Page 8 - Best orthopedists in Turkey: TOP 146 doctors

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Dr. Semih Ak is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist. He earned his MD from Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul (2010–2016). He completed his residency at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital (2017–2022).

He works as a specialist at Turan&Turan Musculoskeletal Health Center in Bursa (2025–present). He previously worked at Private Medicabil Hospital in Bursa (2024–2025) and at Artvin State Hospital as part of compulsory service (2022–2024). Earlier, he was a general practitioner at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2017). He also worked at Sultanbeyli Community Health Center (2016).

Dr. Hayrettin Kesmezacar is an orthopaedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He joined the hospital in 2013 and holds a current appointment from 2024. His clinical focus includes shoulder and elbow surgery, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, and orthopaedic trauma.

He became Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty in 2011. He was appointed Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in 2006. His training includes residency and fellowship at Cerrahpaşa in 1997 and 2000. He completed visiting fellowships at Cornell HSS in 2004 and Western Ontario/LHSC in 2009. He holds a CRA certificate from Oxford College (2024). As of 2024, he serves as a CRA at Mount Sinai Hospital ICU Research (iCORE).

He has peer-reviewed publications in J Shoulder Elbow Surg, Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, Arthroscopy, and others. His work includes a 22.4-year follow-up study on displaced supracondylar humerus fractures. He also reported 6-year outcomes for hallux valgus.

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is a physician in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2002–2008). He completed his residency at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital (2009–2014). He has worked in the field since 2009.

He has worked at Şemdinli State Hospital, Lokman Hekim Van Hospital, Fulya Orthopedics and Spine Center, and Van Regional Training and Research Hospital. He later served at Istanbul Beylikdüzü State Hospital (2018–2025). He now practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present).

Clinical interests include arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma surgery, spine surgery, and hand surgery. He is a member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.

Dr. Ozan Ali Erdal is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with a focus on pediatric orthopedics. His clinical interests include cerebral palsy and osteogenesis imperfecta. His work includes deformity correction, limb lengthening and height extension, and clubfoot (PEV). He also treats hip dislocation, congenital bone deficiencies including fibular hemimelia, flatfoot and other foot deformities, genu varum, pediatric fractures, and malunions.

Education: Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Medicine (2000–2007). Medical specialization (2008–2013). Experience: Cerrahpaşa Hospital (2008–2013). İnebolu State Hospital (2013–2015). Pediatric Orthopedics Clinic (2015–2025). Lokman Hekim University Istanbul Hospital (2025–present).