Hip fracture Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Associate Professor Turgut Akgul is a multi-award-winning orthopaedic specialist at Biruni University Hospital, recognised globally for his work in complex trauma and pelvic surgery.

• Specialises in pelvic and spine surgery for high-impact fractures
• Holds the TOTDER Akif Sakar Science Award for orthopaedic research
• Serves as an editor for the Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Board member of the Turkish Orthopedic Association and Turkish Spine Society
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in trauma and traumatology

Dr Erdinc Genc has built his orthopaedic expertise through specialized clinical rotations at the American Hip Institute in Chicago and the UPENN Sports Medicine Center.

• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany, a world-renowned centre for joint replacement
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex hip and joint injuries
• Focuses on sports medicine and football-related injuries at Istanbul University
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using modern surgical techniques
• Holds certifications in football medicine for high-performance athlete recovery

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who teaches doctoral-level surgical techniques for complex lower limb fractures.

• Specialises in managing intertrochanteric and femoral neck fractures in patients over 70
• Trained in advanced fracture management through the prestigious AO Trauma programme
• Completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Expert in surgical wound closure techniques that improve post-operative muscle strength

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Egemed Hospital who trained at the prestigious Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex bone injuries
• Managed fracture cases at several major Turkish health institutions and private hospitals
• Focuses on surgical repair of joint and bone trauma
• Practices at Egemed Hospital, a key centre for international orthopaedic care
• Offers consultations in English for an easier patient experience

Dr Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in minimally invasive trauma surgery at Private Anadolu Hospital, focusing on restoring mobility after hip fractures.

• Performs total hip prostheses using three-dimensional surgical planning for precise fit
• Uses percutaneous techniques – small incisions that cause less muscle damage
• Expert in treating rheumatic hip disorders and complex fracture dislocations
• Member of the Arthroplasty Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Fellow of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.