Best Haglund’s Deformity Doctors 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 an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.

• Member of the North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Maintains a portfolio of 50 journal articles and 37 scientific presentations.
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for hip and knee replacements.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status.

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

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Professor Feridun Cilli is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with international training from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Specialises in sports medicine and lower limb surgery to restore mobility
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for performing precise nerve and tissue repairs
• Completed a fellowship in sports medicine and surgery in the USA
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Trained at Gulhane Military Medical Academy – a prestigious Turkish medical institution

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who provides surgical solutions for complex foot and ankle injuries.

• Specialises in ankle surgery and tendon transfers to restore mobility and comfort
• Trained in minimally invasive techniques at the Centre Orthopedique in France
• Expertise includes diabetic foot surgery and managing chronic weight-bearing issues
• Active member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
• Served as a board member for the Turkish orthopaedic oncology branch