Knee replacement Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Biruni University Hospital, bringing academic rigour to complex joint surgeries.

• Head of Department at Biruni University – one of Turkey's most research-focused medical institutions
• Specialises in orthopaedic traumatology and joint reconstruction for chronic knee issues
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical interventions that restore mobility and manage long-term pain
• Oversees the clinical standards for the entire orthopaedic surgical team

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly credentials orthopaedic specialist based at Medipol Mega University Hospital who holds a chair on the board of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.

• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• International fellow of the European Hip Society (EHS)
• Currently completing a PhD in clinical anatomy to further his surgical precision
• Active member of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Board-certified by the Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly credentialled orthopaedic specialist who previously led the Orthopaedic and Traumatology department at the American Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in precise knee and hip prosthesis replacements and orthopaedic microsurgery
• Trained at Cleveland Medical Centre – a world-renowned American institution for surgical excellence
• Spent a year as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained dozens of future specialists
• Holds full Professor status since 2016 within the Turkish medical system

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

• Performed 900+ surgical treatments with a focus on musculoskeletal reconstruction
• Holds the European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Expertise includes knee arthroscopy and Ilizarov applications for complex limb alignment
• Regular speaker and session chair at National Turkish Orthopaedics congresses

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in robotic-assisted knee replacement who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Performs primary and complex revision knee arthroplasty at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques to help preserve joint function and cartilage
• Expert in infection prevention and management for prosthetic joint replacements
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Published over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic outcomes

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a dedicated focus on arthroplasty and reconstructive knee surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Completed specialised training at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex trauma cases alongside primary knee replacements
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored post-operative recovery plans
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

Dr Erdinc Genc has completed 1,100 orthopaedic procedures and brings top-tier international training from the American Hip Institute in Chicago.

• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, a world leader in joint replacements
• Completed a fellowship at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Holds a specialised qualification in Football Medicine from Istanbul University