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Dr. Gokhan Ulusoy is renowned for his expertise in Orthopedics and Traumatology. His specialties include Arthroscopic Surgery of Shoulder, Knee, Elbow, and Ankle Joints, Sports Injuries Surgery such as Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery and Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Cartilage Repair, and Arthroplasty with a focus on Knee and Hip Prosthesis Applications. He has made significant contributions to his field, with numerous publications in international refereed journals, presentations at international scientific meetings, and involvement in various editorial and scholarly activities.

Education

• Bornova Anadolu High School (1986)
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1992)
• Université libre de Bruxelles Orthopedics and Traumatology (1995-2002)
• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux (1999) - Fellow
• Chirurgie du sport Bordeaux-Merignac (1999) - Fellow

Experiences

Florence Nightingale Hospital (2003-2004)

Anadolu Medical Center (2004-2010)

Acibadem Kayseri Hospital (2011-2013)

Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine (2014-2021)

Yeni Yuzyil University Gaziosmanpasa Hospital (2021-2022)

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul (2022-Halen)

Publications

Articles published in international refereed journals:

YILDIZ KADRI,MEDETALIBEYOGLU FATIH, KAYMAZ IRFAN, ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2021). Triad of foot

deformities and its conservative treatment: With a 3D customized insole. Journal of Engineering in Medicine,

Doi: 10.1177/09544119211006528 (Publication No: 7027542)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ÖZDEMİR OĞUZHAN (2020). Reliability of the measurements of

cross-sectional area and diameter of semitendinosus and gracilis tendons using 1.5 T magnetic resonance

imaging. Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine, Doi: 10.4328/ACAM.20357 (Publication No: 6619712)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,KIZILGOZ VOLKAN (2020). Effect of medial meniscus posterior horn tears on tibial

translation in ACL-intact knees: a case control study based on MRI. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 31(5), 469-

473., Doi: 10.1097/BCO.0000000000000914 (Publication No: 6384497)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,VANCABEKE MICHEL,BOUTE PHILIPPE,PUTZ PHILIPPE (2020). Fractures of the radius’

distal end: Comparison of intrafocal fixation and external fixator techniques with a prospective randomized

study using the Kapandji method. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, 5(1), 106-116., Doi: 10.26453/

otjhs.483551 (Publication No: 5242143)•

ÇATAL BİLGEHAN,BİLGE ALİ,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN (2019). Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release Versus

Cryosurgery for The Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Prospective Randomized Study. Journal of the

American Podiatric Medical Association, 110(5), 1-9., Doi: https://doi.org/10.7547/18-082 (Yayın No: 5517495)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,BILGE ALI,OZTÜRK OMUR (2019). Comparison of corticosteroid injection and ozone

injection for relief of pain in chronic lateral epicondylitis. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 85(3), 317-324. (Publication

No: 4138359)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,AYDIN HASAN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN,TUNCER

KUTSİ (2019). The Combined Effect of Body Mass Index and Tibial Slope Angles on Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Injury Risk in Male Knees: A Case-Control Study. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders,

12, 1-8., Doi: 10.1177/1179544119867922 (Publication No: 5164792)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,KIZILGOZ VOLKAN,SIVRIOGLU ALI KEMAL (2019). Relationship between Body Mass

Index and articular injuries accompanying primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear in male knees: A retrospective

observational study. Journal of Knee Surgery, 33(11), 1157-1162., Doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1692668 (Publication No:

5058943)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,AYDIN HASAN,YILDIZ KADRİ,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN,Evran Mültehan (2019).

Association Between Body Mass Index and Meniscal Tears Requiring Surgery. Eastern Journal of Medical Sciences,

4(1), 1-5., Doi: 10.32677/EJMS.2019.v04.i01.001 (Publication No: 4919897)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,BILGE ALI,AKALIN YAVUZ,AKINCI METIN,ERMUTLU CELAL SAHIN (2018). Placing a

threaded plug in the hole of a locking plate at the fracture level can increase the resistance of the plate: A

biomechanical study. SANAMED, 13(3), 229-234., Doi: 10.24125/sanamed.v13i3.256 (Publication No: 4426458)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,AYDIN HASAN,KARAYOL SUNAY

SİBEL,MENDERES UTKU (2018). Analysis of the risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury: an investigation of

structural tendencies. Clinical Imaging, 50, 20-30., Doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2017.12.004. (Publication No: 4140624)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,AYDIN HASAN,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN (2018).

