11 Best Sports prosthetic leg Doctors in Istanbul

Associate Professor Murat Aydin focuses on complex trauma and reconstruction at Büyük Anadolu Hospital – a key centre for functional recovery.

• Specialises in managing traumatic injuries and bone structure restoration
• Expert in advanced reconstruction techniques for severely injured limbs
• Focuses on biomechanical outcomes to help patients return to active lifestyles
• Active researcher in fracture healing and regenerative medicine protocols
• Takes a patient-centred approach to personalised rehabilitation planning

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Professor Ibrahim Azboy completed elite fellowships at the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Rothman Institute in the USA, specialising in high-performance joint reconstruction.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for precise prosthetic alignment and joint stability
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to preserve soft tissue and speed up recovery
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Published 70+ peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic outcomes and surgical approaches
• Lead researcher at Istanbul Medipol University focusing on adult joint reconstruction

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir performs complex skeletal reconstructions and provides specialised sports prosthetics for active patients at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fits bionic legs and electronic limb prostheses for functional movement
• Uses diagnostic radiology training to ensure precise prosthetic alignment
• Specialises in limb and joint reconstruction for adults and children
• Expertise includes robotic knee and hip replacements using MAKOplasty
• Member of the Turkish medical faculty as an Associate Professor

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Professor Ozan Beytemur leads the orthopaedic team at Medipol Mega University Hospital, bringing high-level academic expertise to complex limb reconstruction.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and trauma surgery for bone tumours
• Performs complex hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacements
• Serves as Medical Director and Chief Physician at a major university hospital
• Contributes to evidence-based care through international peer-reviewed research
• Expertise includes surgical treatment of bone metastases and paediatric orthopaedics

Professor Levent Bayam brings high-level international expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital, having completed advanced orthopaedic fellowships in the United Kingdom and Canada.

• Holds postgraduate qualifications in sports medicine and orthopaedics from the UK
• Specialises in complex hip and knee reconstructive surgery and trauma care
• Uses evidence-based protocols developed through academic research and clinical practice
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Cem Coskun Avci leads orthopaedic surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, bringing senior academic expertise to complex sports-related cases.

• Completed specialist residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques for sports-related orthopaedic conditions
• Provides evidence-based care for athletes needing functional limb restoration
• Published researcher in the field of orthopaedics and traumatology
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at several leading healthcare institutions

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Professor Adnan Kara is a specialist in advanced limb reconstruction and osseointegration, having performed more than 10,000 successful orthopaedic surgeries.

• Performs osseointegration surgery to improve prosthetic fit and mobility
• Uses PRECICE 2 magnetic nails for complex limb reconstruction
• Specialises in treating bone defects and post-traumatic deformities
• Focuses on functional outcomes for patients requiring high-mobility solutions
• Practises at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul