Op. Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş graduated from İzmir Private Turkish College in 1986. He completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1992 and 1996, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İzmir Atatürk Hospital. Between 2000 and 2006, Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş operated his own private clinic at the same time, where he managed his patients and performed surgeries at an affiliated private hospital with which he had an agreement. Due to unchanged regulations during that period, he was also able to work at a state hospital in addition to managing his private clinic and conducting surgeries at the affiliated private hospital. From 1997 to 2012, he continued his career as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2012 and 2021, he worked at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital. After retiring from public service in 2021, he worked at Özel Ege Yaşam Hospital and Özel Ege İnci Surgical Medical Center. Since 2023, he has been practicing medicine in his private clinic. He is proficient in English. Married and a father of two, he is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Turkey Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.
A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Ing), one of the most established educational institutions of our country, Op.Dr. Yusuf BAYRAM completed his specialty education at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Umraniye Training and Research Hospital of Health Sciences University in Istanbul.
It successfully performs arthroscopic (closed) knee, shoulder and ankle surgeries; general orthopedic applications other than Knee, Shoulder and Hip replacements and all orthopedic trauma surgeries.
He is particularly interested in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of spinal diseases (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal fractures, Herniated disc, Slipped waist, Canal stenosis, etc.). It applies current treatment methods safely thanks to experience, knowledge and modern technology.
With more than 1000 surgeries performed so far, he continues his surgical life intensively thanks to positive feedback from patients and his energy.
MEDICAL INTEREST
Spinal Surgery
Arthroscopic (Closed) Knee, Shoulder and Ankle Surgery
Knee, Hip and Shoulder Replacement Surgery
All Orthopedic Traumas
Deformity Surgery
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EXPERIENCE*
2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey
MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
General Surgeon
2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey
DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
General Surgeon
2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey
VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
General Surgeon
2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey
HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL
General Surgeon
2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey
YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
General Surgeon
2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey
HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER
General Practitioner
*EDUCATION*
2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey
Associate Professor
2015, Ohio/USA
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER
Neck Dissection Training
2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey
Assistant Professor
1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey
ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education
Education and Expertise
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology (Specialization)
Professional Memberships
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK) Membership
Totbid Orthopedic Trauma Branch
Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
A. Articles Published in International Refereed Journals
1. Gül M, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Saygılı MS, Akman YE, Kabukcuoglu YS. Effect of the Presence of Subchondral Cysts on Treatment Results of Autologous Osteochondral Graft Transfer in Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Sep-Oct;55(5):1003-6. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2016.05.012.
2. Çetinkaya E, Kuyucu E, Gül M, Lapçin O, Albayrak K, Gürsu S. A suture technique for easier reduction and repair of bucket-handle meniscal tears while using the all-inside devices. SICOT J. 2016;2:42.
3. Gül M, Yavuz U, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Chevron osteotomy in patients with scheduled osteotomy of the medial malleolus. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(4):399-404. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0186.
4. Cetinkaya E, Aydin CG, Akman YE, Gul M, Arikan Y, Aycan OE, Kabukcuoglu YS. A rare knee extensor mechanism injury: Vastus intermedius tendon rupture. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015;14:186-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.07.035.
5. Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Cetinkaya E, Arikan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(2):164-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.13.0028.
6. Kiliç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Comparative evaluation of radiographic and functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of scaphoid non-unions. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(6):399-405. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2011.2437.
7. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu YS, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. Fixed-angle volar plates in corrective osteotomies of malunions of dorsally angulated distal radius fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(5):297-303. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2011.2384.
8. Parmaksizoğlu AS, Sökücü S, Ozkaya U, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M. Locking plate fixation of three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2010;44(2):97-104. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2010.2275.
1. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M, Ozkaya U, Sökücü S. [Early results of open mosaicplasty in osteochondral lesions of the talus]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 May-Jul;43(3):235-42. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.235.
2. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkaya U, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. [Volar locking plate fixation of unstable distal radius fractures]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 Aug-Oct;43(4):303-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.303.
3. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu AS, Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y. Minimally invasive treatment of distal tibial fractures with locking and non-locking plates. Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Dec;30(12):1161-7. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2009.1161.
4. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkazanli G, Basilgan S. [Management of osteoporotic pertrochanteric fractures with external fixation in elderly patients]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 Aug-Oct;42(4):246-51.
B. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings:
1. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Treating deformities of knee region using external fixator for tibia and plate fixation for femur 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012
2. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Replacement of unilateral external fixator with Taylor Spatial Fixator in outpatient clinic 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012
Education
Experience
Objective:
To utilize my expertise in Pediatric Orthopedics, Hand Surgery, Arthroplasty, and Trauma within a progressive medical institution, contributing to patient care, research, and academic development.
Work Experience:
Şırnak State Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
March 2022 - Present
İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
July 2017 - February 2022
Education:
İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2017-2022
Trakya University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2016-2017
Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
2009-2016
İçel Anatolian High School
2005-2009
Professional Memberships:
Skills:
Balgrist University, Zurich
Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Hospital for Special Surgery, USA
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Kilis State Hospital
Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Medipol Acıbadem Hospital
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Sports Injuries and Surgical Treatment (Arthroscopic and Open Surgical Treatments of Knee, Hip, Elbow, Shoulder, Ankle injuries)
Shoulder and Elbow Diseases and Surgical Treatment
Joint and Cartilage injuries
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Reconstruction
Joint Arthroplasty (Knee, Hip and Shoulder Prosthetic Surgery)
Treatment of Trauma (Orthopedic Fractures, Dislocations and Soft tissue injuries)
Education
Graduation, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2010)
South Korea Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (KSES) Traveling Fellowship Scholarship Award in South Korea (2023)
Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Thomas Jefferson University Research Fellowship Program (2015- 16)2011, Director: Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi)
Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program (01.12.2008- 13.02.2009)
Experience
State service obligation, Ordu Ünye State Hospital (2011-2012)
Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2014-2018)
Associate Professor Doctor, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2018-2023)
Clinical administrative responsibility, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu State Hospital (2019-2020)
Professor Doctor,Chief Physician,Clinical Training Officer, Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital (2023)
Liv Hospital ( 2024)
Memberships
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
Turkish Society of Shoulder Elbow Surgery
Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
European Society For Surgery Of The Shoulder And The Elbow (SECEC)
Turkish Medical Association Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
Member of the Ethics Committee of the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2019)
Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Medical Chamber
Medical Fields of Interest
Sports Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation,
Arthroscopic Surgery of Articular Cartilage and Ligament Injuries,
Treatment of Complex Bone Fractures
Stem Cell Applications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree-Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English Medicine) 2000-2007
Residency-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2007-2012
Experiences
2007-2012 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Assistant Doctor
2013 - 2016 İstanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital - Orthopedics Specialist
2016 - 2017 Çerkezköy State Hospital-Orthopedics Specialist / Attending Physician
2017 - 2018 Çorlu State Hospital-Orthopedics Specialist
2018 - 2022 Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Dr. Lect. / Associate Prof. Dr.
2022-Still Liv Hospital Vadistanbul - Associate Prof.Dr.
Specializations
Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery
Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroplasty (Total Joint Prosthesis) Surgery
Knee, Shoulder, Hip Replacement Surgery
Hallux Valgus Surgery (Toe Deformity)
Trauma Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumoral Mass Excision
Experience
Maraş Budaklı Health Center 1993
İnönü University Research Hospital 1994
Kartal Training and Research Hospital 1995-2000
Private Gül Medicine Ensar Hospital 2002
Gebze Central Hospital 2002-2010
Private Oran Cerrah Medical Center 2010-2018
Hospital Park 2019-2021
Education
Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine