Scoliosis Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Azboy specializes in scoliosis treatment with extensive training in orthopedics and is currently advancing his expertise through a PhD in clinical anatomy.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology with over 18 years of experience
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and other prestigious organizations
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Actively involved in research to improve scoliosis treatment outcomes

Prof Ibrahim Azboy has specialized in orthopedics and traumatology for over 25 years, currently serving as a professor at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Expertise in scoliosis treatment with 25 years of experience
• Trained at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University
• Current professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Professor Beytemur specializes in complex scoliosis cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive academic and clinical expertise.

• Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at a leading health sciences university
• Published research on pelvic parameters and spine-related conditions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association since 2011
• Supervised multiple theses on bone health and musculoskeletal conditions

Multiple award-winning spine surgeon specializing in scoliosis – Dr. Akgul is an associate professor at Istanbul University and part-time at Koç University Hospital Spine Center.

• Board member and treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society
• Associate editor for multiple prestigious spine and orthopedics journals
• Expert in Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis
• Recognized for best poster and oral presentations on spinal conditions

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk's research on blood loss management in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery has been published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Specializes in both conservative and surgical treatment of scoliosis
• Expert in a broad spectrum of orthopedic surgical procedures
• Published author in reputable medical journals

Associate Professor Gorkem Kiyak specializes in scoliosis treatment at Academic Hospital, with a focus on surgical interventions.

• Performs scoliosis surgeries with an additional specialist doctor
• Holds the title of Associate Professor
• Works at Academic Hospital, a leading medical facility

Dr. Oguzhan Chimen is an orthopedist at Medistanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions using surgical and regenerative methods. He performs knee, hip, and shoulder replacements and uses stem cell therapy for arthritis.

• Performs MAKOplasty robotic-assisted joint replacement.
• Treats spinal deformities including scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and ligament reconstruction.
• Works at Medistanbul Hospital, which treats over 90,000 patients annually.

Dr. Rustu Nuran is an orthopedic surgeon at Hermes Clinics in Ankara. He treats musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis and habitual shoulder dislocations. Dr. Nuran is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID). He practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle.
• Treats bone fractures and spinal conditions like ankylosing spondylitis.
• Performs surgical correction for hallux valgus and funnel chest deformity.

Dr. Ahmed Dogan is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions in children and adults. Dr. Dogan specializes in orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He performs MAKOplasty, a robotic-assisted technique for joint replacements.

• Performs surgical and conservative treatments for scoliosis and spina bifida.
• Treats degenerative joint diseases using stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Specializes in limb reconstruction for conditions such as syndactyly and valgus deformity.
• Conducts arthroscopic procedures for meniscus tears and rotator cuff repairs.

Dr. Muharrem Inan is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology. Dr. Inan treats scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears. He performs joint reconstructions and arthroscopic surgeries.

He treats adult and pediatric patients, performing hip and knee replacements alongside ankle and hip arthroscopy. Estophia Hospital has nearly 300 beds and 87 doctors, supporting orthopedic and oncological procedures.

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in scoliosis treatment with 22 years of expertise in spinal surgery at Estophia Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and other leading medical organizations
• Fellowship-trained in spine surgery at UCLA Spine Center
• Published 30+ research papers on spinal conditions

Dr. Mustafa Tekkesin is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions ranging from scoliosis to bone cancer. Dr. Tekkesin also specializes in pediatric oncology and congenital hand deformities such as syndactyly.

He works at Medistate Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey that treats over 200,000 patients annually. Dr. Tekkesin manages bone and joint injuries, including hip fractures and meniscus tears. He also performs hand surgery and treats funnel chest deformity. Patients can book online consultations for assessments.