Best Funnel chest deformity Doctors in Turkey — TOP 41

Dr. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in esophageal surgery and lung transplantation. Dr. Tezel completed international training as an observer at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society.
• Former instructor for thoracic surgery at Yeditepe University.
• Award-winning thesis advisor recognized by the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Specializes in orthopedic conditions and complex surgeries, including minimally invasive techniques for funnel chest deformity at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

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

Specializing in orthopedic oncology and trauma, Bahtiyar Demiralp brings extensive expertise in treating complex musculoskeletal conditions.

• Fellowship-trained at MAYO Clinic Orthopedic Departments
• Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma
• Award-winning research in bone tumor treatments
• Member of Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

Dr. Erman Cekic has performed 10,000+ joint replacement surgeries over 15 years, focusing on advanced orthopedics at OrtoCare Clinic.

• Specializes in joint and cartilage surgery with stem cell treatments
• Trained in orthopedics and traumatology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Attended international conferences on joint and cartilage surgery
• Offers non-surgical rehabilitation and pain management therapies

Prof. Dr. Şule Karadayı is a Professor and Thoracic Surgery Specialist. She earned her MD from Ankara University in 1999 and completed her residency in 2004. Her international training includes an observership with Prof. Ramon Rami Porta in Barcelona in 2005. She received an ESTS Travel Fellowship in Vienna in 2009. She joined the Mevlana Exchange Program in Azerbaijan in 2015. She scored 76.25 on the ÜDS English exam in 2006. She is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and several Turkish thoracic societies.

Her clinical focus includes lung cancer surgery. She performs Da Vinci robotic and VATS/minimally invasive thoracic procedures. She treats pulmonary nodules and masses. She also performs mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall (pectus) surgery. She offers interventional bronchoscopy, including endobronchial valve therapy for advanced emphysema and COPD. She serves as an assistant principal investigator on projects in wound healing and mediastinal lymph node evaluation. As of 2026, she sees patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on sports traumatology and joint replacements at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Orthopedic Oncology at Medeniyet University
• Expert in lower and upper extremity trauma surgery
• Skilled in hip and knee arthroplasty

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

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

• Over 43 years of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery
• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in complex spinal deformities and scoliosis

Assoc. Dr. Sami Sokucu specializes in orthopedic treatments at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Member of the European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Specializes in bone diseases and trauma
• Recognized for commitment by the Provincial Health Directorate

Dr. Terzi specializes in complex reconstructive surgeries, with extensive research and presentations on innovative techniques.

• Published multiple peer-reviewed papers on reconstructive surgery
• Presented at international medical conferences on plastic surgery topics
• Completed advanced microsurgery training at Marmara University
• Participated in international medical exchange programs across Europe

Dr. Atilla Ozenoglu is a thoracic surgery specialist and Deputy Chief Physician at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He treats complex chest conditions, including lung resections and chest wall reconstructions. Dr. Ozenoglu has published research on cardiac arrhythmias and primary lung liposarcoma.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum.
• Performs VATS sympathectomy for regional hyperhidrosis and VATS under local anesthesia.
• Works at an ISO-certified hospital with a 99.9% discectomy success rate.
• Utilizes clip-plate implants for multiple rib fracture reconstructions.

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Specializes in orthopedic surgery with trauma research at Denver Health Hospital. Dr. Turan focuses on complex cases at Medical Park Antalya.

• 17 years in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained at Trakya University and İzmir Bozyaka
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics Association
• Leadership role at Antalya Training Hospital

Specializes in orthopedic and traumatology procedures, including complex cases like funnel chest deformity at Atlas University Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Authored multiple studies on orthopedic treatments and prosthetics
• Expert in limb lengthening and sports surgery
• Skilled in advanced prosthetic surgeries for knee, hip, and shoulder

Dr. Firat Oruc specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery, including funnel chest deformity, at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 27 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a leading medical school in Turkey
• Specializes in complex pediatric cases and bone tumors
• Performs knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgeries

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.

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics with extensive training in France – Dr. Kececi focuses on complex bone and joint conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in knee and hip surgery at Hopital de la Croix Rousse
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for hip surgery
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS for limb salvage and oncology
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

Prof. Azboy specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on funnel chest deformity at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Orthopedics Department
• Over 25 years of orthopedic and traumatology experience
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Holds an Associate Professor title from 2015

Assoc. Dr. Serdar Toker brings extensive expertise in orthopedic surgery, with specialized training in hand surgery and microsurgery.

• Specialized at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Fellowship at Colorado University Denver Health Centre
• Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Holder of FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery
• Instructor at multiple microsurgery and hand surgery courses

Specializes in radiology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, bringing years of focused expertise to diagnosing and treating funnel chest deformity.

• Over 33 years of radiology experience
• Completed specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holds the title of Associate Professor in Radiology
• Works at one of Turkey's leading healthcare facilities