10 Best Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty) Doctors in Turkey

Professor Gursel Saka is a distinguished orthopaedic specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who was a finalist at the prestigious TUBITAK Technology Awards for developing innovative surgical implants.

• Specialises in complex joint reconstruction and advanced knee arthroplasty
• Holds the rank of Professor, the highest academic and clinical distinction in Turkey
• Focuses on pelvic-acetabular reconstruction and difficult orthopaedic trauma cases
• Trained at the University of Health Sciences, a major national medical hub
• Recognised for developing anatomical fixation systems to improve patient recovery

Associate Professor Servet Igrek completed a SECEC and ESSKA-approved Sports Surgery Fellowship, specialising in joint restoration and arthroplasty at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on knee arthroplasty and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Instructs other surgeons in national and international arthroscopy programmes
• Trained at Marmara University, a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Active member of SICOT and the Turkish Orthopaedics Association

Associate Professor Baris Ozkul specialises in complex lower limb reconstruction and prosthetic joint surgery at Central Hospital. He holds TOTEK Board Certification, representing the highest standard of orthopaedic excellence in Turkey.

• Trained at Baltalimani Metin Sabanci Bone Diseases Hospital, a premier centre for orthopaedics
• Focuses on distal femoral osteotomies and lower limb deformity correction
• Author of numerous scientific publications in high-impact medical journals
• Attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons scientific meeting in Las Vegas

Professor Cem Coskun Avci is a senior specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital who focuses on evidence-based surgical outcomes for complex joint conditions.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Specialises in advanced surgical techniques for joint reconstruction and trauma care
• Focuses on patient-centred recovery protocols to improve post-operative mobility
• Trained other surgeons as a former Associate Professor at leading healthcare institutions

Professor Levent Bayam leads the orthopaedic team at Medipol Mega University Hospital, bringing high-level expertise from his clinical fellowships in the United Kingdom and Canada.

• Completed specialist fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty abroad
• Holds postgraduate qualifications in sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma
• Focuses on evidence-based techniques for joint replacement and arthroscopy
• Specialises in managing complex hip and foot fractures alongside routine care
• Serves as a Professor at one of Turkey's largest private university hospitals

Professor Ozan Beytemur serves as a senior specialist in orthopaedics at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on complex joint reconstructions.

• Specialises in knee and hip replacement surgery using evidence-based protocols
• Holds a leadership role as Medical Director at a major university hospital
• Expert in orthopaedic oncology and managing bone metastases in joint surgery
• Contributes to medical research with numerous papers in international journals
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Professor Serdar Yuksel is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a focus on complex joint reconstruction and revision surgery.

• Specialises in both primary joint replacement and difficult revision surgery of the knee
• Performs arthroscopic treatments for sports-related injuries of the knee and ankle
• Held senior academic positions as an Associate Professor at leading Turkish medical institutions
• Expertise includes managing spinal deformities like scoliosis alongside major joint procedures
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

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.