Assessment of the anterolateral ligament of the knee by 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging. journal of international

medical research, 46(4), 1486-1495., Doi: 10.1177/0300060517740032 (Publication No: 4140780)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,YILDIZ KADRİ,AYDIN HASAN,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN

(2018). Posterior tibial slope measurement on lateral knee radiographs as a risk factor of anterior cruciate ligament

injury: A cross-sectional study. Radiography, 25(1), 33-38., Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2018.07.007 (Yayın No:

4344916)

BILGE ALI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN, OZTURK OMUR,OZTURK IBRAHIM AVSIN,AYKUT SERKAN (2017). Carpal Tunnel

Syndrome Surgery Anti-Adhesion Gel Is Effective?. ACTA CHIRURGIAE ORTHOPAEDICAE ET TRAUMATOLOGIAE

CECHOSLOVACA, 84(5), 391-395. (Publication No: 5253282)

BILGE ALI,ERTURK CEMIL,Isikan UE,ALTAY MEHMET AKIF,OZTURK IA,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,DOGRAMACI YUNUS

(2016). The Clinical and Biochemical Effects of Oral Glucosamine and Chondritinon Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

A Randomized, Single Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial. Austin Journal of Orthopedics Rheumatology, 3(4), 1-4.

(Publication No: 5354878)

ÖZTÜRK ÖMÜR,BİLGE ALİ,TEZCAN AYSU HAYRİYE,YAĞMURDUR HATİCE,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,GEZGİN

İNAN,DOST BURHAN (2016). Comparison of ultrasound and electrical neurostimulation guidance in axillary brachial

plexus block. ANAESTHESIA, PAIN INTENSIVE CARE, 20(1), 50-53. (Publication No: 4141031)

Papers presented in international scientific meetings and published in (proceedings) books:

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). THE EFFECT OF OBESİTY ON MENISCUS EXTRUSION IN PATIENTS WITH MEDIAL

MENISCUS TEAR?. 2nd International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences, 3, 37-41. (Full Text

Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication No:5134278)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN, YILDIZ KADRI,bozkurt hayrunisa bekis (2018). The relationship between flat insoles,

back stepping and arc height index in the pediatric population. 1. International Iğdır Congress on Multidisciplinary

studies, 360 (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:4513473)•

YILDIZ KADRI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,BOZKURT HAYRUNISA BEKIS (2018). The effect of vitamin D on the flat

insoles pediatric population, the study of calcium levels. 1. International Iğdır Congress on Multidiciplinary studies,

188 (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:5255408)

AKSOY OZGUR,BILGE ALI,ERMUTLU CELAL SAHIN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,Ozaydın I,Ozturk S,Cihan M,Aydın

U (2018). Correction of advanced degree congenital flexural deformities with ilizarov external fixators.. 2nd

International Veterinary Surgery Congress of Turkey, 194-195. (Abstract Notification/Poster)(Publication No:5257413)

YILDIZ KADRI,UZUNER MUHAMMET BORA,BODUÇ ERENGUL,CETIN TURKHUN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,KIZILGOZ

VOLKAN (2018). Changes in the anatomy of the foot in 10 years of observation of the Caucasian bar team

players. ZEUGMA 1.International Congress of Multidisciplinary Studies, 262 (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)

(Publication No:5257383)

BİLGE ALİ,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ERTÜRK CEMİL,IŞIKAN UĞUR ERDEM,ALTAY MEHMET AKİF,ÖZTÜRK

İBRAHİM AVŞİN (2017). The effect of oral glucosamine hydrochloridë and chondroitin-lfat therapy on cartilage

destruction markers in serum and synovial fluid in patients having gonarthrosis. Bone Joint 2017 (With International

Participation), 92 (Full Text Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication No:3503817)

Papers presented in national scientific meetings and published in proceedings:

BILGE ALI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,OZİC CEM,TASOVA ALI OSMAN,YILMAZ ONUR (2019). mRNA expression

of antioxidant genes in serum and tissue samples of patients having osteoarthritis. 29th TURKISH NATIONAL

ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY CONGRESS, 16-17. (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication

