Osteoarthritis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a top-tier specialist in joint reconstruction, having trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Performs robotic-assisted hip and knee arthroplasty for high-precision implant positioning
• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery to delay or avoid the need for full replacements
• Expert in managing prosthetic joint infections and complex revision surgeries
• Maintains an active academic role as Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Colorado University Denver Health Centre.

• Holds a European Diploma in Hand Surgery from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Specialises in arthroscopy – uses small cameras and tools to treat joint damage with less scarring
• Expert in Ilizarov applications – a specialised technique for complex bone reconstruction and limb alignment
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University where he trained other specialists

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who trained in microsurgery at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center.

• Specialises in knee and hip prostheses using microsurgery techniques for more precise joint replacement
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery
• Former Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at American Hospital – a leading private facility
• Previously served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained specialist surgeons

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – a major academic medical centre.

• Specialises in orthopaedic surgery for chronic joint degradation
• Leads the specialist training programme for new orthopaedic surgeons
• Focuses on surgical interventions for severe joint mobility issues
• Experienced in managing trauma-related bone and joint conditions

Professor Cengiz Sen specialises in revision arthroplasty and regenerative medicine at Biruni University Hospital. He offers biological alternatives like stem cell therapy for patients seeking to delay or avoid major joint surgery.

• Performs robotic knee replacement surgery for more precise implant alignment and faster recovery
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote natural tissue repair within the joint
• Specialises in revision arthroplasty – complex procedures to fix or replace failing joint implants
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in managing degenerative joint disease and congenital limb deformities

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Egemed Hospitals, where he focuses on joint health and surgical restoration.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Managed complex trauma and joint cases at Nafiz Körez State Hospital
• Practises at Egemed Hospitals, a facility equipped for joint replacement surgery
• Highly experienced in both public and private sector orthopaedic care in Turkey

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. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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.

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.