Best orthopedists: TOP 352 doctors

• Expert in non-invasive Orthopedics: hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma, Orthokine.
• Orthopedics specialist in Poland, with international experience.
• Orthopedist for Olympic athletes, with practice during Tokyo and Beijing Games.
• Holds a specialist title in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• Member of the medical team for National Swimming and Weightlifting Teams.
• Offers online consultations for Orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Tahir Ozturk is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has worked at top Turkish medical centers, including Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Istinye University Faculty of Medicine. He also served at Gaziosmanpaşa University and Şırnak State Hospital. This experience has given him a strong clinical background.

He earned his medical degrees from İzmir Katip Çelebi University and Selçuk University. Dr. Ozturk has completed advanced training in microsurgery, hand surgery, arthroplasty, trauma, and arthroscopy. He regularly attends both international and national conferences. This shows his dedication to ongoing education and modern orthopedic methods.

Dr. Petra Krepler is a specialist in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. She earned her medical degree in Vienna. Dr. Krepler was the first woman to lead an orthopedic clinic team in Austria. She has over 27 years of clinical experience at Vienna General Hospital. She also served as Deputy Head of the Clinical Department of Orthopedics.

Dr. Krepler leads the Department of Spinal Surgery and the Department of Conservative Orthopedics at the Wien-Speising Center for Spinal Disease Treatment. She introduced ISO 9001-2001 quality management standards at the center. Dr. Krepler is known for her work with spinal injuries, scoliosis, and sports orthopedics.

She has published many scientific articles and organized international congresses. Dr. Krepler also lectures at leading universities. She is a member of organizations such as AAOS, SICOT, and EUROSPINE.

Priv. Doz. Dr. Peter J. Bock is a leading orthopedic surgeon. He earned his doctorate in 1998. Dr. Bock has performed over 5,000 surgeries. He specializes in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. His main focus areas are arthroscopic ankle and foot procedures, hallux valgus correction, cartilage repair, and ankle instability.

Dr. Bock was Senior Consultant and Head of the Foot Surgery Department at Speising Orthopedic Hospital. He is known for his expertise and many published articles. Dr. Bock speaks German, English, French, and Spanish.

2024 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist - Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

2018 - 2024, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SERVICE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist - Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

2013 - 2017, Ankara/Türkiye

GÜLHANE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

2010 - 2013, Sirnak/Türkiye

SIRNAK MILITARY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2006 - 2010, Ankara/Türkiye

BEYTEPE MILITARY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2004 - 2006, Sirnak/Türkiye

SIRNAK MILITARY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2003 - 2004, Ankara/Türkiye

TSK REHABILITATION AND PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

Education 

1998 – 2004 Medical Academy in Warsaw, 1st Faculty of Medicine Professional experience since 

2017 – orthopedic specialist Carolina Medical Center in Warsaw 

09.2015 – 12.20217 – Sports Medicine Center CSK MSW in Warsaw 

04.2013 – 08.2015 – Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Praski Hospital in Warsaw 

08.2006 – 12.2012 – Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System, CSK MSWiA in Warsaw 

03.2012 – Obtaining the title of specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System

Education

1993 - 1999 y. MD, Vilnius University
1999 - 2004 y. Orthopaedic surgeon, Vilnius University
2015 y. PhD, Vilnius University

Professional experience

2004 - 2004 y. III Orthopaedics Traumatology department of Republic Vilnius University Hospital, Orthopaedic surgeon
2004 - 2008 y. Traumatology Emergency department of Republic Vilnius University Hospital, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2004 y. Northway Medicine Centers, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2005 y. Orthopaedics department of Republic Vilnius University Hospital, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2005 y. Kardiolita clinic, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2016 y. Orthopaedics department of Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Klinikos, Orthopaedic surgeon

Membership

2005 y. Member of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Tramatology
2005 y. Member of the Scientific Society of Orthopaedics and Tramatology of Vilnius Region
2012 y. Board member of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Tramatology
2010 y. Member of the Lithuanian Joint Replacement Society
2014 y. Board member of the Lithuanian Joint Replacement Society
2015 y. Member of the Lithuanian Foot and Ankle Society

Training Courses

2002 y. Academic exchange program in Joint Replacements and Orthopaedic Surgery established by the Keggi Orthopaedic Foundation, Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
2005 y. Rigshospitalet of the Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
2005 y. Salzburg Weill Cornell seminars „Bone and Joint Surgery“, Salzburg, Austria
2008 y. Oxford® Partial Knee Advanced Instructional Course, Oxford, UK
2012 y. Difficult Primary and Revision. Knee education. Solzalpe, Austria
2013 y. Biomet 4th Swiss Oxford Instructional Course, Lucerne, Switzerland
2015 y. TKA Primary and Revision. Instructional Courses. Solzalpe, Austria
2015 y. Department of Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Münster University Hospital, Germany
2015 y. Vitos Orthopedic Clinic, Kassel, Germany
2015 y. Lector in Primary & Revision Knee Courses, Vilnius, Lithuania
2015 y. Primary & Revision Hip Courses, Vilnius, Lithuania
2015 y. NexGen Revision Knee Arthroplasty, Paris, France
2016 y. Interactions Meeting "The Challenge of Revision Hip Arthroplasty”, Hamburg, Germany

Publications

An author and coauthor of numerous published scientific articles and presentations

Dr. Gurkan Gumussuyu is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He has strong experience in sports surgery, joint surgery, and spine surgery. He completed his medical education at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital. He has worked at leading institutions, including Liv Hospital Ulus and Istinye University Hospital.

