Best Chest X-Ray doctors in Turkey: TOP 128 doctors

Education

• M.Sc: Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - 25.03.1974
• Specialty Education: Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - 1975-1980

Experience

• Specialization in Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine - 1982-1987
• Associate Professor Doctor Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine - 1987-1996
• Visiting Professor at Allergy Clinic (Associate Professor): University of Paris Rothschild Hospital / France - 1990
• Professor Doctor Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - 1996-2011
• Professor Doctor, Medical Director: Universal Hospitals Group - 2011-2013
• Professor Doctor, Medical Director: Kolan Hospital Sisli - 2013-2019
• Professor Doctor Memorial Sisli Hospital - 2019-2023.
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Medical Interests

• Lung Nodules: Diagnosis, follow-up, treatment decision
• Lung cancer
• Bronchoscopic procedures
• Asthma
• COPD
• Respiratory system infections
• Bronchiectasis
• Interstitial lung diseases
• Chronic cough
• Respiratory failure

Awards

1. Best Oral Presentation, AO Spine AWARD 10th Hellenic spine congress and joint meeting with french and turkish spine society and 40th symposium'' Giannestras- symrnis Thessaloniki, 26-29 october 2016 Spinal Tuberculosis inPatients With Growing Spine Akgül T., Korkmaz M., Benli T., Talu U., Şar C.

2. Best Poster, 23rd Efort (European Federation Of National Associations Of Orthopaedics And Traumatology) congress, 22-24 june 2022 Correlations between radiographic spinopelvic parameters and health-related quality of life: A prospective evaluation of 37 patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Bayram S., Kendirci A. Ş. , Karalar Ş., Durmuş Tekçe H., Parman F. Y. , Akgül T, Durmaz H.

3. TOTDER XXI.Akif Şakar Science Award

4. Best poster, TOTBID- 24th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2014

5. Best poster, Totder 6th Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting May 12-15, 2016

6. Best poster, Comparison of Selective and Non-Selective Fusion Results in the Treatment of Lenke Type 1B Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, 27th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2017.

Education

Halide Edip Adıvar High School (English High School) (1999)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2011)
Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2011-2012)

Experience

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2017-2023)
Koç University Hospital Spine Center - Part-time (2018-2023)
Istanbul Universityniversitesi Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2023-present)
National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery-Turkish Journal Of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, Advisory Board Member, 2020
Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, Associate Editor, 2019 - Ongoing
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica, Associate Editorr, 2019 - Ongoing
Turkish Spine Society (TOD)-board member-Treasurer
TOTDER (Turkish Orthopedic Association)-board member.

Medical Interests

• Spine Surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Spine Fractures
• Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT)(Scoliosis with tether)
• Narrow Canal Surgery
• Spine Revision Surgery
• Pelvic Surgery

Education

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1998-2004
Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010
Göobserver Arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery) Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork, USA 2010 (March-May)
Research fellow Orthopedic Oncology Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA 2014-2015
Clinical Fellow Orthopedic Oncology University of Iowa, Iowa, USA 2020-2021

Experience

Associate Professor Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2012-present

Medical Interests

• Orthopaedic oncology
• Bone Tumours (Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Giant Cell Bone Tumour, Aneurysmal bone Cysts etc.)
• Soft tissue tumours (Malignant fibrous histiocytoma, liposarcoma, synovial sarcoma, desmoid tumour, lipoma etc.)
• Complex limb reconstruction
• Hip, knee prosthesis and revisions
• Orthopaedic diseases

EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

• Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

• Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

• Field: Faculty of Medicine
• University: Gazi University
• Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

• Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
• University: Mustafa Kemal University
• Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

• Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
• Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2022-2024
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Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

Education:

• Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, 2009
• Medical Specialty: Internal Medicine, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, 2010-2014
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, 2014-2019
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Turkish Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, Qatar, 2019-2020
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Mega Hospital Internal Medicine Department, 2020-2024
• Associate Professor Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024-Present.

Roles in Projects:

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the SOUL Study: Cardiovascular Outcome Research of Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients, approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on May 22, 2019.

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study “SCALE™ Insulin”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin (Study Code: NN8022-4272), conducted by Novo Nordisk A.Ş.

Subinvestigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study NN5401-4266 StepByStep Intensification conducted by Novo Nordisk.

Assistant Researcher in the study "A Research Study to Compare Semaglutide to Insulin Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Insulin Glargine, in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 11)" (2019-2020).