No:6481059)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,SAHIN LEVENT (2019). The effect of high body mass index on the severity of radius

distal end fractures. 3. EASTERN ANATOLIA EMERGENCY MEDICINE DAYS, 182-183. (Abstract Notification/Oral

Presentation)(Publication No:5333890)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). The effect of high body mass index on meniscus extrusion. X. NATIONAL HASEKI

MEDICAL CONGRESS, 44-45. (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication No:5242188)

YILDIZ KADRI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2018). Measurement of the birth canal in patients having developmental

hip dysplasia postpartum hemorrhage research. Medical and surgical approach to peripartum hemorrhages

Educational symposium concerning cadavers and maquettes (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication

No:5244955)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2016). Which grafts can be used where. 26. National Turkish Orthopedics and

Traumatology Congress (/Invited Speaker)(Publication No:5242235)

CATAL BILGEHAN,UYSAL MEHMET ALI,BILGE ALI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,OZCAN CEM (2015). Clinical Results

in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Relaxation. BONE JOINT 2015 (Abstract Notification/Oral

Presentation)(Publication No:4141666)

YUCETURK AYDIN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2005). Long-term follow-up results of thoracic outlet syndrome

surgery. XIX. Turkish National Orthopedics And Traumatology Congress (Abstract Notification/Poster)(Publication

No:5387339)

YUCETURK AYDIN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2005). Postoperative amorphous function in excisions of

neurilemmoma performed under magnification. XIX. Turkish National Orthopedics And Traumatology Congress

(Abstract Notification/Poster)(Publication No:5387343)

Other Publications

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). Arthroscopy-assisted fixation of Ideberg-type Vb glenoid fracture: A case report.

Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 30(1), 61-64., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2019.62020 (International) (Peer-reviewed)

(ARTICLE Case Report) (Publication No: 4426378)

BİLGE ALİ,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ÜSTEBAY SEFER,ÖZTÜRK ÖMÜR (2018). Osteoarthritis. Kafkas J Med Sci, 8(ek1),

133-142., Doi: 10.5505/kjms.2016.82653 (International) (Peer-reviewed) (ARTICLE Case Report) (Publication No:

4344918)Technical Note, Case Presentation, Research Note, etc.

1. Case Report, ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). Arthroscopy-assisted fixation of Ideberg-type Vb glenoid fracture:

A case report. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 30(1), 61-64., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2019.62020 (Publication No:

4426378)

Editorship

1. Journal of Caucasian Medical Sciences (Field indices), Journal, Caucasian University Faculty of Medicine

Memberships

Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Turkey Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)

Place and Date of Birth: 08.12.1983 / ANKARA

Nationality: T.R.

Marital Status: He is married and has 1 child.

Foreign Language: English

Education

•Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver Primary School/Istanbul

• Karşıyaka Anatolian High School/İzmir

•Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2001 – 2007)

•Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic – Specialization (2012-2018)

Professional Experience

•Sahra Medical School Samsun (2007-2008)

•Ankara Gendarmerie Logistics Command Dispensary (2008-2010)

•Üsküdar Private Yunus Emre Hospital Emergency Physician (2010-2012)

•Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic (2012-2018)

•Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital (2018-2019)

•Np Istanbul Brain Hospital Orthopedic Specialist – Surgical Branch Specialist Medical

Deputy Director (2019- December 2020)

Medipol University Pendik Hospital (2020 -)

Member of Scientific Organizations

• Chamber of Physicians

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

• Turkish Industry and Business Association

• Robotic Knee Surgery Association

Scientific Studies

• Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in obese children M.Emre Taşcılar , Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu , Mehmet Soyarslan, Ayhan Abacı

(Gülhane Medical Journal 2010;52 :32-35)

• Determination of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph Hasan Bombacı, Bestami Şimşek, Mehmet Soyarslan Murat Yıldırım (Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica 51(6) October 2017)

• Compartment syndrome secondary to Baker’s cyst rupture: A case report and up-todate review Serkan Erkuş, Mehmet Soyarslan, Özkan Köse, Önder Kalenderer

(International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 9(2):82 April 2019)

• Cutibacterium Acnes (Formerly Propionibacterium Acnes) Incidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation with the Clinical Status Mehmet Soyarslan, Mehmet Kerem Canbora, Özkan Köse (HNH Medical Journal January 202

• 25. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2015)

1) Comparison of open and closed surgery in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (Poster)

2) What affects the clinical outcome most in open tibia fractures?

