Professor Ozkaya served as the Administrative and Education Officer at GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, where he shaped orthopaedic training for other specialists.

• Practises as an Orthopaedics and Traumatology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
• Held senior leadership and education roles at major Turkish training hospitals
• Specialises in managing complex musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic conditions
• Provides specialist consultations for injuries and degenerative joint issues

Professor Hamzaoglu is the pioneer who established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre. He leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Centre at Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on the most challenging spinal deformities.

• Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery centre and current department head
• Completed advanced fellowships at the Minnesota Spine Centre in the US and Hokkaido University in Japan
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty and innovative minimally invasive spinal repairs
• Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of spine specialists

Dr Bakmaz has performed 1,100+ orthopedic treatments at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in minimally invasive joint surgery to help patients return to activity sooner.

• Focuses on knee and hip arthroscopy – using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Treats sports injuries, orthopedic trauma, and complex joint conditions like osteoarthritis
• Served as Chief Assistant at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Heads the Orthopedics department at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Gayrettepe

Dr Kutsi Tuncer is an orthopaedic specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has performed over 1,100 treatments. He is a leading researcher in tendon healing, focusing on medical therapies that speed up surgical recovery.

• Specialises in Achilles tendon repair and complex tendon injury management
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at the Acıbadem Faculty of Medicine
• Uses innovative agents to boost collagen production for faster tissue repair
• Member of the Hip Knee Arthroplasty and Foot and Ankle Surgery associations

Professor Sokucu has successfully performed over 1,100 orthopedic procedures, with a prestigious background at the Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology (EBOT)
• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery for mobility
• Focuses on orthopedic oncology, scoliosis, and complex trauma recovery
• Member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association and TOTEK
• Formerly the Associate Professor at Istanbul Aydın University

Dr Ali Ersen is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He spent over a decade at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery for joint pain and injuries
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow
• Active in the Turkish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
• Expert in managing trauma-related bone and soft tissue injuries

Dr Sidar Oturk is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with expertise in high-precision joint restoration.

• Performs robotic knee replacement for improved implant alignment and faster recovery
• Specialises in hip replacement and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs
• Treats complex shoulder tears and meniscus injuries using surgical techniques
• Manages spinal diseases and traumatic bone injuries
• Focuses on sports injuries to help patients return to physical activity

Professor Eren is a renowned pediatric orthopaedic surgeon who developed a modified surgical technique for hip dysplasia that eliminates the need for internal pins.

• Leads the orthopaedics department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Won multiple first-place awards for innovative research into hip dysplasia and joint preservation
• Founding member of Turkish ASAMI, specialising in Ilizarov limb lengthening and deformity correction
• Former President of the Turkish Pediatric Orthopedics Branch and active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Professor Akman is a leading specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with over 16 published research papers on bone and joint surgery.

• Specialises in unstable hip fractures and complex joint reconstructions
• Expert in Bankart reconstruction for shoulder instability using suture anchors
• Uses bioabsorbable interference screws for knee surgeries to improve recovery
• Treats elbow stiffness and heterotopic ossification – abnormal bone growth in soft tissue
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association

Associate Professor Savash Chomlek is a renowned pain management specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on interventional pain practice to help patients avoid or recover from orthopaedic surgery.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist using ultrasound for precise needle placement
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) through the World Institute of Pain
• Expert in algology, the study and treatment of chronic physical pain
• Member of the World Academy of Pain Medicine United

Dr Murat Gul is a specialist orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on sports medicine and complex joint reconstruction. He has published over a dozen international research papers on improving outcomes for knee and shoulder surgeries.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery and ACL reconstruction for sports injuries
• Performs minimally invasive repairs for rotator cuff tears and shoulder dislocations
• Uses locking plate fixation for complex fractures to provide better bone stability
• Uses mosaicplasty – a technique that replaces damaged joint cartilage with healthy bone
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a leading orthopedic specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He serves as a board member for the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.

• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty, meniscus repairs, and ACL reconstruction
• Pursuing a PhD in clinical anatomy to improve surgical precision in joint procedures
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Active across the European Hip Society and International Society of Orthopedic Surgery

surgeon. Dr. Serdar Karaman graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his specialist training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İnönü University. His previous experiences include Elbistan State Hospital and İnönü University. 

Areas of particular interest: Hand surgery, sports surgery, arthroplasty, cartilage injuries, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic surgeries, lengthening surgeries and pelvic fractures.



Scientific Publications

Articles Published in International Refereed Journals: 1. Which is more dangerous, earthquake, or the panic? Evaluation of the 24 January 2020 Elazig/Türkiye earthquake related musculoskeletal injuries. E Ergen, O Kaya, Ö Yılmaz, HU Özdeş, ÖC Batur, S Karaman, İ Güzel, .Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Derg 28 (9), 1335-1339 2. The Clinical Results of Tendon Transfers in Patients with Ulnar Palsy. S Karaman, S Ekrem, K Ertem. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews 5 (6), 1144- 1152 3. Clinical results of endoprosthetic reconstructions in metastatic and primary bone tumors. R Sevimli, S Karaman. Medicine Science 11 (1), 199-203 4. A Case of Glomus Tumor in an Unusual Localization of Hand. S Ekrem, S Karaman, K Ertem, H Köse. Clin Case Rep Int. 2020; 4 1198 5. Spontaneous extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture after ironing. S Karaman, M Köroğlu, ZM Özdemir, K Ertem. Oral Presentations Presented at Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2020 National and International Congresses: 1. Medium and Long-Term Results of Patients to whom We Performed Microfracture for Knee Joint Cartilage Damage. Karaman S, Ergen E, Aslantürk O, Kılınç Ö. 30th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 9-14 November 2021. 2. Medium and Short-Term Results in Our Patients Treated with Reconstruction with Endoprosthesis After Resection for Malignant Bone Tumors. Sevimli R., Karaman S. Bone Joint 2021 Online Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 1 - 04 April 2021, p.82 3. Mid-Term Clinical Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint and Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 4. Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K., Aslantürk O. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress (ONLINE), Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 5. Evaluation of Mid-Term Functional Results of Our Patients Who Had Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Kilinç Ö., Ertem K., Ergen E., Karaman S. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 6. Retrospective Examination of Patients Treated Surgically Due to Carpal Bone Cyst. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.47 7. Streptococus Pneumonia in the Proximal Humerus in a Baby Presenting with Brachial Plexus Disorder Clinic Case Report of Osteomyelitis Due to Disease. Karaman S., Özdeş H. U., Gündüz E. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.152 8. Retrospective Examination of Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of ThumbMmetacarpophalangeal JointCollateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.139-140 9. Retrospective Examination of Patients Who Had Tendon Transfers Due to Ulnar Nerve Paralysis. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.139 10. Case Report of Radial Nerve Interference Between the Fracture Line in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture . Karaman S., Sağir A., Çoban İ., Sevimli R. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.147-148 11. Should We Have A Controlling Hip X-Ray In A Child Whom His Hip Ultrasonography Reported As Normal Previously? Ceylan M. F., Karaman S., Karakaplan M. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey 10 - 13 May 2018 12. Medico-Legal Examination Of Patients With Developmental Dysplasia Of Hip Treated Surgically Due To Late Diagnosis. Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S. 17. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 13. Does The Implemented "Developmental Dysplasia Early Screening Program" Reduced The Need For Surgical Treatment? Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S., Kaya R. 17th international eastern mediterranean family medicine congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 14. Shoulder Septic Arthritis Occurring In Newborn With Brachial Plexus Paralysis Clinic; Case Report Presentation. Yıldırım E, Karaman S. 16th National Congress of the Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity and 5th National Congress of the Hand Therapist Society Abstract Supplement. May 6-9 2018, Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey. Hand Microsurg 2018;7: Suppl1. P.47

Professor Kokrek provides orthopaedic care at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on regenerative treatments for joint conditions.

• Specialises in stem cell therapy for arthritis to aid joint repair without invasive surgery
• Treats arthrosis, focusing on joint wear and tear caused by occupational strain
• Gained significant clinical experience at Haseki Education and Research Hospital
• Held a long-term role at the Halic University Foundation for Children with Leukemia

Dr Fatih Arslanohlu completed his specialised training at the Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Turkey's premier institution for complex bone health.

• Specialises in hip and knee prostheses for patients with severe joint calcification
• Expert in treating recurring shoulder dislocations and instability
• Uses minimally invasive arthroscopy for meniscus tears and ligament repairs
• Manages complex fractures and carpal tunnel syndrome using the latest bone health protocols

Dr Necdet Demir is an orthopaedic specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on arthroscopic surgery and trauma care.

• Specialises in arthroplasty – surgical joint replacement to restore mobility and relieve chronic pain
• Performs arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery times
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise includes trauma surgery for treating complex bone and joint injuries
• Contributes to clinical research regarding body mass index and surgical functional outcomes

Dr Haldun Orhun is an expert orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital with a dual focus on joint replacements and complex sports medicine.

• Specialises in ankle and joint replacements for paediatric and adult patients
• Manages sports-related knee injuries and spinal traumas
• Uses arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint surgery resulting in smaller scars
• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's established medical institutions