Assistant Researcher in the PIONEER 1 study: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

EXPERIENCE

1997 – today

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist

1996 – 1997

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor

1992 – 1996

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Orthopedics and Traumatology, Specialist

1992 – 1996

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Assistant Physician

1987 – 1991

Adana Reşat Bey Health Center

General practitioner

1985 – 1987

Trabzon Maçka (Compulsory Service)

General practitioner 

CLINICAL FOCUS 

Sports Injuries

Orthopedic Trauma

Knee Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

EDUCATION

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Education

Personal information

Title: Associate Professor

Branch: Anesthesiology

Work History:

1 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Waist and Neck Pain

2 Cancer Pains

3 Spine Pains

4 Pain

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Anesthesia and Reanimation

Specialization Training

2017 - Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice

2018- Certifield Interventional Pain Sonologist

International Articles

1 ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ, MUTLU AYHAN, ÖZGÖNENEL EBRU, KAHRAMAN SİNAN, ÖZGÖNENEL LEVENT (2021). Atypical Fem-oral Fracture After Discontinuing Long-Term Bisphosphonate Use. Demiroğlu Bilim University Florence Nightingale

Medical Journal, 7(1), 52-56., Doi: 10.5606/fng.btd.2021.25048

2 POTTERY WAR, ORDU AYLIN (2021). Interventional Pain Management During SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Signa Vitae, 17(4),

178-184., doi: 10.22514/sv.2021.008

3 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Transverse Abdominis Plane Block-Based Multimodal Analgesia Protocol Reduces Tramadol

Need After Cesarean Section. Bağcılar Medical Bulletin, 6(2), 134-141., Doi: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2021.11.077

4 ÇÖMLEK SAVAS, SAĞLAM SEZER (2021). A New Approach for Leptomeningeal Metastases: Chemotherapy Adminis-

tered Through Lumbar Intrathecal Port. Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Doi: 10.1590/0004-282X-ANP-2020-0554

5 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Treatment Methods for Bone Metastasis-Induced Pain. Turkish Journal of Oncology, 36(1), 73-

78., Doi: 10.5505/tjo.2021.S1019

6 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Ultrasound-Guided Interventions During Pregnancy for Lumbosacral Pain Unresponsive to Con-

servative Treatment: A Retrospective Review. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 49(1), 20-27., Doi: 10.1002/jcu.22923

7 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Pain Control with Splanchnic Neurolysis in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Unresponsive to Celiac

Plexus Neurolysis. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 2023-2031., doi: 10.2147/JPR.S266689

8 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Chemotherapy-Induced Pneumonitis Associated with Transient CA 15-3 Elevation. Journal of

Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 26(7), 1750-1753., Doi: 10.1177/1078155220904994

9 RAHİMİ MEHDİ, GÖĞÜZ DEMET, KAYA GÜNER, BOZKURT PERVİN, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (2000). Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) Application in Pediatric Patients. Ağrı, 12(1), 19-26.

10 BOZKURT PERVİN, KAYA GÜNER, TUNALI YUSUF, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (1996). Bradyarrhythmia During Reperfusion in Kidney Transplantations (Case Report). Journal of the Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 24(2), 92-94.

Education and Specialization
-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
-Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center – Thoracic Surgery, Specialization

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
-Turkish Thoracic Society
-Turkish Lung Cancer Society
-Anatolian Pathology Society

Areas of Interest

-Lung cancer surgery

-Surgery for bronchiectasis

-Surgical treatment of hydatid cysts

-Pneumothorax

-Surgery for emphysema

-Treatment of excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis)

-Surgical treatment of diaphragm diseases

-Surgical diagnosis and management of pleural effusion

Academic Details

Faculty / University
19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey

Date of Graduation
1992

Postgraduate Training
Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography

Accreditation

Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey

Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee

Academic Experience

Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)

Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)

Academic Positions:

2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey

2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey

2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey

Fellowship

Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Duration:  2004 to 2005

Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Society of Radiology

-Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group

-ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)

-ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)

-ESR – European Society of Radiology

-Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group

-Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

-Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)

-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member

Prizes and Awards

European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize

Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 2003 – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Education

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2005, Bursa/Turkey

Experience

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
Adıyaman 82. Yıl State Hospital, 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. In the year he graduated, he started his specialization in Istanbul University Cardiology Institute Cardiology Department and successfully completed his specialty training in 2010. After his specialty training, he completed his compulsory service in Adıyaman State Hospital for 2 years. After the compulsory service was over, he started working at the university hospital where he received his specialization. In 2017, he received the title of Associate Professor. During his specialization, he performed many operations in the field of cardiovascular diseases and peripheral arterial diseases. In 2018, he completed the Academia - peripheral arterial disease intervention training in Italy. He received the title of Professor in 2022.

He has carried out joint studies with many experts who are considered experts in their fields in Turkey, especially on heart angiography and leg angiography.

He regularly follows the congresses, seminars and courses related to the Cardiology branch organized at home and abroad every year. He has more than 100 domestic and international publications in his field.

Scientific Memebrships

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association for Percutaneous Intervention
European Society of Cardiology
SCAI Association

Awards 

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
European Society of Cardiology

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2005, Konya/Turkey
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Experience

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey
• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey
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Scientific Memberships 

• Turkish Society of Cardiology
• European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• European Society of Cardiology
• SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions)

Education

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Residency, 2011, Eskişehir/Turkey
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Residency, 2000, Eskişehir/Turkey.

Experience

Biruni University Hospital, 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
Kilis State Hospital, 2017-2019, Kilis/Turkey
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine Hospital (Intensive Care Subspecialty Training), 2014-2017, Antalya/Turkey
Afyon State Hospital, 2013-2014, Afyon/Turkey
Ağrı State Hospital, 2011-2013, Ağrı/Turkey

Scientific Memberships 

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Intensive Care Association
TARD (Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation)
ESICM (European Society of Intensive Care Medicine)
SCCM (Society of Critical Care Medicine)

Anesthesia and Reanimation - 

• -ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• -Sepsis
• -Renal Replacement Therapy
• -Echocardiography, Ultrasonography
• -Brain Death, Organ Donation
• -ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• -Organ Transplant

Education

Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Residency, 2011, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2006, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Assistant Doctor, Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, 2006-2011
Specialist Doctor, Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital, 2011-2013
Dr. Faculty Member, Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, 2013-2019
Dr. Faculty Member, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2019-

After completing his primary and high school education in Karabük, he was entitled to enter Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000.
After 6 years of medical education, he entered the Cardiology Department of Bilim University Faculty of Medicine in the TUS exam.
4He received his 5-year residency training at Florence Nightingale Hospital, which is considered as a reference hospital in the field of Cardiology, and in 2011 he received the title of Specialist Dr.
He specialized in the field of interventional cardiology and reached thousands of case experience, especially in radial (through the arm) angiography, challenging coronary and peripheral procedures.
2019 He has been serving his patients at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since the year.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen is a Spine Surgery Specialist with fellowship training from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is skilled in advanced spinal techniques and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Gokcen also has broad orthopedic experience, including trauma, prosthetic surgery, and sports medicine. He provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care for a wide range of patients.

Dr. Gokcen has over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1998. He has worked in military, state, and private hospitals across Turkey. This background shows his versatility and dedication to public service. As a former lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University, he has contributed to both academic and clinical training in orthopedics.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Trauma and Emergency Orthopedics: Dr. Aydın is an expert in managing traumatic injuries, including fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries. His approach is focused on minimizing recovery time and ensuring the best possible functional outcomes for patients.

Joint Replacement Surgery: Specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries, he has performed numerous successful joint replacements, offering patients relief from chronic pain and enhanced mobility.

Sports Injuries: Dr. Aydın has an in-depth understanding of sports-related injuries, including ligament tears, tendon ruptures, and cartilage damage. He employs both conservative and surgical techniques to help athletes recover and return to their active lifestyles.

Spine Surgery: His experience extends to treating various spine conditions, such as degenerative diseases, herniated discs, and spinal deformities. He uses minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to reduce recovery times and improve surgical outcomes.

Pediatric Orthopedics: Dr. Aydın also has expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions in children, such as congenital deformities, growth plate injuries, and scoliosis.

Arthroscopy: Skilled in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Aydın can diagnose and treat conditions affecting joints, including the knee, shoulder, and ankle, with reduced scarring and quicker recovery.

Complex Trauma and Reconstruction: With a focus on treating complex fractures and trauma cases, he is skilled in using advanced surgical techniques to restore function and structure to severely injured bones and soft tissues.

Academic and Research Contributions:

Dr. Aydın’s position as an Associate Professor underscores his dedication to advancing the field through both teaching and research. He actively contributes to medical literature, presenting innovative findings and new treatment methodologies in orthopedics and traumatology. His research interests include improving patient outcomes in fracture healing, developing better surgical techniques, and exploring the use of regenerative medicine in orthopedic care.

Clinical Approach:

Dr. Aydın takes a patient-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. He emphasizes early intervention, advanced diagnostic tools, and personalized rehabilitation strategies to ensure optimal recovery.

Through his extensive knowledge and experience in orthopedics and traumatology, Dr. Murat Aydın has earned a reputation for excellence in patient care, making him a highly respected figure in his field.