Hip replacement Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a senior surgical expert who served as the Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in the United States
• Specialises in prosthetic hip reconstruction and complex joint replacements
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained specialists
• Studied advanced microsurgery techniques at the Cleveland Medical Center
• Performs orthopaedic microsurgery to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes

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.

Professor Cengiz Sen specialises in revision surgery and complex joint reconstructions at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading academic medical centres.

• Focuses on revision arthroplasty for previously failed or worn-out implants
• Specialised in acetabular dysplasia and adult pelvic osteotomy
• Offers regenerative options including stem cell therapy for joint disease
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on total joint replacement and infected nonunion

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and complex trauma care.

• Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since 2018
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Bezmialem Vakif University
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for routine and complex cases
• Holds Associate Professor status, highlighting his leadership in clinical academic practice
• Active in training the next generation of surgeons in modern joint replacement techniques

Professor Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who has published key research on accurately locating the hip rotation centre in pelvic X-rays for adult patients.

• Practises at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, a facility within one of Turkey's largest medical networks
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association and the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed specialised training in developmental hip dysplasia and complex foot conditions
• Regularly presents research at international orthopaedic congresses in Switzerland and South Africa

Professor Ahmed Dogan is a senior orthopaedic surgeon who leads treatment planning at Estophia Hospital. He brings high-level academic expertise to surgical cases requiring complex evaluations.

• Holds the title of Professor – the highest academic rank in medicine
• Specialises as an orthopaedic oncologist for hip tumour cases
• Performs paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital hip issues
• Handles complex spinal surgery alongside joint replacement procedures
• Develops personalised treatment plans for routine and difficult cases

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.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

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. 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 Gökbörü Bedir is a dedicated orthopaedic specialist at System Hospital who has successfully performed over 1,100 surgical treatments.

• Specialises in reconstructive orthopaedic procedures including hip replacements
• Focuses on restoring mobility through precision joint surgery
• Maintains a high procedure volume for elective joint reconstructions
• Practice is based at System Hospital, a facility geared towards surgical excellence

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopedic surgeon who completed a specialised spine surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Expertise includes complex hip dysplasia management and oncological orthopedics
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Orthopedic Trauma Branch
• Published over 30 international research papers on surgical outcomes and bone healing
• Practices at Estophia Hospital with extensive academic and clinical leadership background

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.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is an academic specialist at Koru Ankara Hospital who focuses on complex joint reconstruction and robotic-assisted surgeries.

• Appointed as a Full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – Turkish centre for medical excellence
• Specialises in both primary hip arthroplasty and intricate orthopedic oncology surgeries
• Completed advanced specialist training at Ankara Dr Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
• Published numerous scientific articles on prosthesis applications and joint outcomes
• Former Head Resident at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital