Specializations
Adult and Pediatric Trauma Surgery
Knee, Shoulder, Ankle Arthroscopic Surgery
Knee Prosthesis, Hip Prosthesis, Shoulder Prosthesis
Deformity and Lengthening Surgery
Sports Surgery
Specializations
Scoliosis Treatment
Spinal Canal Stenosis
Fracture and Slip Problems in the Spine
Heel Spurs and Foot and Ankle Problems
Knee and Hip Prosthesis
Shoulder and Knee Problems
Coccyx Pain (Coccyx Pain)
Specializations
Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery
Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroplasty (Total Joint Prosthesis) Surgery
Knee, Shoulder, Hip Replacement Surgery
Hallux Valgus Surgery (Toe Deformity)
Trauma Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumoral Mass Excision
Experience
Maraş Budaklı Health Center 1993
İnönü University Research Hospital 1994
Kartal Training and Research Hospital 1995-2000
Private Gül Medicine Ensar Hospital 2002
Gebze Central Hospital 2002-2010
Private Oran Cerrah Medical Center 2010-2018
Hospital Park 2019-2021
Education
Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
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.
Dr. Cengiz Sen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He has expertise in revision arthroplasty, degenerative joint disease, congenital limb deformities, and pediatric orthopedic disorders. Dr. Sen is skilled in limb lengthening, pseudoarthrosis surgery, and managing periprosthetic infections. He is also a pioneer in using stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Sen has published many articles, especially on total knee replacement and infected nonunion. He is a professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has received the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for his academic and clinical achievements.
Dr. Burak Onvural is a board-certified microsurgeon in orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 17 years of clinical experience. He is known for his skills in treating sports injuries, joint replacements, and minimally invasive procedures such as knee and hip arthroscopy.
Dr. Onvural has worked as an orthopedic doctor for top sports clubs, including Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League. He has performed many successful surgeries, including anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions and stem cell therapies for arthritis. He received international training at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland. He is also accredited by leading orthopedic societies.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
• Robotic knee and hip replacement surgery
• Prosthesis revision surgery
• Deformity (leg curvatures)
• Shoulder and elbow diseases
• Joint and cartilage injuries
• Hip, knee and foot diseases
• Arthroscopy
• Trauma (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injuries)
Education
• Graduation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.)
• Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program Director: Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş)
• Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Yale University, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
• The EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany
• Master’s Degree, University of Health Science, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s Program,, Istanbul
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.
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)
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.
Undergraduate: Medicine, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2004-2010
Ph: Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2016
Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (2016 - 2017, State Service Yüas Deputy Chief Physician)
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine (2017 - present)
Head of Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine (2018 - present)
General Practitioner, Muş Merkez Azize Hersat Health Center (DHY), 2010-2010
General Practitioner, Muş Varto State Hospital Emergency Department (DHY), 2010-2010
General Practitioner, Muş State Hospital Emergency Department (DHY), 2010-2011
Assistant Physician, Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2016
Specialist Physician (Op. Dr.), Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (DHY), 2016-2017
Dr. Assoc. Member, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, 2017 (currently)