Injuries of Bones and Joints Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

The doctor is a highly experienced Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist with a career spanning over 15 years in clinical practice. Since 2009, the doctor has been providing specialized orthopedic care at Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held key positions at several prominent medical institutions, including Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, Esenler Life Hospital, and Van State Hospital. The doctor possesses extensive expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, consistently delivering high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings.

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.

Prof. Dr. Ali Levent Yalcin specializes in hand surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in treating bone and joint injuries
• Physical consultation required for diagnosis and treatment
• Hand surgeon with a focus on precise interventions

Dr. Semih Ak is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He focuses on sports medicine, joint disorders, and trauma reconstruction. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Yeditepe University. Dr. Ak completed specialized residency training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training Hospital.

• Performs ligament reconstructions, including ACL and rotator cuff repairs.
• Treats complex conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and Achilles tendon injuries.
• Manages ankle osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases.
• Works at a center using robotic systems for knee and spine surgery.

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
• Specialized training at Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Professor at Istanbul University, training future spine specialists
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Eyup Bakmaz has performed 1,100+ orthopedic treatments, specializing in sports injuries and arthroscopy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 36 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in knee and hip arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Works with sports injuries and orthopedic trauma

Prof. Abdullah Eren specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery with over 48 years of experience, including leadership roles at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founding member of Turkish ASAMI for Ilizarov limb lengthening
• Multiple award-winning techniques for hip dysplasia treatment
• Trained in advanced methods like Graf Hip Ultrasonography
• Active member of EPOS and AAOS international societies
• Former president of TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

1,100+ orthopedic treatments performed – Prof. Dr. Sami Sokucu specializes in bone and joint injuries at VM Medical Park Hospital.

• 23 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expertise in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Former specialist at Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Dr. Senol Akman has published extensively on orthopedic injuries, contributing to advancements in fracture treatments and complex joint issues.

• Specializes in surgical solutions for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures
• Published researched on osteosynthesis techniques for radial head fractures
• Expert in managing post-traumatic heterotopic ossification
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializes in knee and shoulder injuries – Dr. Arslanohlu brings focused expertise to complex joint issues.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Trained at Istanbul Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital
• Handles knee ligament injuries and recurrent shoulder dislocations
• Works with hip and knee prosthesis cases

Dr. Demiroglu co-authored a detailed review on osteoarthritis and subchondral bone, offering deep insights into joint injuries and their treatment.

• Specializes in injuries of bones and joints
• Published research on osteoarthritis progression
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializes in orthopedic oncology and complex joint reconstruction at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Ankara University and Acibadem Medical School
• Member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
• Expert in extremity reconstruction and Ilizarov methods
• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology

Dr. Fidan specializes in a wide range of orthopedic surgeries, including ACL injuries and shoulder arthroscopy, at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expertise in trauma and post-trauma deformities
• Completed AO Trauma Master and Advanced Courses

Prof. Kesmezacar specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with fellowships at Cornell University and the University of Western Ontario.

• Over 26 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability
• Published numerous research papers on shoulder and elbow trauma
• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty

Specializes in sports injuries and joint replacements – Dr. Pirincci combines orthopedic expertise with advanced prosthetic techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in ACL repairs, meniscus tears, and joint prosthetics
• Published research on hip revisions and developmental dysplasia
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty

Dr. Filibeli specializes in orthopedics and traumatology with extensive experience in treating bone and joint injuries at Medicalpark Hospital.

• Completed residency at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German, ensuring clear communication with international patients
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital