Page 2 - Best Knee Osteoarthritis doctors: TOP 27 doctors

Dr. Kesmezacar combines orthopedic expertise with international fellowship training at Cornell University's Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Western Ontario.

• Over 20 years' experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in knee osteoarthritis treatments including injections and arthroscopic procedures
• Published research on hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma injections for knee OA
• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty

Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

Orthopaedics and Traumatology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
• Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
• Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
• Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
• Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

International Researcher IDs:  

• ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

Education & Training

• 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
• 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

Academic & Professional Appointments

• 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
• 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

Professional Memberships

• Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
  AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

Scientific & Educational Contributions

• Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

Teaching & Speaking Engagements

• Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
• Hip and knee arthroplasty
• Prosthetic joint infections
• VTE prophylaxis
• Surgical approaches and implant strategies

Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine with a focus on neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management – Dr. Aem helps patients regain mobility and reduce knee pain.

• Specializes in ultrasound-guided interventions for precise pain relief
• Incorporates robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training
• Uses advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques
• Works with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive recovery plans

Dr. Mert Filibeli is a skilled orthopedic surgeon with expertise in Knee Osteoarthritis at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Completed residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at University of Health Sciences
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patients
• Provides personalized treatment plans for knee conditions

Specializes in knee surgery and prosthetics with training in France – Dr. Kececi brings advanced techniques to Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 15 years of orthopedic experience
• Trained in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures in Lyon
• Member of International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in complex orthopedic cases at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of the Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements, including knee arthroplasty
• Advocates for minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Practices patient-centered orthopedic care
• Experienced in both surgical and non-surgical treatments