Shoulder replacement Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Mert Filibeli is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex joint reconstruction and traumatology.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Board-certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics Education Council (TOTEK)
• Expertise in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and emergency trauma cases
• Practices at Medicalpark Hospital affiliated with the Izmir University of Economics
• Highly proficient in English and German for clear patient communication

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and trauma care.

• Specialises in shoulder surgeries and prosthetic joint replacements
• Completed his specialist training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex hand surgery and paediatric orthopaedic procedures
• Consults on both soft tissue and bone tumours within the musculoskeletal system

Professor Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a highly distinguished orthopaedic specialist with elite North American fellowship training from Cornell University's Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Completed a prestigious visiting fellowship at the University of Western Ontario in Canada
• Specialises in reverse shoulder tumour prosthesis and complex joint reconstructions
• Published extensive research on subacromial impingement and rotator cuff pathology
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Clinical focus includes shoulder instability, trauma, and advanced elbow 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.

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma research specialist who trained at Denver Health Hospital in the USA – one of Colorado's leading trauma centres.

• Serves as an Instructor at Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Center
• Holds a Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council certification
• Specialises in complex orthopaedic trauma and reconstruction techniques
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Successfully completed orthopaedic residency at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Bulent Erol is an orthopedic oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize for orthopedic oncology at the National Turkish Orthopedic Congress. Dr. Erol completed his fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He specializes in bone tumors and complex pediatric orthopedic surgery.

• Completed a clinical visiting program at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK.
• Winner of multiple Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards for clinical and experimental studies.
• Member of the European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society.
• Treats complex bone injuries, fractures, and arthrosis using robotic-assisted techniques at a JCI-accredited facility.

Professor Burcin Kececi underwent high-level orthopaedic training in France, concentrating on hip, knee, and complex sports injuries. He brings senior academic expertise to the surgical team at Medical Point Izmir Hospital.

• Specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery for fracture treatment and joint issues
• Focuses on limb salvage and musculoskeletal oncology for complex bone cases
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and SICOT
• Former General Secretary for the Turkish bone and soft tissue tumour branch
• Extensive experience in trauma surgery and joint prosthesis replacement

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in shoulder prosthesis and reconstructive joint surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's premier surgical training centres
• Researches clinical outcomes for tendinopathies to improve recovery speed following joint procedures
• Expertise includes complex shoulder slap repair and sports-related joint reconstructions
• Focuses on biomechanical alignment for long-term prosthesis durability

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.

Dr. Burak Onvural is the founder of Onvural Orthopedic Center in Izmir. He served as the official injury doctor for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League. Dr. Onvural specializes in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and stem cell therapy for arthritis. He completed training at Europe’s International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

• Trained at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US and Louisville University in Germany.
• Treats professional athletes from the Turkish Premier League.
• Performs knee, hip, and ankle arthroscopy alongside joint replacement procedures.
• Works at the only private Turkish orthopedic clinic accredited for medical tourism.

Dr. Cengiz Sen is a professor of orthopedics at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in revision arthroplasty, congenital limb deformities, and complex orthopedic disorders in children. Dr. Sen is a pioneer in using stem cell therapy to treat degenerative joint diseases. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with 15 operating rooms and robotic surgical systems.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and complex limb lengthening surgery.
• Treats infected nonunion and pseudoarthrosis using bone deformity correction.
• Published numerous articles on total knee replacement and orthopedic infections.
• Winner of the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for clinical achievements.

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on arthroplasty and complex joint interventions.

• Specialises in adult arthroplasty for degenerative joint conditions
• Completed a rigorous residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in hand surgery and trauma reconstruction procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary care for comprehensive patient recovery

Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler is an orthopedic surgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He completed microsurgery training at Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery, hand surgery, and joint replacement. He treats complex bone injuries and developmental hip dysplasia.

• Trained as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine.
• Served as Chief of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital.
• Former Head of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery at American Hospital.
• Performs knee and hip prostheses along with carpal tunnel and limb lengthening surgeries.

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 Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Biruni University Hospital where he specialises in major joint reconstructions.

• Serves as the Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in managing complex cases at a major academic teaching hospital
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Dedicated to trauma and orthopaedics within university-level clinical practice