Injuries of bones and joints Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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.

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.

Professor Bulent Erol brings over 29 years of expertise in orthopedics and traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology
• Recipient of multiple scientific awards in the field
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

With 28 years in anesthesiology and critical care, Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in complex pain management cases at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Çapa Medical Faculty
• Expert in pain management (algology) with additional training in Germany
• Active member of international anesthesiology societies
• Published research presented at global anesthesia congresses
• Provides multilingual care in 7 languages for diverse patients

Specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopic surgeries – Dr. Sahiner combines trauma surgery expertise with advanced joint procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis surgeries
• Skilled in deformity and lengthening procedures
• Special focus on sports-related injuries
• Trained in both adult and pediatric trauma cases

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and complex joint surgeries – Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Handles sports injuries with specialized techniques
• Skilled in hip dislocations and pediatric cases

Specializes in scoliosis treatment, spinal fractures, and joint issues like knee and hip prostheses at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating heel spurs and foot/ankle problems
• Handles complex shoulder and knee conditions
• Addresses coccyx pain and spinal canal stenosis

Dr. Hasan Kalkan specializes in arthroscopic surgeries and joint replacements with extensive experience in trauma surgery and soft tissue tumor excisions.

• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgeries
• Skilled in arthroscopic meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction
• Expert in knee, shoulder, and hip replacement surgeries
• Handles hallux valgus surgery for toe deformities
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgeries, bringing advanced techniques from international training.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France
• Expert in pediatric orthopedics, bone tumors, and sports injuries
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Performs knee and hip prosthesis surgeries
• Member of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society

Professor Bilgen performs 650+ orthopedic surgeries annually, specializing in joint replacements and revision arthroplasty at Private Medicabil Hospital.

• 41 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Education Advisor for STRYKER, USA – trains other surgeons
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Pioneered new surgical techniques for hip dislocation treatment

Dr. Onvural combines international trauma training with sports medicine expertise, having worked with Turkish Premier League team Altay FC.

• Specializes in knee and hip arthroscopy procedures
• Trained in microsurgery at Louisville University, Germany
• Offers innovative stem cell therapies for arthritis and joint injuries
• Performs complex joint reconstruction surgeries

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir brings 33 years of radiology expertise at leading hospitals like Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research.

• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in diagnostic imaging for bone and joint injuries
• Served at Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital
• Educated at Hacettepe University Medical School

Assoc. Prof. Serdar Toker specializes in orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive training in hand surgery and microsurgery.

• Fellowship-trained at Colorado University Denver Health Centre
• Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Holds a European Diploma from FESSH for hand surgery
• Instructor at multiple microsurgery and hand surgery courses

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and arthroplasty – Dr. Yahsi combines expertise across multiple orthopedic specialties.

• Lead orthopedic surgeon at Şırnak State Hospital
• Residency trained at prestigious İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of three Turkish orthopedic societies including sports traumatology
• Skilled in both surgical interventions and comprehensive treatment planning

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery and joint replacements, with over 39 years of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

• Studied microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• Trained in Hand and Microsurgery at Columbia University
• Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

Prof Ibrahim Azboy holds the esteemed title of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University and specializes in bone and joint injuries with decades of experience.

• Over 25 years of orthopedic surgical experience
• Expertise in treating bone and joint trauma cases
• Academic leader in orthopedics at a top Turkish medical university