Best Haglund’s Deformity Doctors in Turkey — TOP 9

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

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.

Specialist in orthopedics with a focus on knee and hip surgeries – Dr. Oruc brings extensive experience to complex joint issues at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 27 years of experience of specialized practice in orthopedics
• Skilled in both adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Filibeli specializes in orthopedics and traumatology with extensive training at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital.

• Residency in orthopedics and traumatology from a leading Turkish institution
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012
• Also holds membership in the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating clear patient communication

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.

Over 37 years of experience specializing in orthopedics – Dr. Cilli brings extensive expertise in foot and ankle conditions at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained in sports medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Specializes in orthopedic and traumatology cases
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Experienced in both surgical and non-surgical treatments

Specializes in orthopedic surgery with extensive training in France, focusing on complex cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in knee, hip, and sports injuries in Lyon, France
• Expert in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques
• Member of international societies like ISOLS and EMSOS