Arthrosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.

• Completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Colorado University Denver Health Centre in the United States
• Specialises in arthroscopy, using tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in Ilizarov applications for complex bone reconstruction and limb alignment
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University, training the next generation of specialists

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics for complex joint cases
• Performed a clinical residency at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Awarded first prize for oncology presentation at the National Turkish Orthopaedics Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Former Professor of Orthopaedics at Marmara University Department of Traumatology

Professor Goksel Gultekin Sahiner leads the orthopaedic team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in full joint reconstruction for severe arthrosis.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis – artificial joint replacement to restore pain-free movement
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Manages paediatric and adult trauma cases involving complex joint damage
• Specialises in deformity and lengthening surgery to correct structural limb issues

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on restoring joint function through surgical intervention.

• Performs arthroplasty to replace damaged knee, shoulder, and hip joints with durable prostheses
• Uses arthroscopic debridement – a minimally invasive keyhole technique to clean out damaged joint tissue
• Specialises in microfracture surgery to encourage new cartilage growth in worn joints
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of the most established medical schools in the region
• Expert in trauma surgery and correcting complex toe deformities like hallux valgus

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in joint replacement surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with world-class training in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures.

• Trained in France at the Centre Orthopedique in minimally invasive hip surgery – using smaller incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs both knee and hip prosthesis replacements to restore joint mobility
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and limb-lengthening surgery
• Served as General Secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch of TOTBID

Dr Omer Bozduman is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and spinal health.

• Specialises in knee and hip prosthesis to restore mobility in damaged joints
• Expertise in managing spinal canal stenosis to relieve pressure on nerves
• Treats complex foot and ankle problems like heel spurs and chronic pain
• Manages shoulder conditions with a focus on improving joint function
• Treats coccyx pain using targeted clinical methods

Professor Feridun Cilli is a highly credentialed specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the United States.

• Specialises in knee and shoulder surgery for arthrosis management
• Expert in arthroscopy – uses keyhole surgery for joint repair and faster recovery
• Certified in microsurgery for high-precision joint and nerve procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Trained at GATA Haydarpasa, one of Turkey's premier military medical institutions

Associate Professor Savas Comlek is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice specialising in non-surgical relief for chronic joint and spinal pain.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist using ultrasound to precisely target painful joints
• Expertise in interventional pain management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Uses minimally invasive injections to reduce inflammation and avoid major surgery
• Published researcher on managing lumbar and musculoskeletal pain unresponsive to conservative care
• Qualified specialist in anaesthesiology and reanimation from Istanbul University

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with high-level international training from Switzerland and the USA.

• Completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at Switzerland's renowned Balgrist University Hospital
• Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, a world leader in orthopaedics
• Specialises in treating arthrosis of the upper limbs using minimally invasive techniques
• Focuses on joint preservation and joint replacement to improve patient mobility and lifestyle

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist in joint restoration who sits on the board of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery, using keyhole techniques for faster recovery and less post-op pain
• Expertise in developmental hip dysplasia and complex joint preservation
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in shoulder and ankle surgery in Italy and Turkey
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Professor Erdal Karaöz is a pioneer in regenerative medicine who established Turkey's first private hospital stem cell centre under strict international GMP manufacturing standards.

• Trained in embryonic stem cell research at Harvard University in the USA
• Specialises in Mesenchymal Stem Cells to reduce joint inflammation and repair tissue
• Leading expert in regenerative therapies for patients with complex joint degeneration
• Founded the first institutional stem cell and gene therapy research centre in Turkey
• Published over 190 scientific articles on cellular therapies and tissue engineering

Professor Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital who was awarded the prestigious Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society travelling fellowship.

• Specialises in joint arthroplasty, performing prosthetic surgery for hip, knee and shoulder joints
• Trained in orthopaedic trauma research at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for joint and cartilage repairs, allowing for smaller incisions
• Former Chief Physician at the renowned Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow

Professor Burak Onvural brings top-tier sports medicine expertise to arthrosis care, having previously served as the official injury doctor for Turkish Premier League team Altay FC.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroplasty to restore joint function and mobility
• Uses hip and ankle arthroscopy – keyhole surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Offers stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote natural joint tissue repair
• Trained at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Completed clinical observations at the prestigious Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopedic reconstruction who previously taught at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in revision arthroplasty to fix or replace failing joint implants
• Uses stem cell therapy for joint degeneration to assist tissue repair
• Performs robotic knee replacements for higher precision and better alignment
• Specialised in treating acetabular dysplasia – a hip socket abnormality
• Authored numerous research papers on total knee replacement and infected nonunions

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions.

• Specialises in surgical management of joint wear and orthopaedic trauma
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Oversees clinical standards as department head for joint replacement cases
• Focuses on restoring mobility through modern surgical techniques
• Fellow of the Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialist microsurgery training at the Cleveland Medical Center. He currently leads major orthopaedic procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specialises in knee and hip prostheses for patients with severe arthrosis
• Performs orthopaedic microsurgery to repair damaged joints with extreme precision
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery
• Former Chief of Orthopedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training Hospital
• Fellow of the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center in the USA

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

• Robotic knee and hip replacement surgery 

• Prosthesis revision surgery 

• Deformity (leg curvatures) 

• Shoulder and elbow diseases 

• Joint and cartilage injuries 

• Hip, knee and foot diseases 

• Arthroscopy 

• Trauma (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injuries)

Education 

• Graduation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.) 

• Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 

• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program  Director: Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş) 

• Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Yale University, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation 

• The EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany 

• Master’s Degree, University of Health Science, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s Program,, Istanbul