Page 5 - Best Hip fracture doctors: TOP 141 doctors

Dr. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures, ensuring faster recovery for hip fracture patients at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Holds a PhD in Medical Sciences with research on modern orthopaedic techniques
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – repairs joints through small incisions
• Manages both acute trauma cases and chronic degenerative conditions
• Active in complex joint disorder management and reconstructive surgery

Professor Kesmezacar brings decades of orthopedic expertise, specializing in hip fractures at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 26 years of experience focused on orthopedic trauma and hip injuries
• Fellowship-trained at Cornell's Hospital for Special Surgery in New York
• Published multiple studies on hip fracture mortality predictors
• Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty

Professional experience

• 2018 – present : Head of the Traumatology Department at the International Orthopaedic Center Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid.
• 2000 – 2018 : Specialist in Hip and Knee Surgery at the International Center Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid.
• Until 2000 : Deputy Head of the Traumatology Department at the Hospital J. Puerta de Hierro, Madrid.

Education and qualifications

• 1992 : Medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Specialization in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital.

Scientific research and clinical trials

1. Phase 2B : Efficacy and safety study of PD 0348292 for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
2. CV185-047 : Comparison of the efficacy of apixaban and enoxaparin for the prevention of VTE.
3. CV185-035 : A study of prevention of deep vein thrombosis after hip replacement.
4. PRADAXA® 1160.85 : A study of the efficacy of dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of VTE following hip and knee surgery.
5. PRADAXA® 1160.84 : Evaluation of the safety of dabigatran in patients with moderate renal impairment after total renal arthroplasty.

Learning and Teaching

• 1997–2000 : Associate Professor, Department of Traumatology, Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Madrid.

Specialization and innovation

• Knee replacement : Using the latest generation navigation systems, Rapid Recovery and ERAS protocols for accelerated recovery.
• Hip Replacement : Minimally Invasive Techniques and Improved Restorative Protocols.
• Arthroscopic surgery : Treatment of diseases of the knee and hip joints.
• Non-surgical treatment : Introduction of innovative infiltration techniques for joint pathology.

Recognition and achievements

• 2022 : Included in the Forbes list as one of the 100 best doctors in Spain , recognized for leadership and innovation in joint surgery using navigation technologies.
• Since 2008 : ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality of hip and knee replacement surgeries.

Membership in professional organizations

• International Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons .
• Member of the Spanish Association of Arthroscopy .

The doctor has established himself as a pioneer in the field of joint surgery, introducing innovative technologies such as navigation systems and minimally invasive approaches. His achievements and approach to patient recovery make him one of the leading specialists in Spain.

Specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction – Dr. Goldman brings world-class expertise from Hadassah Medical Center and Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Trained at one of the top orthopedic hospitals in the U.S.
• Expert in the Ilizarov method for complex reconstructions
• Handles both pediatric and adult cases
• Honored for achievements in limb lengthening
• Member of North American limb lengthening society

Dr. Ionut Serban specializes in complex fractures and minimally invasive techniques at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
• Focuses on reducing recovery time and preventing complications
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical fracture management
• Specializes in post-traumatic deformity correction

Professor Bulent Erol brings 29 years of experience of orthopedic expertise to hip fracture care at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology
• Multiple award-winning researcher in orthopedic studies
• Active member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

Orthopedic specialist Mehmet Soyarslan brings extensive surgical training from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital to hip fracture care at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in orthopedics with a focus on surgical interventions
• Published research on hip rotation center determination
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Active participant in international orthopedic congresses

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive techniques for hip fractures at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of the Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements and complex orthopedic cases
• Strong advocate for patient-centered, modern surgical approaches
• Experienced in both surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal treatments
• Skilled in managing traumatic injuries and preserving limb function

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, particularly for hip fractures, at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training
• Published research on atypical femoral fractures and pain management
• Expert in ultrasound-guided interventions for lumbosacral pain
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice

Over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery – Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in trauma surgery and hip procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in France on minimally invasive hip surgical techniques
• Board member of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors branch
• Expert in orthopedic oncology and complex trauma cases
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)

Specializing in orthopedic trauma with 17 years of experience of experience – Dr. Filibeli focuses on hip fractures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patient care
• Trained at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital

Dr. Pablo de la Cuadra (Pablo Cuadra de la Virgili) is an orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist in Madrid. He specializes in sports injuries and shoulder surgery at Hospital Ruber Internacional, where he has worked since 1999. He has over 25 years of experience. He leads a multidisciplinary unit and heads a specialized traumatology team. He is a recognized expert in complex shoulder disorders. He uses advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for instability and rotator cuff injuries.

Accreditations: MD (1993) and PhD in Medicine (2001), Autonomous University of Madrid. Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology after residency at Hospital Puerta de Hierro (1995–1999). Current roles: Orthopedic Specialist at Centro Médico Habana (1999–present) and Specialist Physician at Hospital Puerta de Hierro (2000–present). He is also an Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.

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).

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.

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Vienna General Hospital with over 35 years of experience of orthopedic experience, specializing in complex spinal and hip procedures.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery since 1998
• President of the Austrian Spine Society (2009–2011)
• Habilitation in orthopedics from University of Vienna
• Chair of AO-Spine Austria since 2015