Orthopedics Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr. Baris Ozkul is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist at Central Hospital. He focuses on limb lengthening, deformity correction, prosthetic joint surgery, and complex reconstruction.

Accreditations/Education: Associate Professorship (ÜAK, 2026). TOTEK Board Certification Examination (2019). Residency at Baltalimanı Metin Sabancı Hospital (2014; thesis: deformity correction with smart circular external fixators). M.D., Hacettepe University, English Program (2008). Languages: Turkish and English.

Academic achievements: Participant, AAOS Scientific Meeting (Las Vegas). Author of SCI/SCIE-indexed international publications (Q1/Q2) and national textbook chapters. Invited speaker and panelist at National TOTBID Congresses and Limb Reconstruction Courses on LON, intramedullary nail lengthening, and distal femoral osteotomies.

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.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Specializes in arthroscopic knee surgeries and joint replacements with 34 years of orthopedic experience at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy procedures
• Performs advanced arthroscopic debridement and microfracture techniques
• Handles complex joint replacements and trauma cases

Specializes in complex foot and ankle conditions, including valgus deformity correction, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis treatment and spinal canal stenosis
• Skilled in knee and hip prosthesis procedures
• Addresses heel spurs and coccyx pain effectively
• Experienced in shoulder and knee problem management

Specializing in pediatric orthopedics, Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip dislocations and developmental dysplasia at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures
• Skilled in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Handles sports injuries with specialized techniques
• Focuses on pediatric orthopedic cases

Specializes in deformity and lengthening surgery – Dr. Sahiner performs complex orthopedic corrections at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in arthroscopic surgeries for knee, shoulder, and ankle
• Skilled in knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis procedures
• Treats both adult and pediatric trauma cases
• Special focus on sports-related injuries

Dr. Soltanzadeh combines 28 years of anesthesia expertise with specialized pain management training for orthopedic procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
• Specializes in complex pain management with advanced German training
• Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
• Fluent in 7 languages for seamless patient communication
• Pioneering work in ozone therapy for pain relief

Prof. Ofluoglu specializes in orthopedic oncology and trauma surgery, with training from top institutions in the U.S. and Russia.

• of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Trained in Ilizarov surgery at Ilizarov Scientific Center
• Expertise in bone and soft tissue tumors in both children and adults
• Member of European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Published over 50 documents with 200+ citations

Dr. Cilli brings 37 years of orthopedic expertise, with specialized training in microsurgery and sports medicine from the University of Pittsburgh.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in sports medicine, knee, and shoulder surgery
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specializes in microsurgery techniques

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu combines general surgery expertise with specialized training in breast and endocrine procedures at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Over 29 years of surgical experience in diverse settings
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid procedures
• Active member of multiple surgical associations including Endocrine Surgery
• Completed advanced trainings in Germany for breast disease management

Professor Bulent Erol brings 29 years of orthopedic expertise, with specialized training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

• PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Multiple national awards for clinical and experimental studies

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries, trained at top French institutions like Hopital de la Croix Rousse.

• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch (TOTBID)
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS – international societies for limb salvage
• Over 27 years of expertise in orthopedic oncology and trauma
• Performs complex joint replacements and pediatric orthopedic procedures

Dr Ozden Gul specializes in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• 36 years of surgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Expertise in laparoscopic procedures for gallbladder and hernia conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations