Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Published research on innovative orthopedic techniques

Trained at Mayo Clinic in orthopedic oncology – Dr. Demiralp specializes in complex limb reconstruction and trauma surgery at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Expert in external fixation for war injuries and open fractures
• Associate Professor in Orthopedic Oncology and Trauma
• Multiple award-winning research in bone tumor treatments

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with over 14 years of experience of experience.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of multiple Turkish orthopedic associations
• Specializes in orthopedic and trauma cases
• Works at a leading JCI-accredited hospital

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

• 15 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in stem cell treatments and non-surgical pain management
• Trained in advanced knee arthroplasty techniques in Vienna
• Published research on fracture healing assessment

Dr. Murat Kezer specializes in MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacements – a precise technique for faster recovery at Turan Turan Health Group.

• Trained in MAKO Total Knee, Partial Knee, and Hip Replacement techniques
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association
• 18 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specializes in both primary and revision arthroplasty procedures

Dr. Sami Sokucu is a dual-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 23 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex joint and bone reconstructions at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Certified by both Turkish and European Boards of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Published 20+ peer-reviewed studies on advanced orthopedic techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery
• Faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University, training future orthopedic specialists

Dr. Temiz specializes in robotic joint replacements and spine surgeries using advanced Mako systems at Turan Turan Health Group.

• Certified in Stryker Mako robotic surgery for precision joint replacements
• Published research on biomechanics of orthopedic and spinal implants
• Fellowship-trained in kinematic knee replacement techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive and deformity correction surgeries

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

• Associate Professor with research in fracture healing and regenerative medicine
• Expert in trauma orthopedics and complex reconstructive cases
• Uses advanced arthroscopic techniques for quicker recovery
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and sports injury treatment