Best Spinal Cord Injury Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is an orthopedic surgeon who founded and directs the Liv Spine Center. The AOSpine Society certified this center as a "Center of Excellence." He has performed over 25,000 orthopedic operations throughout his career. Dr. Ozturk leads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Istinye University.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery, hip replacement, and spinal cord injury treatment.
• Performs complex surgical procedures across nine countries including Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.
• Appointed as a professor of orthopedics and traumatology.
• Uses stem cell therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for joint and spine conditions.

Dr. Nurullah Ermis is an orthopedic surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, hip arthroplasty, and orthopedic trauma. Dr. Ermis is a widely published researcher. His studies are indexed in PubMed and Scopus. He presented at the 37th ESRA Congress in Dublin. Dr. Ermis works at a facility equipped with robotic surgical systems.

• Performs total hip and knee replacements alongside arthroscopic procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Crowe IV dysplastic coxarthrosis and spinal deformities.
• Expert in surgical treatments for scoliosis and kyphosis in children and adults.
• Published studies on anesthesia techniques for better postoperative pain management in hip surgery.

Dr. Akif Albayrak leads clinical and surgical spine services at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor specializing in complex spinal disorders for adults and children. Dr. Albayrak completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery, spine reconstruction, and trauma care.
• Treats patients at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT systems.
• Contributes regularly to international orthopedic literature and academic research.
• Expert in limb lengthening, joint replacements, and therapeutic knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating degenerative spine diseases and traumatic spinal injuries. Dr. Dogu earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his residency at Diskapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes managing spinal tumors, infections, and congenital disorders like scoliosis.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Performs pain-focused interventions like neuromodulation, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty.
• Works at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, which treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.

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. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.