Injuries of bones and joints Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, particularly for spine and bone-related conditions at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training
• Published multiple studies on bone metastasis-induced pain
• Expert in ultrasound-guided interventions for lumbosacral pain
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice since 2017

Professor Bulent Erol brings over 29 years of experience of expertise in orthopedics and traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology
• Recipient of multiple scientific awards in the field
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgeries, bringing advanced techniques from international training.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France
• Expert in pediatric orthopedics, bone tumors, and sports injuries
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Performs knee and hip prosthesis surgeries
• Member of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and complex joint surgeries – Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Handles sports injuries with specialized techniques
• Skilled in hip dislocations and pediatric cases

Specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopic surgeries – Dr. Sahiner combines trauma surgery expertise with advanced joint procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis surgeries
• Skilled in deformity and lengthening procedures
• Special focus on sports-related injuries
• Trained in both adult and pediatric trauma cases

Specializes in scoliosis treatment, spinal fractures, and joint issues like knee and hip prostheses at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating heel spurs and foot/ankle problems
• Handles complex shoulder and knee conditions
• Addresses coccyx pain and spinal canal stenosis

Dr. Hasan Kalkan specializes in arthroscopic surgeries and joint replacements with extensive experience in trauma surgery and soft tissue tumor excisions.

• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgeries
• Skilled in arthroscopic meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction
• Expert in knee, shoulder, and hip replacement surgeries
• Handles hallux valgus surgery for toe deformities
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Bilgen performs 650+ orthopedic surgeries annually, specializing in joint replacements and revision arthroplasty at Private Medicabil Hospital.

• 41 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Education Advisor for STRYKER, USA – trains other surgeons
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Pioneered new surgical techniques for hip dislocation treatment

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir brings 33 years of experience of radiology expertise at leading hospitals like Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research.

• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in diagnostic imaging for bone and joint injuries
• Served at Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital
• Educated at Hacettepe University Medical School

Dr. Onvural combines international trauma training with sports medicine expertise, having worked with Turkish Premier League team Altay FC.

• Specializes in knee and hip arthroscopy procedures
• Trained in microsurgery at Louisville University, Germany
• Offers innovative stem cell therapies for arthritis and joint injuries
• Performs complex joint reconstruction surgeries

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and arthroplasty – Dr. Yahsi combines expertise across multiple orthopedic specialties.

• Lead orthopedic surgeon at Şırnak State Hospital
• Residency trained at prestigious İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of three Turkish orthopedic societies including sports traumatology
• Skilled in both surgical interventions and comprehensive treatment planning

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Sen specializes in Revision Arthroplasty and degenerative joint disease treatment, with extensive experience in complex orthopedic cases.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expert in stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee conditions
• Performs robotic knee replacement surgery and advanced arthroscopic procedures
• Published numerous articles on total knee replacement and infected nonunion
• Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Necdet Demir specializes in orthopedic trauma with leadership at Biruni University's Orthopedics Department since 2018.

• 16 years of experience of orthopedic and traumatology experience
• Completed rigorous training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Leads the orthopedic department at Biruni University Hospital
• Handles both emergency trauma cases and complex surgical interventions

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery and joint replacements, with over 39 years of experience of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

• Studied microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• Trained in Hand and Microsurgery at Columbia University
• Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Serdar Toker specializes in orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive training in hand surgery and microsurgery.

• Fellowship-trained at Colorado University Denver Health Centre
• Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Holds a European Diploma from FESSH for hand surgery
• Instructor at multiple microsurgery and hand surgery courses

Prof Ibrahim Azboy holds the esteemed title of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University and specializes in bone and joint injuries with decades of experience.

• Over 25 years of experience of orthopedic surgical experience
• Expertise in treating bone and joint trauma cases
• Academic leader in orthopedics at a top Turkish medical university