Best Limb Prosthetics Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Kayhan Turan has performed over 900 successful treatments and holds prestigous memberships with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the ICJR.

• Completed an orthopaedic surgery externship at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago
• Expert in complex joint reconstruction for improved patient mobility
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR)
• Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at Turan Turan Health Group

Dr. Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 orthopedic surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in spinal diseases and arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Bayram earned his medical degree from the prestigious Marmara University. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures. Hisar Hospital holds JCI accreditation for meeting high safety and treatment standards.

• Expert in minimally invasive knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopy.
• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, and shoulder.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for herniated discs and canal stenosis.
• Treats orthopedic trauma and developmental hip dysplasia.

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a specialist in complex orthopaedic reconstruction, having completed advanced fellowships at the world-leading Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in limb-sparing surgery and vascular fibular reconstruction for complex cases
• Expertise in Ilizarov external fixation for deformity correction and bone defects
• Awarded for research into high-dose chemotherapy combined with limb-sparing techniques
• Member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and Asia Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Former Associate Professor at GATA Military Medical Faculty with extensive experience in trauma surgery

Professor Murat Kezer is a highly trained specialist at Turan Turan Health Group who focuses on complex joint reconstruction and robotic-assisted orthopaedics.

• Completed the MAKO robotic surgical programme for total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements
• Highly skilled in managing both primary joint procedures and complex revisions
• Trained in advanced Ilizarov techniques for limb reconstruction and external fixator applications
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction based in the USA
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Dr. Erman Cekic has performed 10,000+ knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is an orthopedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Cekic specializes in joint and cartilage surgery using biological stem cell treatments. He provides surgical and non-surgical care for professional sports clubs and elderly patients.

• Utilizes the MAKO robotic system for high-accuracy joint replacement procedures.
• Expert in arthroscopic meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Treats complex bone deformities, scoliosis, and hand conditions requiring microsurgery.
• Research contributor on radiographic union scores for predicting bone fracture healing.

Dr. Murat Aydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He specializes in joint replacement, complex trauma reconstruction, and spine surgery. Dr. Aydin uses robotic-assisted techniques for knee and hip replacements to improve patient mobility.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint restoration.
• Treats complex traumatic injuries, including pelvic fractures and musculoskeletal reconstruction.
• Skilled in minimally invasive endoscopic discectomy and kyphoplasty for spine conditions.
• Integrates regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee pain.

Professor Dogan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focus on complex limb reconstruction and joint replacement.

• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Performs reconstruction for upper and lower extremity trauma
• Handles both adult and paediatric bone and soft tissue tumours
• Expertise includes hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroplasty
• Specialises in restorative surgeries for the joints and spine

Dr. Gursel Saka is an orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty. Dr. Saka was a finalist for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards in 2014. He has performed numerous operations for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Expertise in pelvis-acetabulum surgery and pediatric orthopedics.
• Treats scoliosis, spinal fractures, and herniated discs.
• Performs MAKOplasty robotic joint replacement for knees and hips.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.

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. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedics specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a specific focus on complex limb reconstruction and prosthetic surgery.

• Specialises in both bone and soft tissue tumours requiring prosthetic intervention
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital or trauma-related limb needs
• Works across knee, hip, and shoulder joint replacements and reconstructions
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma research specialist who trained at Denver Health Hospital in the United States. He currently leads orthopaedic care at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in complex orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive surgery
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Served as Chief Assistant at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in managing bone and joint health for prosthetic success

Professor Ahmad Dogan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has held leadership roles as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.

• Completed an advanced clinical fellowship in Austria at the Orthopadisches Spital Speising
• Specialises in Ilizarov surgery for complex limb lengthening and deformity correction
• Expert in arthroplasty, focusing on functional alignment for limb prosthetics and reconstruction
• International member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
• Experienced in regenerative medicine, including stem cell applications for orthopaedic recovery

Dr Mert Filibeli is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic foundations from the University of Health Sciences.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Specialised residency training at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Extensive background in paediatric orthopaedic surgery and trauma care
• Native-level German speaker with a C2-level language diploma

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Professor Burcin Kececi is a distinguished orthopedic oncology specialist and a member of the International Society of Limb Salvage. He focuses on complex reconstruction and saving limbs affected by tumors and trauma.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery at Centre Orthopedique in France
• Specialises in extremity extension and bone lengthening surgery
• Former General Secretary of the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Expert in tendon transfers and diabetic foot surgery at Medical Point Izmir
• Active member of the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society

Professor Yusuf Pirincci lead's the orthopaedics team at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in complex joint reconstruction and limb lengthening surgery.

• Performs advanced knee, hip and shoulder prosthetic replacements
• Specialises in limb lengthening for height extension and deformity correction
• Expertise in diabetic foot management and chronic bone infections like osteomyelitis
• Researched acetabular revisions and femur designs for adult hip dysplasia
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.