Best Meniscus tear Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 64

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine and trauma surgery, with a focus on arthroplasty and pelvis-acetabulum surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed his specialty education at University of Health Sciences
• Finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Dr. Gemalmaz pioneered patient-specific orthopedic techniques in Turkey – performing many first-of-their-kind surgeries at Acıbadem Hospitals.

• 19 years of orthopedic surgery experience
• Specializes in 3D-printed custom guides and implants
• Associate Professor at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine
• Performed 1,100+ orthopedic treatments
• Focuses on technically challenging cases

10,000+ knee and hip replacement surgeries performed – Dr. Cekic specializes in joint and cartilage surgery at OrtoCare Clinic.

• Expert in sports medicine and joint arthroscopy
• Advanced training in knee arthroplasty and revision techniques
• Published research on fracture healing assessments

Dr. Sami Sokucu brings over 23 years of specialized orthopedic experience, focusing on knee and meniscus treatments at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified in Orthopaedics and Traumatology with European Board (EBOT) accreditation
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for meniscus repair
• Trained at Istanbul University and Taksim Education and Research Hospital
• Published numerous research papers on knee and trauma surgeries

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions with a focus on arthroscopy and spinal surgery. He previously served as an orthopedist at Istanbul Beylikduzu State Hospital. Dr. Tanli holds a degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hand surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in sports traumatology and knee surgeries, with 20 years of experience and 1,100+ treatments performed.

• Specializes in ligament and tendon injuries, including ACL and meniscus repairs
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Completed residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty procedures

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

1,100+ orthopedic treatments performed – Dr. Bakmaz specializes in knee arthroscopy and sports injuries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 36 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Specializes in sports medicine, knee replacement, and hip arthroscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on orthopedic trauma and sports injuries

1,100+ orthopedic procedures performed – Dr. Sokucu specializes in meniscus tears at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 23 years of orthopedic surgery experience
• Board-certified in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty