Best Scoliosis Scoliosis in Istanbul: TOP 44 doctors

Over 1,000 spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Bayram specializes in scoliosis and spinal deformities at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 14 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Expert in posterior correction, stabilization, and fusion techniques
• Trained at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs both surgical and non-surgical treatments

After completing his medical doctorate education at Gazi University School of Medicine, which is located in the capital city of Ankara he carried on to his Orthopaedic and Traumatology fellowship training at the same university. After his fellow training, he completed his mandatory governmental and military duties as an orthopaedic surgeon between 2008 and 2011. He later started his Orthopaedic career in Istanbul Acıbadem Hospitals network. Between 2013 and 2022 he served as an academic member of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine where he was entitled Associate Professor in 2021. He is now private practicing in his own clinic in Istanbul. 

Starting from the year 2014 he has been especially focused on the fields of patient-specific orthopaedic surgery, computer-aided surgical planning, 3D printed custom surgical guides and implants. These fields are very novel even throughout the world. He performed many surgeries as the first examples of their own for Turkey. He mainly uses his special interest and knowledge on patient-specific orthopaedics to surgically treat technically challenging cases of malunion, bone deformity and complex arthroplasty cases including revision arthroplasty. 

Specializing in scoliosis treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Dr. Tuna combines orthopedic expertise with innovative surgical techniques.

• Focused on minimally invasive approaches for scoliosis correction
• Member of Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Published research on advanced orthopedic procedures
• Patients report high satisfaction with treatment outcomes

With over 15 years of experience of specialized orthopedic experience, Dr. Erman Cekic focuses on spinal surgery and non-surgical scoliosis treatments at OrtoCare Clinic.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University's Orthopedics and Traumatology Department
• Specializes in joint and cartilage surgery alongside spinal procedures
• Attended international congresses like Eurospine 2017 for advanced techniques
• Published research on fracture healing and orthopedic assessments

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in spinal surgery and orthopedics at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive experience in spinal conditions
• Expert in surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis
• Member of Orthopedics and Traumatology department
• Provides second medical opinions based on patient documents

Prof. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. He qualified as a specialist in 2004. He is Head of the Department at Istinye University. He founded and directs the Liv Spine Center, which is certified as a Center of Excellence by the AOSpine Society. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and became a professor in 2017.

He continues clinical and academic work at Liv Hospital Ulus, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, and Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He also performs surgeries in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Albania, and Mongolia.

Dr. Nurullah Ermiş has published from 2010 to 2024 on orthopaedic trauma, spine surgery, hip arthroplasty, and regional anesthesia. His work is indexed in PubMed and Scopus.

Highlights include an irreducible ankle fracture‑dislocation caused by tibialis posterior tendon interposition (J Foot Ankle Surg., 2010; PubMed). Another report covers an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation due to medial meniscus interposition (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2011; PubMed). He examined scoliosis and kyphosis after sternotomy or thoracotomy (J Turk Spinal Surg., 23(2):83‑90, 2012). Additional JTSS papers appeared in 2012 and in 2017 (28(4):283‑288). He reported on ESPB and QLB in hip surgery (Indian J Anaesth., 62(10):802, 2018; Anesth Essays Res., 12(4):825‑831, 2018; ESRA 2018). He studied outcomes of hip prosthesis for Crowe IV dysplastic coxarthrosis (Medicine Science, 13(4):873‑878, 2024). He also described medial superior cluneal nerve entrapment (SAGE Journals).

Specializing in pediatric orthopedics – Dr. Yahsi focuses on scoliosis and complex orthopedic conditions in children at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Skilled in surgical interventions for pediatric orthopedic conditions
• Expert in hand surgery and arthroplasty techniques
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Trained at Istanbul Şişli Etfal – a leading orthopedic center

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in the field.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other prestigious institutions
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a focus on complex cases

Dr. Erdinc Genc brings specialized training in orthopedics and sports medicine to scoliosis treatment, with international experience from the USA and Germany.

• Fellowship-trained at American Hip Institute Chicago
• Specialized in football medicine at Istanbul University
• Worked at leading hospitals including Health Sciences University Bağcılar
• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology

Prof. Dr. Akif Albayrak is an orthopedic and spine surgeon in Istanbul. He practices at Central Hospital and leads the clinical and surgical spine services.

He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex spinal disorders. His expertise includes scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma and reconstruction, and minimally invasive surgery. He treats both adults and children.

His training includes advanced clinical work in Turkey and abroad. He completed an observer fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He progressed from Associate Professor to Professor and publishes regularly in international orthopedic journals.

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery, including scoliosis, with extensive training in orthopedic trauma and sports injuries.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Orthopedic Oncology at Medeniyet University
• Focused on ligament and tendon injuries, including sports-related cases

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine surgery, including scoliosis treatment, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on complex orthopedic cases.

• Trained at University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty
• TUBITAK XI. Technology Awards Finalist in 2014
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

The doctor completed medical education at GATA Medical Faculty and specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. Progressing through an academic career, the doctor became an assistant professor in 2007, an associate professor in 2014, and a full professor in 2021. Since 2016, the doctor has been serving as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. Specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, trauma surgery, and joint prosthesis surgery.

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Prof. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 43 years of experience of experience in spine surgery
• Trained at Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and Group International Cotrel Dubousset
• Editorial board member for European Spine Journal

Prof. Dr. Sami Sokucu has performed 1,100 orthopedic treatments, specializing in scoliosis and complex spinal conditions.

• 23 years of experience of experience in orthopedic oncology
• Member of the European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital
• Recipient of the Commitment Award from Provincial Health Directorate

Dr. Kutsi Tuncer focuses on orthopedic research exploring treatments like Tendoflex® and Hypericum perforatum for tendon healing, with promising results.

• Specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on tendon injuries
• Conducted studies on Achilles tendon healing in experimental models
• Found promising results using Tendoflex® and Hypericum perforatum
• Research suggests potential for quicker surgical recovery

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 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

Dr. Fatih Arslanohlu specializes in orthopedic conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with extensive training in bone diseases.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
• Expertise in knee and shoulder orthopedic treatments
• Experience across multiple top Turkish hospitals
• Special focus on joint and spinal conditions