Dr. Gumussuyu has published several peer-reviewed articles. His work covers topics such as bony mallet finger, meniscal morphology and ACL rupture risk, and new surgical techniques for spinal deformities. His research appears in respected journals like Orthop Traumatol Surg Res, J Knee Surg, and Br J Neurosurg. This shows his dedication to improving orthopedic care.

Dr. Maman Eran is a leading orthopedic specialist with over 20 years of experience. He is known for his skill in gentle surgery of the shoulder and elbow joints. Dr. Eran specializes in arthroscopic procedures, sports injury treatments, and the advanced InSpace Balloon technique.

He has performed thousands of successful surgeries, including rotator cuff repairs and joint replacements. Dr. Eran is an active contributor to medical publications. He also serves as President of the Israeli Shoulder Society, showing his leadership and dedication to orthopedics.

Experience

2010-2012: (Specialist. Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
2012-2017: (Specialist Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
2017-Present: Assoc. Dr. Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital

Professional Memberships

1. European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology(EBOT), Member, 2014
2. Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, Member, 2014
3. Orthopedic Trauma Branch, Member, 2011
4. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK), Member, 2010
5. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Member, 2007
6. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTDER), Member, 2005
7. Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Branch, Member, 2005
 

Awards

COMMITMENT, PROVINCIAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE, 2011

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology (Specialization)

Professional Memberships

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK) Membership

Totbid Orthopedic Trauma Branch

Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association


A. Articles Published in International Refereed Journals

1. Gül M, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Saygılı MS, Akman YE, Kabukcuoglu YS. Effect of the Presence of Subchondral Cysts on Treatment Results of Autologous Osteochondral Graft Transfer in Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Sep-Oct;55(5):1003-6. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2016.05.012.

2. Çetinkaya E, Kuyucu E, Gül M, Lapçin O, Albayrak K, Gürsu S. A suture technique for easier reduction and repair of bucket-handle meniscal tears while using the all-inside devices. SICOT J. 2016;2:42.

3. Gül M, Yavuz U, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Chevron osteotomy in patients with scheduled osteotomy of the medial malleolus. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(4):399-404. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0186.

4. Cetinkaya E, Aydin CG, Akman YE, Gul M, Arikan Y, Aycan OE, Kabukcuoglu YS. A rare knee extensor mechanism injury: Vastus intermedius tendon rupture. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015;14:186-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.07.035.

5. Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Cetinkaya E, Arikan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(2):164-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.13.0028.

6. Kiliç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Comparative evaluation of radiographic and functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of scaphoid non-unions. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(6):399-405. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2011.2437.

7. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu YS, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. Fixed-angle volar plates in corrective osteotomies of malunions of dorsally angulated distal radius fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(5):297-303. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2011.2384.

8. Parmaksizoğlu AS, Sökücü S, Ozkaya U, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M. Locking plate fixation of three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2010;44(2):97-104. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2010.2275.

1. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M, Ozkaya U, Sökücü S. [Early results of open mosaicplasty in osteochondral lesions of the talus]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 May-Jul;43(3):235-42. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.235.

2. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkaya U, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. [Volar locking plate fixation of unstable distal radius fractures]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 Aug-Oct;43(4):303-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.303.

3. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu AS, Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y. Minimally invasive treatment of distal tibial fractures with locking and non-locking plates. Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Dec;30(12):1161-7. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2009.1161.

4. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkazanli G, Basilgan S. [Management of osteoporotic pertrochanteric fractures with external fixation in elderly patients]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 Aug-Oct;42(4):246-51.

B. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings:

1. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Treating deformities of knee region using external fixator for tibia and plate fixation for femur 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012

2. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Replacement of unilateral external fixator with Taylor Spatial Fixator in outpatient clinic 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012

Specialty:
Anesthesia and Algology

Hospital Affiliation:
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Research Interests:

Pain Management

Anesthesia

Education & Training:

2022 – Associate Professor

2018 – Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist

2017 – Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice

1996 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Specialization in Anesthesia and Reanimation

1991 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Degree

Professional Memberships:

World Academy of Pain Medicine United (WAPMU)

World Institute of Pain

Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association