Is it the type of treatment chosen or the extent of the damage? (Poster)

3) Does lateral epicondylitis affect grasp strength? (Oral statement)

• 26. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2016)

1) Detection of hip rotation center in the pelvis X-ray of adult Turkish individuals (Poster)

• Hasan Bombaci* , Bestami Simsek, Mehmet Soyarslan, Mustafa Murat Yildirim, Determination

of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph, Acta Orthopaedica et

Traumatologica Turcica, Available online 10 October 2017, doi:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aott.2017.09.004

• 38. SICOT World Congress (Cape Town/South Africa 2017)

1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results

(Poster)

• 27. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2017)

1) “Propionibacterium acnes” Incidence and Clinical Reflections in Tissue Cultures Taken in Shoulder Arthroscopy

(Oral statement)

• 28. SECEC-ESSE Congress (Geneva/Switzerland 2018)

1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results

(Oral statement)

• 28. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2018)

1) Is hip flexion effective on respiratory and hemodynamic parameters of patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy in the sitting position? (Oral statement)

2) Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)

• 10. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress (2018)

1) “P.acnes” Incidence and Clinical Results in Shoulder Arthroscopy: Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Glenohumeral Joint and Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)

2) Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of the Pain Chart in the Pathologies of the Shoulder in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Surgery (Poster)

• 1. Digital Shoulder Elbow Surgery Association Congress (2020)

1) Are the Size of Bone Loss and Number of Anchors Effective in Clinical Results and Failure after Arthroscopic Bankart Repair of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations?

(Oral statement)

2) K-wire migration into the spinal canal after acromioclavicular dislocation surgery: Case

Presentation (Poster)

VI- Courses

• Training Course of Emergency Medicine Trainer (2007)

• PEV DDH (Developmental Hip Dysplasia and Pes Echinovarus) Course (2016)

• Basic Arthroscopy Course (2016)

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council Basic Sciences School (2016)

• Acıbadem University Tibia Fractures Cadaver Course (2017)

• Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Basic Course (2017)

• Knee Joint Arthroscopy and Foot - Ankle Surgical Interventions Applications Cadaver Courses (2017)

• Acıbadem University Advanced Knee Peripheral Sports Injuries Cadaver Course(2018)

• LIMA Corporate Shoulder Surgery Cadaver Course Verona/Italy (2018)

• Gazi University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course(2019)

• Antalya University Knee Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)

• Antalya University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)

• Basic Microsurgery Course – Ankara (2019)

• Antalya University Wrist Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)

Education

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1998-2004
Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010
Göobserver Arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery) Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork, USA 2010 (March-May)
Research fellow Orthopedic Oncology Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA 2014-2015
Clinical Fellow Orthopedic Oncology University of Iowa, Iowa, USA 2020-2021

Experience

Associate Professor Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2012-present

Medical Interests

• Orthopaedic oncology
• Bone Tumours (Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Giant Cell Bone Tumour, Aneurysmal bone Cysts etc.)
• Soft tissue tumours (Malignant fibrous histiocytoma, liposarcoma, synovial sarcoma, desmoid tumour, lipoma etc.)
• Complex limb reconstruction
• Hip, knee prosthesis and revisions
• Orthopaedic diseases

Awards

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.

Education

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)

Experience

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.

Medical Interests

• Spine Surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Spine Fractures
• Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT)(Scoliosis with tether)
• Narrow Canal Surgery
• Spine Revision Surgery
• Pelvic Surgery

Education & Expertise

1994 | Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

2002 | Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology

Professional Experience

1997 to 2002 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department – Research Assistant

2002 to 2005 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology – Specialist Doctor

2005 to 2010 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department – Assistant Professor

2010 to 2016 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology – Associate Professor

2016 to 2018 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology – Professor

Foreign Experience

2001 to 2002 | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Research Clinical Fellow in Orthopedics and Traumatology

July to August 2012 | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital – Clinical Visitor in Orthopedic Oncology

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

-Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association – Pediatric Orthopaedics -Branch

-Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association – Orthopaedic Oncology Branch

-European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

Awards & Recognitions

2001 | Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Award – Second Prize in Experimental Study

2004 | IX. Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards – Second Prize in Experimental Study

2007 | XII. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Awards – Second Place in Clinical Study Category

2007 | Derviş Manizade Awards – Second Place

2014 | XXIV. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress – First Prize in Orthopedic Oncology Oral Presentation

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years in the field. He is a Professor at Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center. He is known for his research in bone healing, osteoporosis prediction, and orthopedic biomechanics. He has published many articles in leading international journals.

