Associate Professor Firat Fidan is a board-certified orthopaedic specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a focus on degenerative spinal conditions.

• Treats arthrosis using shoulder arthroscopy – a minimally invasive technique that reduces scarring and speeds up recovery
• Holds a Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Certification – a mark of high clinical standards
• Completed the AO Trauma Master Course for upper extremity surgery
• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and managing trauma-related joint deformities
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Dr Kutsi Tuncer leads orthopaedic care at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on joint replacement and bone reconstruction.

• Member of the Association of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
• Specialises in arthroplasty – surgical joint replacement to restore mobility and reduce pain
• Uses Ilizarov methods – specialised limb lengthening and bone deformity correction techniques
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at Ankara University and Acıbadem Medical School
• Member of the Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on joint preservation and reconstruction.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster healing
• Formerly Chief Assistant at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing sports-related joint injuries and complex fractures
• Qualified from Istanbul University with a focus on orthopaedics and traumatology

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who publishes research on joint replacement designs for patients with complex hip dysplasia.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis – replaces damaged joints to restore mobility and reduce pain
• Uses press-fit designs in hip replacements for more natural bone integration
• Specialises in limb lengthening and corrective height extension surgery
• Expert in managing bone infections (osteomyelitis) and diabetic foot complications

Professor Kesmezacar is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious visiting fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Specialises in managing knee osteoarthritis using intra-articular injections like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Performs arthroscopic microfracture surgery to treat bone tissue death and joint damage in the knee
• Expert in hip and shoulder replacements at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published extensive research on total hip arthroplasty and long-term joint function
• Trained at the University of Western Ontario, focusing on complex limb reconstruction

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in joint replacement and preservation who trained at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Uses robotic-assisted technology for high-precision hip and knee arthroplasty
• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery to delay the need for full replacements
• Uses minimally invasive techniques that involve smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on joint infection and surgery

Professor Abdullah Eren is a leading specialist in orthopedic reconstruction at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He pioneered a modified Salter osteotomy technique that improves hip stability without the need for internal pins.

• Treats complex arthrosis cases linked to hip dysplasia in adults and adolescents
• Founding member of the Turkish Ilizarov Society for limb reconstruction and lengthening
• Former President of the Turkish Pediatric Orthopedic Branch
• Awarded for research into protecting joint cartilage from inflammatory damage
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman specializes in arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He focuses on restoring mobility through joint replacement and minimally invasive repairs.

• Specialises in arthroplasty – surgical joint replacement to treat severe wear and tear
• Performs arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster healing
• Expert in tendon repairs and managing complex sports-related joint injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Trained at Gazi University – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Savas Comlek is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice specialising in non-surgical relief for chronic joint and spinal pain.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist using ultrasound to precisely target painful joints
• Expertise in interventional pain management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Uses minimally invasive injections to reduce inflammation and avoid major surgery
• Published researcher on managing lumbar and musculoskeletal pain unresponsive to conservative care
• Qualified specialist in anaesthesiology and reanimation from Istanbul University

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with high-level international training from Switzerland and the USA.

• Completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at Switzerland's renowned Balgrist University Hospital
• Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, a world leader in orthopaedics
• Specialises in treating arthrosis of the upper limbs using minimally invasive techniques
• Focuses on joint preservation and joint replacement to improve patient mobility and lifestyle

Professor Goksel Gultekin Sahiner leads the orthopaedic team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in full joint reconstruction for severe arthrosis.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis – artificial joint replacement to restore pain-free movement
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Manages paediatric and adult trauma cases involving complex joint damage
• Specialises in deformity and lengthening surgery to correct structural limb issues

Dr Omer Bozduman is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and spinal health.

• Specialises in knee and hip prosthesis to restore mobility in damaged joints
• Expertise in managing spinal canal stenosis to relieve pressure on nerves
• Treats complex foot and ankle problems like heel spurs and chronic pain
• Manages shoulder conditions with a focus on improving joint function
• Treats coccyx pain using targeted clinical methods

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics for complex joint cases
• Performed a clinical residency at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Awarded first prize for oncology presentation at the National Turkish Orthopaedics Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Former Professor of Orthopaedics at Marmara University Department of Traumatology

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on restoring joint function through surgical intervention.

• Performs arthroplasty to replace damaged knee, shoulder, and hip joints with durable prostheses
• Uses arthroscopic debridement – a minimally invasive keyhole technique to clean out damaged joint tissue
• Specialises in microfracture surgery to encourage new cartilage growth in worn joints
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of the most established medical schools in the region
• Expert in trauma surgery and correcting complex toe deformities like hallux valgus

Professor Murat Demiroglu is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on bone-related joint conditions.

• Researches how subchondral bone – the layer just beneath joint cartilage – affects the progression of osteoarthritis
• Published expert reviews on joint health in the Open Journal of Orthopedics
• Practices at a hospital renowned for its specialised orthopaedic department
• Uses research-based protocols to manage joint wear and structural bone changes

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist in joint restoration who sits on the board of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery, using keyhole techniques for faster recovery and less post-op pain
• Expertise in developmental hip dysplasia and complex joint preservation
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in shoulder and ankle surgery in Italy and Turkey
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association