Hip Fracture Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr Mert Filibeli is a trauma specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a background in complex orthopaedic surgery and emergency care.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in traumatology, managing acute bone breaks and joint injuries
• Completed residency at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital orthopaedics unit
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for professional standards
• Expertise includes surgical repair for adult and paediatric bone trauma

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who has published key research on identifying the hip rotation centre to improve surgical accuracy.

• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association and the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association.
• Completed specialised training in developmental hip dysplasia and complex fracture management.
• Regularly presents original research on fracture repair and joint diagnostics at international surgical congresses.

Associate Professor Savas Comlek is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice specialising in managing severe pain associated with atypical femoral fractures and complex bone injuries.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist using ultrasound-guided techniques for precision and faster relief
• Published clinical research on managing complications from long-term bone medication use
• Expert in interventional pain protocols to reduce reliance on heavy medications during recovery
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, part of a leading Turkish healthcare group

Professor Bülent Erol is a leading orthopaedic specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a PhD in traumatology and significant international training.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia focusing on paediatric orthopaedics
• Practised as a clinical visitor at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the United Kingdom
• Holds a PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Awarded first prize for clinical research at the National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society

Dr. Murat Demiroglu is an expert in orthopedics. He is known for his research on osteoarthritis. He co-authored the review "Subchondral Bone and Its Role in Osteoarthritis," published in the Open Journal of Orthopedics.

His work explains the importance of subchondral bone in osteoarthritis. Dr. Demiroglu’s research adds important knowledge to the field. He is dedicated to improving orthopedic science.

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Focuses on trauma-related bone repairs and joint reconstruction for complex fractures
• Held senior surgical roles across several major Turkish public and private hospitals
• Observership at Balgrist University Zurich specialises in upper and lower limb surgery

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 Burcin Kececi is a trauma specialist who trained at Europe's leading orthopaedic centres to master minimally invasive hip surgery. He previously served as the General Secretary for the Turkish Board of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors.

• Specialises in fracture treatment and complex hip prosthesis surgery
• Completed fellowship training in hip and knee injuries at Lyon Civil Hospital in France
• Trained in minimally invasive hip techniques at Centre Orthopedique Santy
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
• Uses bone lengthening and extremity extension surgery for complex reconstructions

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 Omer Bozduman is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who manages complex bone trauma and joint reconstruction.

• Specialises in hip prosthesis – replacing damaged bone with high-grade artificial joints to restore mobility
• Manages acute fracture and slip problems in the spine and lower limbs
• Focuses on spinal canal stenosis and scoliosis treatment for total musculoskeletal recovery
• Treats diverse skeletal issues from heel spurs to shoulder and knee conditions

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Professor Sahiner is a senior specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on both adult and paediatric trauma surgery for bone injuries.

• Specialises in hip prosthesis and joint replacement surgery
• Manages complex fractures through orthopaedic trauma procedures
• Performs arthroscopic surgery to treat joint damage with smaller incisions
• Expertise includes deformity correction and bone lengthening techniques
• Treats sports-related injuries involving the knee, shoulder and ankle

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a trauma and orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and emergency fracture care.

• Specialises in hip replacement surgery to restore mobility after severe fractures
• Performs trauma surgery for complex bone breaks and acute joint injuries
• Expert in total joint prosthesis using durable materials for long-term recovery
• Trained at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish medical institution
• Experienced in arthroscopic debridement – a minimally invasive way to clean joint surfaces

Associate Professor Erden Erturer is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, with significant leadership experience in trauma and reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in hip fracture surgery and joint replacement using minimally invasive techniques
• Former board member of the Turkish Spine Society and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics
• Member of the AO Alumni Association, focusing on surgical fracture management
• Published 26 international research papers on orthopaedic traumatology and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University, a specialist centre for complex bone surgery

Professor Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who completed a prestigious trauma research fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Specialises in joint arthroplasty, performing prosthetic surgeries for complex hip and knee fractures
• Won the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society travelling fellowship for surgical excellence
• Former Chief Physician at Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital, a major orthopaedic training centre
• Treats acute trauma cases including severe fractures, joint dislocations, and soft tissue injuries
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)

Associate Professor Burak Onvural brings international trauma training from Switzerland to his orthopaedic practice at the Onvural Orthopedic Center.

• Performed over 1,000 surgical procedures focusing on hip and joint reconstruction
• Completed specialist trauma training at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Uses hip arthroscopy to treat joint issues through tiny incisions for faster healing
• Formerly served as the injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League
• Trained in microsurgery at Louisville University to handle complex tissue and bone repairs

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler leads orthopaedics at Avicenna International Hospital, specialising in complex hip prostheses and microsurgery for severe fractures.

• Trained in microsurgery at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center in the USA
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital
• Specialises in hip prostheses to restore mobility after major joint trauma
• Served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital training new specialists
• Expert in microsurgery techniques that help preserve tissue during complex bone repairs