Dr. Beytemur has served as Chief Physician and has led improvements in orthopedic care and education. He holds the TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification. He has also completed international courses, including the AO Pediatric Trauma Course. He specializes in complex surgeries, such as bone tumor treatment and advanced fracture management. He is active in Turkish orthopedic associations and has supervised important theses, helping to advance orthopedic science and education.

Dr. Mert Filibeli is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed his residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in 2017. He currently works as a surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital and İzmir University of Economics. He has also worked at Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Teaching and Research Hospital and Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital.

Dr. Filibeli is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012. He has also been a member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council since 2017. He is fluent in English (YDS 87.5) and German (Deutsches Sprachdiplom C-2).

Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

• Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

• Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

EXPERIENCE

1997 – today

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist

1996 – 1997

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor

1992 – 1996

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Orthopedics and Traumatology, Specialist

1992 – 1996

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Assistant Physician

1987 – 1991

Adana Reşat Bey Health Center

General practitioner

1985 – 1987

Trabzon Maçka (Compulsory Service)

General practitioner 

CLINICAL FOCUS 

Sports Injuries

Orthopedic Trauma

Knee Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

EDUCATION

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Education

Personal information

Title: Associate Professor

Branch: Anesthesiology

Work History:

1 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Waist and Neck Pain

2 Cancer Pains

3 Spine Pains

4 Pain

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Anesthesia and Reanimation

Specialization Training

2017 - Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice

2018- Certifield Interventional Pain Sonologist

International Articles

1 ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ, MUTLU AYHAN, ÖZGÖNENEL EBRU, KAHRAMAN SİNAN, ÖZGÖNENEL LEVENT (2021). Atypical Fem-oral Fracture After Discontinuing Long-Term Bisphosphonate Use. Demiroğlu Bilim University Florence Nightingale

Medical Journal, 7(1), 52-56., Doi: 10.5606/fng.btd.2021.25048

2 POTTERY WAR, ORDU AYLIN (2021). Interventional Pain Management During SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Signa Vitae, 17(4),

178-184., doi: 10.22514/sv.2021.008

3 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Transverse Abdominis Plane Block-Based Multimodal Analgesia Protocol Reduces Tramadol

Need After Cesarean Section. Bağcılar Medical Bulletin, 6(2), 134-141., Doi: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2021.11.077

4 ÇÖMLEK SAVAS, SAĞLAM SEZER (2021). A New Approach for Leptomeningeal Metastases: Chemotherapy Adminis-

tered Through Lumbar Intrathecal Port. Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Doi: 10.1590/0004-282X-ANP-2020-0554

5 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Treatment Methods for Bone Metastasis-Induced Pain. Turkish Journal of Oncology, 36(1), 73-

78., Doi: 10.5505/tjo.2021.S1019

6 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Ultrasound-Guided Interventions During Pregnancy for Lumbosacral Pain Unresponsive to Con-

servative Treatment: A Retrospective Review. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 49(1), 20-27., Doi: 10.1002/jcu.22923

7 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Pain Control with Splanchnic Neurolysis in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Unresponsive to Celiac

Plexus Neurolysis. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 2023-2031., doi: 10.2147/JPR.S266689

8 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Chemotherapy-Induced Pneumonitis Associated with Transient CA 15-3 Elevation. Journal of

Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 26(7), 1750-1753., Doi: 10.1177/1078155220904994

9 RAHİMİ MEHDİ, GÖĞÜZ DEMET, KAYA GÜNER, BOZKURT PERVİN, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (2000). Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) Application in Pediatric Patients. Ağrı, 12(1), 19-26.

10 BOZKURT PERVİN, KAYA GÜNER, TUNALI YUSUF, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (1996). Bradyarrhythmia During Reperfusion in Kidney Transplantations (Case Report). Journal of the Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 24(2), 92-94.

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