Best Orthopedics Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Olcay Guler is a senior Orthopaedics and Traumatology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held prestigious academic roles at Medipol University and Altınbaş University.

• Specialises in treating trauma-related bone and joint injuries
• Managed complex cases as a military specialist at Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital
• Treats chronic degenerative conditions at one of Turkey's top private hospitals
• Former head of clinical teams across multiple university and state medical facilities

Dr Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,100 successful surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specialising in complex spinal corrections and keyhole joint repairs.

• Focuses on spinal disorders including scoliosis, kyphosis, and herniated discs
• Performs arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for knees, shoulders, and ankles that allows for faster recovery
• Expert in deformity correction and complex orthopedic trauma cases
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most established medical institutions

Dr Tanli is a specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital with deep expertise in microsurgery and trauma care. He holds membership in the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.

• Specialises in arthroscopy and arthroplasty for joint repair and replacement
• Performs hand surgery and delicate microsurgical procedures
• Trained at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar – a major Turkish training and research hospital
• Expert in spine surgery and complex trauma management

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Professor Alp is a specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He focus on the intricate repair of bones, nerves, and tendons in the hand.

• Specialises in microsurgery to repair tiny blood vessels and nerves
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in hand surgery at VKV American Hospital
• Treats complex hand injuries and congenital conditions needing fine reconstruction
• Manages delicate procedures at a JCI-accredited medical centre in Istanbul

Professor Kurklu leads the Hand Transplantation Department at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has contributed 72 scientific publications to the field of orthopaedics and traumatology.

• Specialises in hand transplantation and complex limb reconstruction
• Completed fellowships at esteemed universities in the United States
• Worked as a specialist in orthopaedics at a leading American university
• Manages complex spinal cases including ankylosing spondylitis – a chronic inflammatory arthritis
• Expert in treating severe trauma and orthopaedic injuries

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Ozdemir specialises in orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center. He completed specific training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Treats bone tumours and soft tissue sarcomas with surgical removal
• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacements for severe arthritis
• Uses arthroscopy for minimally invasive repair of knee and ankle joints
• Specialises in osteotomy to realign bones and relieve joint pressure
• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

Dr Tahir Ozturk serves as a specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with certification in both basic and advanced AO trauma management.

• Specialises in arthroplasty which involves surgical reconstruction or replacement of joints
• Performs knee and ankle arthroscopy using minimally invasive camera-assisted techniques
• Treats severe bone defects and complex fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum
• Trained in microsurgery and specialist hand surgery for occupational injuries

Professor Hakan Sofu is a specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital with an extensive academic background in orthopaedics and traumatology.

• Completed a research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany
• Former Associate Professor at Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on treating complex musculoskeletal injuries and bone trauma
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group in Istanbul

Dr Burak Tuna is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, where he performs complex surgical repairs using minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – using tiny cameras and instruments for joint repairs to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Manages ligament injuries including ACL tears, meniscus repairs, and chronic shoulder instability
• Focuses on joint preservation and arthroplasty for patients with osteoarthritis and severe joint pain
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association and a contributor to research on innovative surgical outcomes

Professor Gemalmaz is a pioneer in patient-specific orthopaedics, having performed Turkey's first surgeries using custom 3D-printed guides and implants.

• Specialises in technically challenging cases including complex bone deformities and revision replacements
• Uses 3D computer-aided planning to improve surgical precision and speed up recovery
• Performed 1,100+ procedures with a focus on robotic-assisted joint surgery
• Faculty member at Atlas University and former Associate Professor at Acıbadem University

Professor Fatih Yildiz is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He previously served as a specialist at Bezmialem Foundation University for over a decade.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for bone and joint injuries
• Earned his medical and specialist degrees from the prestigious Istanbul University
• Board-certified member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTDER)

Dr Erman Cekic has performed over 10,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries and is the founder of the OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic.

• Specialises in joint and cartilage surgery using advanced stem cell treatments
• Trained in knee arthroplasty and revision surgery in Vienna, Austria
• Expert in sports medicine, joint arthroscopy, and robotic-assisted MAKOplasty
• Published research on fracture healing and radiographic scoring systems
• Offers non-surgical therapies including cryocabin and electromagnetic treatment

Professor Sokucu is a dual-certified specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology, holding prestigious certifications from both the Turkish and European boards.

• Specialises in complex deformity correction using magnetic bone nails and the Taylor Spatial Frame
• Performs minimally invasive joint procedures for faster recovery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed studies on innovative fracture fixations and limb lengthening
• Faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

Associate Professor Murat Aydin has performed over 1,100 successful procedures, specialising in complex trauma and joint replacement at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacements to relieve chronic pain and restore mobility
• Uses minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for joint repairs to ensure smaller scars and faster recovery
• Expert in regenerative medicine, using stem cell therapy for joint regeneration
• Specialises in pediatric orthopaedics, treating scoliosis and congenital deformities in children
• Leads research into fracture healing and innovative surgical techniques as an Associate Professor

Prof. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. He qualified as a specialist in 2004. He is Head of the Department at Istinye University. He founded and directs the Liv Spine Center, which is certified as a Center of Excellence by the AOSpine Society. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and became a professor in 2017.

He continues clinical and academic work at Liv Hospital Ulus, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, and Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He also performs surgeries in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Albania, and Mongolia.

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).

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir provides expert musculoskeletal imaging and interventional radiology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in precise imaging for spinal surgery, scoliosis, and total joint replacements
• Uses interventional radiology – heat-based and needle-guided treatments for bone and joint pain
• Collaborates with surgical teams to plan complex MAKOplasty robotic hip and knee procedures
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of the most prestigious medical schools in Turkey

Dr Eyup Bakmaz is a senior specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he has focused on orthopedic trauma and sports medicine since 1997.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroscopy – minimally invasive keyhole surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs ACL reconstructions and repairs meniscus tears for athletes and active patients
• Expert in treating complex hip fractures and orthopedic trauma cases
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Former Chief Assistant Specialist at the Cerrahpaşa Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology