Best Haglund’s Deformity Treatment Clinics and Prices in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, where he manages complex bone and joint conditions.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology including paediatric bone surgery
• Focuses on surgical repair of bone and soft tissue tumours
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs reconstruction for knee, shoulder, and hip joint issues
• Expertise in hand surgery for restoring fine motor function and strength

Dr Mert Filibeli is a highly skilled surgeon specialising in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Treats Haglund’s deformity using surgical techniques to remove bony heel protrusions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialised training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for complex bone growth issues
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for clinical standards
• Consults in English and German for international patients seeking specialist foot care