Best Sports prosthetic leg Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in limb reconstruction, deformity correction, and complex trauma surgery
• Won multiple awards for research into bone tumour reconstruction and limb-sparing techniques
• Expert in external fixation methods useful for complex lower extremity preparation
• Former Associate Professor at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Istanbul Medipol University
• Active member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and the Turkish Trauma Society

Associate Professor Murat Aydin focuses on complex trauma and reconstruction at Büyük Anadolu Hospital – a key centre for functional recovery.

• Specialises in managing traumatic injuries and bone structure restoration
• Expert in advanced reconstruction techniques for severely injured limbs
• Focuses on biomechanical outcomes to help patients return to active lifestyles
• Active researcher in fracture healing and regenerative medicine protocols
• Takes a patient-centred approach to personalised rehabilitation planning

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. 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. 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 Firat Oruc is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a focus on high-performance joint reconstructions.

• Specialises in knee and hip joint surgery using modern prosthesis techniques
• Expertise includes complex paediatric orthopaedic surgery and hand trauma
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in both general medicine and orthopaedics
• Manages bone and soft tissue tumours requiring specialised surgical intervention
• Treats cases involving difficult joint replacements and soft tissue injuries

Dr. Adil Turan is an associate professor of orthopedics at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He conducted specialized trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. Dr. Turan treats complex bone injuries, scoliosis, and degenerative joint diseases. He works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and arthroscopic surgeries for sports injuries.
• Specially trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and bone deformity correction.
• Utilizes stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

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.

Dr. Gurkan Gumussuyu is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He is a prolific researcher with multiple publications in international journals. His work focuses on improving surgical outcomes for sports injuries and spinal deformities. Dr. Gumussuyu treats complex joint conditions and performs orthopedic rehabilitation.

• Published research on ACL rupture risks and meniscal morphology in the Journal of Knee Surgery.
• Developed a new surgical approach for spinal deformity patients using a reverse Y incision.
• Expertise covers sports surgery, joint replacement, and complex spine surgery.
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, which holds JCI accreditation and a robotic surgery excellence certification.

Associate Professor Yunus Imren served as an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Assistant at Yale University before focusing on advanced joint surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in Germany through the EFFORT Spring programme
• Directs hand and upper extremity surgery with a focus on cartilage injuries
• Specialises in leg curvatures and complex lower limb deformities
• Holds an Advanced Joint Surgery Master's degree from the University of Health Science
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precise prosthetic alignment

Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a professor of orthopedics at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic knee prosthesis and complex joint replacement surgery. Dr. Bektaser serves as a lecturer and has published numerous scientific articles on skeletal trauma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty.
• Treats orthopedic oncology cases and complex bone fractures.
• Expertise includes arthroscopy for sports injuries and hand surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint conditions.